Dederang, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dederang, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Dederang |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.47552 |
| Longitude | 147.00214 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 76.9 km² |
| Elevation | 281 m |
| Postcode | 3691 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 234 km northeast |
Dederang is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 76.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 281 m above sea level. It lies approximately 234 km northeast of Melbourne. Dederang is located at 36.4755°S, 147.0021°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3691. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dederang rests in a fold of the land, where the foothills begin their gentle climb towards the higher peaks. It lies 40.1 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 166°T), and is situated 25.4 km east-north-east of Myrtleford. The air here carries the clean scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant whisper of the surrounding bush. Rolling country, stitched with the emerald green of pastures and the darker hues of grazing land, stretches out under a sky that often shifts from brilliant blue to a soft, diffused grey. The Kiewa River, a vital artery, winds its way through the district, its presence felt more in the fertile soil and the murmur of water than in dramatic vistas. Sheep, their fleeces like scattered clouds, dot the paddocks, and the occasional cluster of farm buildings speaks of a quiet, persistent human presence. The light at dusk here can be extraordinary, painting the western sky with strokes of apricot and rose that bleed into the deepening twilight.
The history of Dederang is tied to the land’s bounty, particularly the fertile river flats that have sustained agriculture for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant water, carved out a life here, their efforts evident in the enduring farms and the sturdy, unassuming homesteads. The local economy remains firmly rooted in primary production, with grazing sheep and cattle forming the backbone of its enterprise, supplemented by a growing interest in horticulture and viticulture in the wider region. While not a place of grand monuments, Dederang holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the resilience and hard work of those who have called it home. The nearby Mount Bogong, a majestic sentinel, watches over the district, a constant reminder of the wilder, untamed country that lies beyond the cultivated fields.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dederang, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dederang, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Dederang includes the postcode (3691), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Alpine Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dederang is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |