Deptford, 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 Deptford, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Deptford |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.57197 |
| Longitude | 147.69062 |
| Area | 349.9 km² |
| Elevation | 301 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 242 km east |
Deptford is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 349.9 km². It sits at an elevation of around 301 m above sea level. It lies approximately 242 km east of Melbourne. Deptford is located at 37.5720°S, 147.6906°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Deptford rests on the rolling hills of East Gippsland, where the land unfurls in a patchwork of green pastures and scattered eucalypt forests. It lies 124.4 km north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 56°T), and is situated 25.2 km north-north-east of Wy Yung. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a gentle reminder of the nearby coast, and the light, particularly as dusk begins to settle, paints the sky in hues of rose and pale lavender, casting long, soft shadows across the undulating terrain. The occasional distant bleating of sheep or the low rumble of a tractor punctuates the quiet, a natural rhythm to the days in this peaceful corner of the shire.
Historically, Deptford's fortunes have been tied to the rich agricultural land and its proximity to vital waterways that once served as arteries for trade. Early settlers carved out livelihoods from the soil, establishing farms and grazing properties that continue to define the character of the region. While the immediate economic pulse of Deptford might be modest, its enduring spirit is evident in the well-maintained fences stretching across the hills and the quiet pride with which locals speak of their connection to this land. The legacy of those who first worked this ground is still palpable, a subtle undercurrent beneath the surface of everyday life, a quiet testament to resilience and a deep-rooted sense of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Deptford, 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 Deptford, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Deptford includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Deptford 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. |