Derrinallum, 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 Derrinallum, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Derrinallum |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.95891 |
| Longitude | 143.17533 |
| Population | 391 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 273.9 km² |
| Elevation | 181 m |
| Postcode | 3325 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 158 km west |
Derrinallum is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 391. The locality covers an area of 273.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 181 m above sea level. It lies approximately 158 km west of Melbourne. Derrinallum is located at 37.9589°S, 143.1753°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3325. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Derrinallum rests on the broad, fertile plains of western Victoria, a landscape of sweeping pastures punctuated by stands of mature gum trees that catch the sun in their leaves. It lies 74.9 km north-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 53°T), and is situated 30.2 km north of Camperdown. The land here is a gentle swell, rising and falling like a slow breath, where the sky feels impossibly vast, often painted with strokes of bruised purple and soft apricot as dusk descends. The air carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the sweet perfume of clover, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. Across the paddocks, the stoic forms of sheep are scattered like fallen stones, their woolly backs gleaming under the wide Australian sky.
The story of Derrinallum is deeply entwined with the rich volcanic soils that have sustained generations of farming families. For over a century, this land has been a provider, primarily through sheep grazing and, to a lesser extent, cropping, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between people and the earth. Local life unfolds at a measured pace, centred around the essential rhythms of the seasons and the shared understanding that comes from a close-knit rural existence. While no single grand monument dominates the horizon, the character of Derrinallum is etched into the weathered timber of the local hall, the sturdy fence lines that mark out properties, and the quiet hum of activity that signifies a community that knows its own strength and resilience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Derrinallum, 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 Derrinallum, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Derrinallum includes the postcode (3325), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Derrinallum 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. |