Eagle Point, 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 Eagle Point, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Eagle Point |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.89543 |
| Longitude | 147.68735 |
| Population | 1,034 |
| Density | 32.6 /km² |
| Area | 31.7 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 3880 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 239 km east |
Eagle Point is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,034. The locality covers an area of 31.7 km², giving a population density of about 32.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km east of Melbourne. Eagle Point is located at 37.8954°S, 147.6874°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3880. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Eagle Point rests where the Gippsland Lakes begin their slow embrace with the Tasman Sea. It lies 107.8 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 72°T), and is situated 8.7 km east-south-east of Bairnsdale. The air here carries the subtle tang of salt and the earthy scent of damp soil, a constant reminder of the water’s proximity. Gentle slopes, clad in swathes of coastal heath and hardy gum trees, lead down to the shimmering expanse of the lakes, their surface often a mirror reflecting the vast, pale blue sky. The light, particularly as the day softens towards evening, seems to pool on the water’s edge, casting long, languid shadows from the reeds and the occasional weathered jetty. The land itself feels smooth and worn, as if by countless tides and the passage of generations.
The history of Eagle Point is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding waterways, a story whispered in the rustle of the paperbark trees and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore. For millennia, Indigenous peoples have known and respected this place, their connection to the land and its resources a deep and enduring legacy. Later arrivals, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant marine life, established a modest but resilient economy. Fishing fleets, their nets mended with practiced hands, and small farming operations, coaxing crops from the rich alluvial flats, have long been the lifeblood of Eagle Point. Today, tourism adds another layer to its character, with visitors drawn to the serene beauty of the lakes and the quiet charm of the locality, seeking solace and the simple pleasures of a life lived close to the water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eagle Point, 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 Eagle Point, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Eagle Point includes the postcode (3880), 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 Eagle Point 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. |