Elliminyt, 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 Elliminyt, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Elliminyt |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.36951 |
| Longitude | 143.57765 |
| Population | 2,793 |
| Density | 81.0 /km² |
| Area | 34.5 km² |
| Elevation | 194 m |
| Postcode | 3250 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 136 km west-southwest |
Elliminyt is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,793. The locality covers an area of 34.5 km², giving a population density of about 81.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 194 m above sea level. It lies approximately 136 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Elliminyt is located at 38.3695°S, 143.5777°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3250. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Elliminyt rests on a broad, fertile plain, a patchwork quilt of emerald pastures and cultivated fields stretching towards a horizon softened by the distant, blue-grey humps of the Otway Ranges. It lies 72.9 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 250°T), and is situated 6.7 km south of Colac. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a gentle, earthy scent, a mix of turned soil and the sweet perfume of sun-warmed grass, a subtle fragrance that clings to the wool of the sheep grazing contentedly in their paddocks. The landscape, though gently rolling, hints at the underlying volcanic richness that nourishes this productive corner of the countryside, a quiet abundance that seems to permeate the very soul of Elliminyt.
The history of Elliminyt is intrinsically tied to the pastoral wealth of the region, its early days marked by the ambitious clearing of native bush to make way for sheep and cattle grazing, an endeavour that shaped its character and defined its economic backbone for generations. The legacy of those pioneering efforts can still be felt in the enduring strength of the local agricultural sector, a vital contributor to the Shire's prosperity, with dairy farms and prime lamb producers continuing to thrive. A distinctive feature of Elliminyt is its close proximity to the larger, bustling centre of Colac, providing a convenient hub for services while allowing Elliminyt itself to maintain a more tranquil, neighbourly atmosphere, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels measured and unhurried, a quiet hum rather than a frantic beat.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elliminyt, 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 Elliminyt, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Elliminyt includes the postcode (3250), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway 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 Elliminyt 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. |