Fumina, 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 Fumina, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
| Locality | Fumina |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.9106 |
| Longitude | 146.10153 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 14.5 km² |
| Elevation | 415 m |
| Postcode | 3825 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 100 km east |
Fumina is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 12. The locality covers an area of 14.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 415 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km east of Melbourne. Fumina is located at 37.9106°S, 146.1015°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3825. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Fumina lies where the rolling hills begin their determined ascent towards the higher peaks of the Baw Baw region. It lies 48.9 km north-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 311°T), and is situated 14.5 km north-east of Neerim South. Here, the land is a patchwork quilt of emerald pastures and darker, richer soil, furrowed by the patient hand of agriculture and crisscrossed by the silver threads of small creeks that meander towards the Latrobe River catchment. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp bite, tinged with the scent of damp earth and the distant, subtle sweetness of eucalypt leaves. Sheep dot the slopes like scattered pearls, their wool catching the soft, diffused light that often filters through a veil of high cloud, lending a gentle, almost painterly quality to the landscape.
The history of Fumina is deeply entwined with the fertile ground it occupies. It began as a place of sustenance, its early settlers drawn by the promise of rich farming land, a promise that has largely endured, with dairy herds and cattle grazing still forming the backbone of its local economy. While larger centres might boast grander structures, Fumina’s character is defined by its practicality and its enduring connection to the land. Small, sturdy farmhouses, weathered by seasons of sun and rain, are the dominant architecture, speaking of generations who have worked this earth. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance, the occasional rumble of a cattle truck, these are the sounds that punctuate the day, a testament to a rhythm dictated by the needs of the land and the livestock it supports.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fumina, 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 Fumina, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Fumina includes the postcode (3825), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw 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 Fumina 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. |