Gannawarra, 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 Gannawarra, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gannawarra |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Gannawarra Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.7169 |
| Longitude | 144.14604 |
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 56.9 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 3568 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 244 km north-northwest |
Gannawarra is a locality in the Gannawarra Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 90. The locality covers an area of 56.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 244 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Gannawarra is located at 35.7169°S, 144.1460°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3568. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gannawarra unfolds across the broad, flat plains where the Murray River, a lifeblood of this country, carves its patient path. It lies 116.1 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 354°T), and is situated 12.5 km west-north-west of Cohuna. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a landscape defined by the shimmering haze of summer and the crisp, clear air of winter mornings. Eucalypts stand sentinel, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, while the river itself whispers secrets to the reeds that fringe its banks. The sky above is an immense dome, often streaked with the fiery hues of sunset, casting a warm, benevolent glow over the scattered homesteads and fields. There's a profound stillness to Gannawarra, a sense of timelessness that seeps into the very soul of the traveller.
The history of Gannawarra is deeply entwined with the mighty Murray, a waterway that has sustained life and driven commerce for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farming and grazing properties that still form the backbone of the local economy. The rich alluvial soil yields bountiful harvests of grain and fruit, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. While the echoes of sheep shearing and wheat carting might still linger in the air on a quiet afternoon, the modern Gannawarra embraces a diversified agricultural approach, its prosperity woven into the gentle sway of crops and the patient growth of orchards. The river, more than just a geographical feature, remains a vital artery, supporting a delicate ecosystem and offering moments of quiet contemplation for those who pause to watch its steady flow.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gannawarra, 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 Gannawarra, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gannawarra includes the postcode (3568), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Gannawarra 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 Gannawarra 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. |