Gellibrand, 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 Gellibrand, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gellibrand |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.52825 |
| Longitude | 143.55535 |
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 94.4 km² |
| Elevation | 75 m |
| Postcode | 3239 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 146 km west-southwest |
Gellibrand is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 215. The locality covers an area of 94.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 75 m above sea level. It lies approximately 146 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Gellibrand is located at 38.5282°S, 143.5554°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3239. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gellibrand rests in a quiet embrace of rolling green hills, a place where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. It lies 82.1 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 239°T), and is situated 24.4 km south of Colac. The Otway Ranges rise around it, their slopes cloaked in dense, ancient forests that bleed into verdant pastures. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a luminous, almost ethereal glow upon the landscape, illuminating the deep, rich colours of the soil and the vibrant hues of the native vegetation. Rivers and creeks, born from the misty heights, thread their way through the terrain, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the towering trees and the vast, open sky above. The character of Gellibrand is one of gentle resilience, a quiet strength found in its enduring connection to the land and the steady rhythm of its natural surroundings.
The history of Gellibrand is intertwined with the timber and dairy industries that have long sustained this corner of Victoria. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant resources, carved out a life here, their efforts leaving subtle imprints on the landscape. The local economy still hums with the quiet industry of farming and grazing, the land yielding its bounty under the watchful gaze of the surrounding forests. For the traveller, Gellibrand offers a glimpse into a slower pace of life, a place where the distinct character of the Otways shapes both the environment and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The forest, a constant companion, whispers tales of seasons past, its presence a palpable reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this unique locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gellibrand, 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 Gellibrand, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gellibrand includes the postcode (3239), 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 Gellibrand 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. |