Goorambat, 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 Goorambat, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Goorambat |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.41415 |
| Longitude | 145.95319 |
| Population | 293 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 107.9 km² |
| Elevation | 152 m |
| Postcode | 3725 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 179 km north-northeast |
Goorambat is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 293. The locality covers an area of 107.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 152 m above sea level. It lies approximately 179 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Goorambat is located at 36.4141°S, 145.9532°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Goorambat rests in a landscape of broad, sun-kissed plains, where the earth rolls gently towards horizons that seem to stretch into forever. It lies 32.6 km west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 260°T), and is situated 17.7 km north of Benalla. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening crops. Fields of gold and green, punctuated by the stoic, dark silhouettes of scattered eucalyptus trees, paint a picture of agricultural abundance under a vast, often startlingly blue sky. The very light seems to possess a unique quality, softening to a honeyed glow in the late afternoon, casting long, elegant shadows that dance across the paddocks. The character of Goorambat is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the people, like the sturdy fences and weathered sheds, are deeply connected to the soil.
The history of Goorambat is intrinsically tied to the fertile plains it occupies, a story largely shaped by the cultivation of wheat and wool. This district, once part of a vast, untamed territory, was opened for closer settlement, drawing families who carved their livelihoods from the earth. The railway line, a vital artery in its early days, brought prosperity and connection, its presence a subtle reminder of the ambition that drove the region's growth. The local economy, still anchored in agriculture, thrives on the consistent yield of its paddocks, a testament to the enduring spirit of its farming community. While the grander narratives of Australian history may not prominently feature Goorambat, its own quiet chronicle is etched into the weathered timber of its general store and the steady hum of tractors on a summer's afternoon, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still holds sway.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goorambat, 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 Goorambat, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Goorambat includes the postcode (3725), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), 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 Goorambat 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. |