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| Locality | Hamilton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.74167 |
| Longitude | 142.02177 |
| Population | 10,346 |
| Density | 51.9 /km² |
| Area | 199.4 km² |
| Elevation | 189 m |
| Postcode | 3300 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 259 km west |
Hamilton is a locality in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,346. The locality covers an area of 199.4 km², giving a population density of about 51.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 189 m above sea level. It lies approximately 259 km west of Melbourne. Hamilton is located at 37.7417°S, 142.0218°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3300. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hamilton rests in the broad, fertile plains of the Southern Grampians, a landscape where rolling pastures, painted in shades of ochre and emerald, stretch towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, pale blue sky. It lies 81.3 km north-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 329°T), and is situated 34.9 km east-south-east of Coleraine. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of eucalypt, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the afternoon light mellows, casting long, languid shadows across the paddocks. The land itself possesses a quiet strength, a sturdy resilience that speaks of ancient geological forces and the persistent work of generations. Even the breeze, as it whispers through the sparse scattering of introduced trees that line the roads, seems to carry tales of the wide-open spaces.
The story of Hamilton is deeply entwined with the pastoral wealth of the Western District, a heritage evident in the grand bluestone homesteads that dot the surrounding countryside and the enduring strength of its agricultural economy. Established as a centre for sheep grazing, Hamilton grew into a vital hub for wool sales and agricultural services, its prosperity built on the fleece of countless Merino flocks. The Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society, with its annual show, remains a vibrant testament to this enduring connection to the land and livestock. The town itself, with its well-ordered streets and substantial civic buildings, reflects a history of steady growth and a commitment to community, a place where the pace of life feels measured, allowing for a mindful appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty and the quiet hum of its working life.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -37.74167, 142.02177. 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 Hamilton, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the postcode (3300), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Grampians 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 Hamilton 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. |