Horsham, 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 Horsham, in the Horsham Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Horsham |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Horsham Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.71764 |
| Longitude | 142.19621 |
| Population | 16,985 |
| Density | 711.6 /km² |
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Elevation | 133 m |
| Postcode | 3400 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 274 km west-northwest |
Horsham is a locality in the Horsham Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 16,985. The locality covers an area of 23.9 km², giving a population density of about 711.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 133 m above sea level. It lies approximately 274 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Horsham is located at 36.7176°S, 142.1962°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3400. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Horsham rests on the Wimmera Plains, a landscape defined by its broad horizons and the gentle sweep of agricultural land. It lies 175.6 km north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 46°T), and is situated 4.4 km north of Haven. The Wimmera River, a ribbon of life, meanders through this terrain, its banks often fringed with resilient river red gums whose bark, rough as old leather, speaks of seasons past. The sky here is a vast canvas, particularly at dusk when it bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender, casting long, soft shadows across the cultivated fields and the scattered grazing properties. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant eucalyptus, a subtle perfume that permeates the everyday life of Horsham.
The economic heart of Horsham has long beaten to the rhythm of the land, with wheat and barley farming forming its backbone for generations. This rich agricultural heritage is visible in the sturdy, functional silos that dot the surrounding countryside, silent sentinels of the harvest. The town itself, a significant regional centre, has grown from its pastoral roots, offering services and a gathering place for the surrounding farming communities. Historically, its development was tied to the river and the railway, facilitating the transport of grain and connecting it to wider markets. Today, Horsham continues to thrive, a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of its people, balancing its agricultural legacy with a growing diversification of services and a distinct country character that draws travellers seeking a genuine slice of provincial Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Horsham, 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 Horsham, in the Horsham Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Horsham includes the postcode (3400), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Horsham Rural City), 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 Horsham 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. |