Kirkstall, 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 Kirkstall, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kirkstall |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moyne Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.26775 |
| Longitude | 142.27912 |
| Population | 345 |
| Density | 4.7 /km² |
| Area | 73.7 km² |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Postcode | 3283 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 240 km west-southwest |
Kirkstall is a locality in the Moyne Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 345. The locality covers an area of 73.7 km², giving a population density of about 4.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 59 m above sea level. It lies approximately 240 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Kirkstall is located at 38.2677°S, 142.2791°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3283. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kirkstall’s landscape unfolds with a quiet generosity, a tapestry of rolling paddocks stitched with the dark green of gum trees. It lies 22.1 km west-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 301°T), and is situated 11.3 km east-north-east of Port Fairy. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of distant pasture, a whisper of the vast agricultural lands that stretch towards the coast. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey skies, casts a soft, buttery glow on the weathered fences and the occasional cluster of farm buildings, lending a painterly quality to the everyday scenes. The terrain, gently undulating, hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped this part of Victoria, offering a sense of enduring solidity beneath the surface.
The character of Kirkstall is deeply rooted in its agricultural heritage, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep and cattle grazing, a tradition that continues to define the local economy. Evidence of this pastoral past is etched into the very fabric of the place, from the sturdy woolsheds to the well-worn tracks that crisscross the countryside. While not a place of grand monuments, Kirkstall possesses a quiet, understated charm, a testament to the resilience and practical spirit of those who have called it home, their lives intertwined with the land’s subtle shifts and enduring strength.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kirkstall, 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 Kirkstall, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kirkstall includes the postcode (3283), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moyne 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 Kirkstall 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. |