Koondrook, 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 Koondrook, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
| Locality | Koondrook |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Gannawarra Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.64359 |
| Longitude | 144.09466 |
| Population | 972 |
| Density | 16.4 /km² |
| Area | 59.2 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 3580 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 253 km north-northwest |
Koondrook is a locality in the Gannawarra Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 972. The locality covers an area of 59.2 km², giving a population density of about 16.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 253 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Koondrook is located at 35.6436°S, 144.0947°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Koondrook rests on the northern bank of the Murray River, a waterway that defines its very being, its broad, slow flow a constant presence. It lies 124.8 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 352°T), and is situated 11.3 km west-south-west of Barham. The landscape here is a study in gentle horizontals: wide, flat plains stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of river red gums, their limbs reaching like ancient supplicants towards the vast, often impossibly blue sky. The air carries a unique quality, a blend of dry earth and the subtle, damp perfume of riparian vegetation, particularly potent in the hush of early morning or the deepening colour of dusk. The roads that lead into Koondrook are straight and purposeful, bordered by paddocks that shift from the vibrant green of young crops to the golden hues of ripened wheat or barley, depending on the season’s generous hand.
The story of Koondrook is inextricably linked to the Murray, a lifeline for timber cutters and river traders in days gone by, a history that lingers in the quiet hum of the town. The iconic red gums, felled and floated downstream, fuelled an industry that shaped the early economy, leaving a legacy of skilled craftsmanship and a deep respect for the forest’s bounty. Today, agriculture continues to be the bedrock, with rich soils supporting a diverse range of produce, from fruits and vegetables to grain and livestock, all nurtured by the river’s enduring embrace. The Koondrook Wharf, a tangible link to its riverine past, stands as a reminder of the bustling trade that once passed through, a quiet sentinel watching the water flow, much as it always has, under the watchful gaze of a sky that seems to hold the secrets of generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koondrook, 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 Koondrook, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Koondrook includes the postcode (3580), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Gannawarra Shire), 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 Koondrook 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. |