Longwood, 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 Longwood, in the Strathbogie Shire local government area.
| Locality | Longwood |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Strathbogie Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.80645 |
| Longitude | 145.40485 |
| Population | 243 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 99.9 km² |
| Elevation | 181 m |
| Postcode | 3665 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 119 km north-northeast |
Longwood is a locality in the Strathbogie Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 243. The locality covers an area of 99.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 181 m above sea level. It lies approximately 119 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Longwood is located at 36.8064°S, 145.4049°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3665. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Longwood rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the ochre-rich earth meets a sky that often stretches in vast, unblemished blues. It lies 48.1 km south of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 180°T), and is situated 16.3 km west-south-west of Euroa. The landscape here is one of broad, sweeping vistas, punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze, their silver-green shimmer catching the sunlight in fleeting moments. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, cool scent of damp soil and native grasses, a freshness that speaks of the land’s quiet resilience. This is a place where the horizon feels expansive, offering a sense of both solitude and connection to the elemental forces that shape the everyday.
The history of Longwood is tied intrinsically to the land, its early days shaped by the hardy pursuits of agriculture and grazing that still define its character. The rich soils have long supported livelihoods, with sheep and cattle now grazing where pioneering farmers once toiled. While not a hub of industry, Longwood’s local economy thrives on this pastoral heritage, a steady hum of activity that underpins the community’s identity. A distinctive feature is the quiet dignity of its older buildings, weathered by sun and time, hinting at generations who have called this place home, their stories etched into the very fabric of the surrounding countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Longwood, 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 Longwood, in the Strathbogie Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Longwood includes the postcode (3665), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Strathbogie 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 Longwood 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. |