Lucknow, 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 Lucknow, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lucknow |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.80454 |
| Longitude | 147.67027 |
| Population | 1,227 |
| Density | 62.0 /km² |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 238 km east |
Lucknow is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,227. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km², giving a population density of about 62.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 238 km east of Melbourne. Lucknow is located at 37.8045°S, 147.6703°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lucknow rests on gently rolling country, where the land begins its slow descent towards the Gippsland Lakes. It lies 110.1 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 67°T), and is situated 8.0 km north-east of Bairnsdale. The air here carries a crispness, a hint of the cooler highlands to the north, mingling with the softer, more humid breath of the coastal plains further south. Patches of native bush, a mosaic of eucalyptus and wattles, interrupt the cultivated paddies, their silver-green leaves shimmering in the afternoon sun. The soil, a rich, dark loam, speaks of generations of careful tending, a fertile skin stretched over the underlying geology. Occasional glimpses of distant, misty hills lend a sense of depth to the horizon, a reminder of the broader East Gippsland landscape that cradles this particular locality.
The history of Lucknow is interwoven with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, who saw in this fertile ground the promise of prosperity. Dairy farming has long been a cornerstone of its economy, the steady rhythm of milking and the lowing of cattle a familiar sound on the breeze. While not a prominent mining hub, the region’s geology has yielded its share of mineral wealth over the years, contributing to the diverse economic tapestry. Modern Lucknow continues this legacy of agriculture, with grazing properties and small-scale horticulture adding to its character. The nearby waterways, feeding into the larger Gippsland system, offer opportunities for recreation and connect Lucknow to the wider coastal environment, a gentle but persistent influence on the pace of life here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lucknow, 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 Lucknow, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lucknow includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Lucknow 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. |