Meeniyan, 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 Meeniyan, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Meeniyan |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.5804 |
| Longitude | 146.00995 |
| Population | 748 |
| Density | 14.4 /km² |
| Area | 51.8 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 3956 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 125 km southeast |
Meeniyan is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 748. The locality covers an area of 51.8 km², giving a population density of about 14.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 125 km southeast of Melbourne. Meeniyan is located at 38.5804°S, 146.0100°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3956. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Meeniyan rests in a gentle fold of South Gippsland, where rolling farmland, a rich tapestry of green and gold, spills towards the distant, hazy blue of the Bass Strait coast. It lies 61.2 km south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 226°T), and is situated 13.6 km south-south-east of Leongatha. The air here carries the clean scent of pasture and the subtle, earthy aroma of damp soil, especially after a soft rain. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet grace, a landscape shaped by patient cultivation rather than dramatic upheaval.
The economic heart of Meeniyan has long pulsed with the beat of dairy cows and the steady labour of those who tend the land, a tradition stretching back to the pioneering days. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the work, and the colour of the sky at dawn, bleeding from soft lavender to a sharp, clear blue, often heralds the day's promise. Meeniyan is also known for its vibrant community spirit, a quiet strength that has seen it evolve, embracing small-scale artisan producers and a growing appreciation for local arts and crafts, drawing travellers who appreciate the unpretentious charm and the bounty of the surrounding countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meeniyan, 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 Meeniyan, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Meeniyan includes the postcode (3956), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland 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 Meeniyan 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. |