Moe, 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 Moe, in the Latrobe City local government area.
| Locality | Moe |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.17503 |
| Longitude | 146.24718 |
| Population | 9,375 |
| Density | 517.7 /km² |
| Area | 18.1 km² |
| Elevation | 76 m |
| Postcode | 3825 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 120 km east-southeast |
Moe is a locality in the Latrobe City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,375. The locality covers an area of 18.1 km², giving a population density of about 517.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 76 m above sea level. It lies approximately 120 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Moe is located at 38.1750°S, 146.2472°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3825. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Moe lies on the Latrobe River, a place where the land breathes with a gentle, rolling character, the broad plains giving way to the soft shoulders of the Great Dividing Range in the distance. It lies 24.0 km west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 277°T), and is situated 3.6 km west of Newborough. The air here carries a scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a promise of the cooler, mist-laden mornings that often shroud the landscape in a pearly light before the sun burns through, revealing the rich, dark soil of the surrounding farmland. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for clouds that scud across with purpose, their shadows briefly painting the paddocks in shades of pewter and jade. The houses, often simple and sturdy, seem to draw their strength from the very ground they stand on, their colours muted against the verdant backdrop.
The history of Moe is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land and the drive for industry. Once a vital agricultural hub, its fortunes shifted significantly with the discovery of brown coal deposits, transforming it into a cornerstone of Victoria's energy production. The hum of the power stations, though distant, is a constant reminder of this industrial heritage, a rhythmic pulse beneath the town’s everyday life. This economic engine has shaped the character of Moe, drawing a diverse population and fostering a resilient community spirit. Yet, the echoes of its pastoral past remain, evident in the sprawling farms and grazing properties that still define the neighbouring countryside, a subtle counterpoint to the modern industrial might.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moe, 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 Moe, in the Latrobe City local government area.
Detailed location data for Moe includes the postcode (3825), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Latrobe City), 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 Moe 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. |