Moondarra, 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 Moondarra, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
| Locality | Moondarra |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.04768 |
| Longitude | 146.35438 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 124.4 km² |
| Elevation | 359 m |
| Postcode | 3825 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 125 km east-southeast |
Moondarra is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 42. The locality covers an area of 124.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 359 m above sea level. It lies approximately 125 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Moondarra is located at 38.0477°S, 146.3544°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3825. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Moondarra unfolds as a landscape etched by the ancient hand of the Baw Baw ranges, where emerald paddocks ripple and climb towards the sky, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees that seem to hold the very breath of the region. It lies 22.4 km north-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.3 km north-north-west of Yallourn North. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of damp earth and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers, especially potent in the hush of late afternoon as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, painterly shadows across the undulating terrain. Here, the land is a tapestry of gentle slopes and sheltered valleys, a place where the quiet perseverance of nature dictates the rhythm of life, and the distant call of a kookaburra can echo for miles.
Historically, Moondarra’s story is deeply intertwined with the earth’s bounty, its early prosperity born from the rich volcanic soils that have long sustained a thriving agricultural sector, particularly dairy farming and grazing. The legacy of this pastoral heritage is visible in the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside, each a silent testament to generations who have worked this land. While mining once played a role in the region’s past, it is the enduring strength of its agricultural roots that continues to define Moondarra’s economy, with local produce finding its way to wider markets and a quiet tourism sector drawing visitors seeking the tranquility and natural beauty of the Victorian highlands.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moondarra, 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 Moondarra, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Moondarra includes the postcode (3825), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw 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 Moondarra 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. |