Mortlake, 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 Mortlake, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mortlake |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moyne Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.05837 |
| Longitude | 142.79268 |
| Population | 1,334 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 354.8 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 3272 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 192 km west |
Mortlake is a locality in the Moyne Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,334. The locality covers an area of 354.8 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km west of Melbourne. Mortlake is located at 38.0584°S, 142.7927°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3272. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mortlake rests in the fertile plains of Victoria's Western District, a landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity that has gifted it with rich, dark soil. It lies 43.2 km north-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 37°T), and is situated 22.1 km north-north-west of Terang. The land here rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, a vast expanse of green paddocks stitched together by lines of closely planted trees, mostly eucalyptus and pine, providing welcome shade and a windbreak against the often boisterous southerly winds. In the distance, the faint, hazy outline of dormant volcanoes, the Hopkins Ridge, forms a stoic backdrop, their weathered slopes now softened by a verdant cloak of pasture. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the subtle sweetness of clover, a perfume that clings to the air long after the clouds have dispersed. Sunlight here possesses a certain golden quality, especially in the late afternoon, when it slants across the fields, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and casting long, languid shadows from every fence post and solitary tree.
The history of Mortlake is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry that has defined this region for generations. Established in the mid-19th century, its fortunes were built on the back of sheep grazing, the wool clip a vital commodity that fuelled its growth and shaped its character. The imposing bluestone buildings, some still standing proudly, speak of a prosperity born from the land's bounty. Today, while sheep remain a significant presence, dairying has also become a cornerstone of Mortlake's economy, the rhythmic milking sheds a constant hum in the early mornings. The Hopkins River, a ribbon of life flowing nearby, provides essential water for these agricultural pursuits and, for those who know where to look, offers quiet pockets of natural beauty where birdlife thrives. Mortlake still retains a sense of quiet purpose, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a character that has endured through the changing tides of time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mortlake, 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 Mortlake, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mortlake includes the postcode (3272), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moyne 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 Mortlake 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. |