Narbethong, 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 Narbethong, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Narbethong |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.54245 |
| Longitude | 145.63873 |
| Population | 207 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 157.4 km² |
| Elevation | 350 m |
| Postcode | 3778 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 67 km east-northeast |
Narbethong is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 207. The locality covers an area of 157.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 350 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Narbethong is located at 37.5425°S, 145.6387°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3778. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Narbethong lies cradled by the imposing Great Dividing Range, a scatter of homes and farms embraced by the deep green of tall eucalypt forests. It lies 38.3 km north-east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 46°T), and is situated 14.8 km east-north-east of Chum Creek. Here, the air carries the sharp, clean scent of gum leaves, especially after a rain, and the light filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the undulating terrain with a dappled glow. The land itself is a study in rugged beauty, with steep gullies and broad slopes that hint at the ancient forces that shaped this country. Roads wind like forgotten tracks, disappearing into the bush, and the silence is profound, broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the distant murmur of a creek.
The history of Narbethong is inextricably linked to the timber industry that once dominated its landscape, with sawmills humming and the scent of cut wood a constant presence. This heritage is still visible in the weathered timber of older buildings and the enduring connection many residents have to the surrounding forests. Today, the economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the natural attractions drawing visitors who seek the tranquility and outdoor pursuits offered by the nearby national parks. Small farms and hobby farms dot the hillsides, producing local honey and artisanal goods, while the sense of community is strong, a quiet resilience forged in the isolation and beauty of this mountain refuge.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Narbethong, 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 Narbethong, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Narbethong includes the postcode (3778), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Narbethong 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. |