Nathalia, 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 Nathalia, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Nathalia |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.06069 |
| Longitude | 145.18784 |
| Population | 1,830 |
| Density | 9.6 /km² |
| Area | 189.7 km² |
| Elevation | 105 m |
| Postcode | 3638 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 196 km north |
Nathalia is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,830. The locality covers an area of 189.7 km², giving a population density of about 9.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 105 m above sea level. It lies approximately 196 km north of Melbourne. Nathalia is located at 36.0607°S, 145.1878°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3638. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Nathalia rests on the fertile plains of Victoria's northern country, a place where the land breathes with the quiet industry of agriculture. It lies 39.9 km north-north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 331°T), and is situated 23.0 km west of Numurkah. The Flat, as the surrounding region is sometimes called, stretches out in broad, sun-kissed expanses, punctuated by the silver gleam of irrigation channels and the deep green of irrigated pastures. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening crops and the earthy scent of rich soil, especially potent after a summer rain has kissed the dusty tracks. Ancient river red gums, their bark a mosaic of grey and rust, stand sentinel along the waterways, their immense branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a breathtaking clarity, particularly in the late afternoon when the light softens and paints the landscape in hues of ochre and gold.
The story of Nathalia is deeply entwined with the Goulburn River, its lifeblood and a constant presence shaping the fortunes of this locality. Established in the late 19th century, the town grew from a humble settlement into a vibrant hub for the surrounding farming communities, its economy built on the bounty of the rich alluvial soil. Dairy farming has long been a cornerstone, the rhythmic hum of milking machines a familiar sound in the early mornings, while broadacre cropping of wheat and canola also defines the agricultural character of the region. The nearby Murray River, a short drive away, offers its own allure, a ribbon of blue that draws travellers and locals alike for recreation. Nathalia’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is measured by the seasons and the steady turning of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nathalia, 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 Nathalia, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Nathalia includes the postcode (3638), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Nathalia 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. |