Newbridge, 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 Newbridge, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Newbridge |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.75091 |
| Longitude | 143.92302 |
| Population | 184 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 96.4 km² |
| Elevation | 152 m |
| Postcode | 3551 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 150 km northwest |
Newbridge is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 184. The locality covers an area of 96.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 152 m above sea level. It lies approximately 150 km northwest of Melbourne. Newbridge is located at 36.7509°S, 143.9230°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3551. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Newbridge rests in the embrace of rolling plains, where the Loddon River, a ribbon of life, has patiently sculpted the land. It lies 31.9 km west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 271°T), and is situated 29.0 km west-north-west of Kangaroo Flat. The terrain here is a gentle tapestry of cultivated fields and grazing pastures, interspersed with scattered stands of eucalyptus that catch the afternoon sun in a haze of pale green. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of the open country, a subtle scent of dry grass and distant woodsmoke. It is a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas for the changing moods of the Australian weather, and the silence is often broken only by the bleating of sheep or the distant hum of a tractor.
This is a locality woven deeply into the agricultural fabric of Victoria, its fortunes long tied to the bounty of the earth. For generations, farming has been the steady pulse of Newbridge, with wheat and wool forming the backbone of its economy, though the diversification into viticulture in neighbouring areas hints at evolving rural enterprises. The Loddon River itself, a vital artery for irrigation, has sustained this agricultural heartland, its presence a constant reminder of the land's enduring capacity. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling tourism, Newbridge offers a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of rural Australia, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life and the connection to the land remains palpable.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newbridge, 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 Newbridge, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Newbridge includes the postcode (3551), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Newbridge 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. |