Numurkah, 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 Numurkah, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Numurkah |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.08068 |
| Longitude | 145.44254 |
| Population | 4,396 |
| Density | 22.6 /km² |
| Area | 194.2 km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Postcode | 3636 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 197 km north-northeast |
Numurkah is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,396. The locality covers an area of 194.2 km², giving a population density of about 22.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 110 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Numurkah is located at 36.0807°S, 145.4425°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3636. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Numurkah rests on the fertile plains of northern Victoria, a place where the Goulburn River, a vital artery of life, whispers its secrets through the landscape. It lies 32.8 km north of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 6°T), and is situated 10.5 km south-south-west of Katunga. The air here, especially in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a particular clarity, tinged with the scent of damp earth and the distant promise of irrigation. The land unfolds in broad, sun-drenched expanses, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of gum trees and the orderly rows of crops that speak of human endeavour. This is country that feels both ancient and alive, a canvas painted with the subtle hues of ripening wheat and the richer greens of irrigated pastures.
Historically, Numurkah’s story is entwined with the bounty of the land, its development spurred by the agricultural pursuits that continue to define its economy. The establishment of irrigation schemes transformed the region, allowing for a diversification of farming that now includes dairy, horticulture, and the cultivation of grains. The presence of the Goulburn River is not merely geographical; it’s an enduring symbol of sustenance and connection, a waterway that has shaped settlement patterns and continues to support the local industries. Travellers passing through Numurkah might notice the quiet hum of agricultural machinery in the distance or the glint of sunlight on silos, subtle markers of a community deeply rooted in its connection to the soil and the water that nurtures it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Numurkah, 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 Numurkah, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Numurkah includes the postcode (3636), 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 Numurkah 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. |