Penshurst, 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 Penshurst, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Penshurst |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.87592 |
| Longitude | 142.33719 |
| Population | 624 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 316.8 km² |
| Elevation | 237 m |
| Postcode | 3289 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 231 km west |
Penshurst is a locality in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 624. The locality covers an area of 316.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 237 m above sea level. It lies approximately 231 km west of Melbourne. Penshurst is located at 37.8759°S, 142.3372°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3289. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Penshurst rests in a gentle hollow, a collection of weathered stone and timber buildings fringed by undulating pastures that climb towards the dark, volcanic shoulders of the Grampians. It lies 56.7 km north-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 346°T), and is situated 22.7 km south of Dunkeld. The air here carries the clean, cool scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the wilder country that lies just beyond the cultivated fields. On a still day, the silence is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of wind through the tall grasses that border the roads. Fences, both neat wire and sprawling dry stone, trace the contours of the land, dividing paddocks where cattle graze placidly, their coats the colour of rich soil. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the landscape in a soft, golden hue that seems to hold the memory of countless seasons.
The history of Penshurst is deeply entwined with the pastoral wealth of the region, its foundations laid by the sheep graziers who first ventured into this fertile territory. The town's sturdy bluestone buildings, clustered around the main intersection, speak of a time when wool was king, and a steady stream of travellers and stock moved through its centre. The local economy continues to draw heavily on agriculture, with sheep and cattle farming remaining the bedrock, though diversification into vineyards has begun to add a new dimension to the landscape. Penshurst is also known for the distinctive volcanic geology that shapes its surroundings, a stark contrast to the gentler plains. A notable landmark, the imposing Mount Rouse, stands sentinel to the west, a dormant volcano whose presence imbues the area with a sense of ancient power and geological drama.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Penshurst, 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 Penshurst, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Penshurst includes the postcode (3289), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Grampians Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Penshurst 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. |