Serpentine, 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 Serpentine, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Serpentine |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.43827 |
| Longitude | 143.99751 |
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 168.0 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 3517 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 175 km north-northwest |
Serpentine is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 195. The locality covers an area of 168.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 175 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Serpentine is located at 36.4383°S, 143.9975°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3517. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Serpentine lies on the cusp of a landscape that breathes with the dry, sun-baked scent of the country. It lies 43.4 km north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 324°T), and is situated 22.2 km north-east of Inglewood. The land here rolls with a gentle, unhurried grace, a subtle rise and fall of ochre earth and sparse, hardy grasses, broken by stands of eucalypts that offer a dappled, shifting shade. The sky above is a vast, washed-out blue for much of the year, its immensity making the scattered farmhouses and corrugated iron sheds seem like specks of human endeavour against the immensity of the plains. Even the air, when the wind stirs, carries a whisper of dust and the faint, sweet aroma of dry wildflowers, a testament to the resilience of life in this sun-touched country.
Historically, Serpentine has been shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought a life from the soil, its fortunes tied to the cycles of wheat and wool. The rich, dark earth, once the domain of pastoralists and farmers, now also draws sustenance from the careful cultivation of vineyards, their neat rows a colourful contrast to the wilder surroundings. The Loddon River, a ribbon of life through this country, has long been a vital artery, its presence dictating settlement and shaping the very character of Serpentine. The quiet pace of life here is a deliberate echo of generations who understood the land's rhythms, a steady pulse that continues to define the local economy, a blend of agriculture and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty and burgeoning wine culture.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Serpentine, 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 Serpentine, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Serpentine includes the postcode (3517), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Serpentine 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. |