Tarnook, 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 Tarnook, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Tarnook |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.53558 |
| Longitude | 145.86141 |
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 2.9 /km² |
| Area | 29.8 km² |
| Elevation | 192 m |
| Postcode | 3670 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 163 km north-northeast |
Tarnook is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 87. The locality covers an area of 29.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 192 m above sea level. It lies approximately 163 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Tarnook is located at 36.5356°S, 145.8614°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tarnook lies as a quiet punctuation mark in the broad, agricultural sweep of Victoria's north-east. It lies 44.5 km west-south-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 245°T), and is situated 12.2 km west-north-west of Benalla. The land here breathes a gentle exhale of rolling plains, punctuated by stands of gum trees that cast long, cool shadows across paddocks of ripening grain and grazing sheep. The air, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a mix of dry grass and the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus leaves. Distant hills, softened by the haze of late afternoon, offer a muted backdrop to the immediate, sun-drenched landscape.
The history of Tarnook is intrinsically tied to the fertile earth that surrounds it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and reliable rainfall, established farming properties that have, for generations, formed the backbone of the local economy, primarily through cereal crops and livestock. While not a bustling centre, Tarnook retains a distinct character, a quiet resilience born from its agricultural roots. The nearby waterways, though modest, have always been a vital resource, shaping the patterns of settlement and life, a constant, murmuring presence that has witnessed the evolving story of Tarnook.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarnook, 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 Tarnook, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarnook includes the postcode (3670), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), 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 Tarnook 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. |