Tatura, 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 Tatura, in the Greater Shepparton City local government area.
| Locality | Tatura |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Shepparton City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.44747 |
| Longitude | 145.2228 |
| Population | 4,474 |
| Density | 36.2 /km² |
| Area | 123.7 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 3616 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 154 km north |
Tatura is a locality in the Greater Shepparton City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,474. The locality covers an area of 123.7 km², giving a population density of about 36.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km north of Melbourne. Tatura is located at 36.4475°S, 145.2228°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3616. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tatura sits on a broad, flat plain, the land stretching out like a rumpled quilt under a sky that often holds a vast, indifferent blue. It lies 18.1 km west-south-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 243°T), and is situated 11.8 km west-south-west of Mooroopna. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, is the colour of dried blood, a testament to the fertility that underpins life and livelihood. Lines of poplar and elm trees, planted with a farmer's foresight, march across the landscape, their leaves rustling a dry whisper in the infrequent breeze, marking boundaries and offering scant shade. The air itself carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet hum of growth and the distant drone of agricultural machinery, a sound that has become as intrinsic to Tatura as the very earth it rests upon.
This is a place built on the bounty of the land, its prosperity intrinsically linked to the irrigation channels that snake through the district, bringing life-giving water from distant reservoirs. For generations, orchards have been Tatura's beating heart, the sweet scent of ripening stone fruit a familiar perfume in the summer months. Apples, pears, and peaches have historically been shipped far and wide, a quiet industry that has shaped the character of the region, fostering a sense of patient industry and connection to the seasons. The legacy of those early settlers, who coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground, is evident in the well-maintained farmhouses and the enduring agricultural focus that still defines Tatura.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tatura, 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 Tatura, in the Greater Shepparton City local government area.
Detailed location data for Tatura includes the postcode (3616), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Shepparton 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 Tatura 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. |