Tongala, 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 Tongala, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tongala |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Campaspe Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.24737 |
| Longitude | 144.96837 |
| Population | 1,881 |
| Density | 16.8 /km² |
| Area | 112.0 km² |
| Elevation | 103 m |
| Postcode | 3621 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 174 km north |
Tongala is a locality in the Campaspe Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,881. The locality covers an area of 112.0 km², giving a population density of about 16.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 103 m above sea level. It lies approximately 174 km north of Melbourne. Tongala is located at 36.2474°S, 144.9684°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3621. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tongala rests on the broad, fertile plains of the Campaspe Shire, where the land stretches out in swathes of cultivated fields and pastures, punctuated by stands of gum trees that catch the afternoon sun. It lies 41.4 km west-north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 290°T), and is situated 9.9 km north-north-west of Kyabram. The air here, particularly as the day wanes, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant scent of ripening crops, and the sky above is a vast canvas, often painted with hues of soft apricot and rose as the light softens. The terrain is gently undulating, a landscape shaped by ancient river systems, now giving way to the patient work of agriculture, its character defined by the open horizon and the quiet industry of its people.
The history of Tongala is deeply entwined with the fertile soils that have sustained generations, its economy built upon the bounty of the land, primarily through dairy farming and horticulture, with orchards of stone fruit and almonds contributing to its distinct character. This region, part of the broader Goulburn Valley, has long been a breadbasket, its agricultural success a testament to the dedication of its farming families and the availability of irrigation water drawn from the nearby Campaspe River, a lifeline that nourishes both the land and the livelihoods it supports. While not marked by grand monuments, the enduring spirit of Tongala is evident in its close-knit community, the rhythm of daily life dictated by the seasons and the unwavering commitment to the land that has been its foundation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tongala, 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 Tongala, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tongala includes the postcode (3621), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Campaspe 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 Tongala 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. |