Tungamah, 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 Tungamah, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tungamah |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.16356 |
| Longitude | 145.89092 |
| Population | 372 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 190.1 km² |
| Elevation | 128 m |
| Postcode | 3728 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 201 km north-northeast |
Tungamah is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 372. The locality covers an area of 190.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 128 m above sea level. It lies approximately 201 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Tungamah is located at 36.1636°S, 145.8909°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3728. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tungamah rests on land that breathes with the quiet persistence of the surrounding agricultural plains, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of seasons rather than dramatic geological upheaval. It lies 43.9 km west-north-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 301°T), and is situated 17.4 km south-west of Yarrawonga. The earth here is a rich ochre, a colour that deepens with the lingering touch of the afternoon sun, stretching out in broad, unbroken expanses punctuated by the occasional stoic stand of native trees. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and burgeoning crops, a testament to the land's enduring fertility. The sky above Tungamah is a vast canvas, often a brilliant, unblemished blue that can shift to bruised purples and fiery oranges at the day's close, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a subtle animation to the otherwise placid terrain.
The story of Tungamah is woven into the rich agricultural tapestry of the region, a narrative that began with the promise of fertile soil and the hardy spirit of early settlers. For generations, the economy has been anchored in the cultivation of grain and the grazing of livestock, a way of life that has shaped the character of Tungamah and its people. Evidence of this history can be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its buildings and the enduring presence of its agricultural enterprises, which continue to define the local character. The nearby Goulburn River, though not a dominant feature in the immediate vicinity, has historically played a vital role in sustaining life and agriculture, its presence a subtle reminder of the lifeblood that nourishes this country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tungamah, 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 Tungamah, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tungamah includes the postcode (3728), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Tungamah 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. |