Wahgunyah, 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 Wahgunyah, in the Indigo Shire local government area.
| Locality | Wahgunyah |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Indigo Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.00282 |
| Longitude | 146.42557 |
| Population | 1,054 |
| Density | 28.8 /km² |
| Area | 36.5 km² |
| Elevation | 141 m |
| Postcode | 3687 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 240 km north-northeast |
Wahgunyah is a locality in the Indigo Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,054. The locality covers an area of 36.5 km², giving a population density of about 28.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 141 m above sea level. It lies approximately 240 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Wahgunyah is located at 36.0028°S, 146.4256°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3687. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wahgunyah lies on the northern bank of the Murray River, a gentle curve in the land where willows weep their green fronds into the slow-moving water. It lies 41.6 km north-north-east of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 14°T), and is situated 6.2 km east of Corowa. The surrounding plains are a patchwork of rich alluvial soil, stretching towards a horizon often softened by the haze of summer heat. Pops of colour punctuate the landscape – the deep green of irrigated pastures, the russet tones of grazing paddocks, and the pale gold of ripening wheat fields in season. The air here carries a quiet hum, a blend of distant tractors, the murmur of the river, and the occasional call of a kookaburra.
The history of Wahgunyah is deeply entwined with the Murray, a vital artery for trade and settlement. Early days saw paddle steamers chugging along its waters, carrying goods and passengers, a stark contrast to the stillness that often prevails today. This fertile land has long been a breadbasket, with agriculture forming the backbone of Wahgunyah's economy, from grazing sheep and cattle to cultivating vineyards that now produce some of the region's finest wines. The railway line, once a bustling link to larger centres, now stands as a quiet reminder of a different era, its presence a subtle marker in the otherwise uninterrupted sweep of farmland and river flats.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wahgunyah, 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 Wahgunyah, in the Indigo Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Wahgunyah includes the postcode (3687), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Indigo 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 Wahgunyah 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. |