Walpa, 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 Walpa, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Walpa |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.79155 |
| Longitude | 147.3857 |
| Population | 138 |
| Density | 4.9 /km² |
| Area | 28.1 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 213 km east |
Walpa is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 138. The locality covers an area of 28.1 km², giving a population density of about 4.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 213 km east of Melbourne. Walpa is located at 37.7916°S, 147.3857°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Walpa rests in a landscape of rolling hills, the earth a patchwork of rich ochre and deep green, softened by the wide, luminous sky that dominates the horizon. It lies 88.5 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 59°T), and is situated 20.4 km west-north-west of Bairnsdale. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses and the faint, earthy perfume of distant eucalypts, a smell that settles deep in the lungs. The terrain slopes gently, giving way to broader valleys where the light pools and lingers, especially in the late afternoon, painting the paddocks in hues of honey and gold. A quiet stillness often pervades Walpa, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low thrum of a passing ute, a sound that seems to echo the vastness of the surrounding country.
Historically, Walpa's story is intertwined with the land's bounty, primarily agricultural pursuits that have shaped its character for generations. The rich, fertile soil here has long supported grazing, with sheep and cattle forming the backbone of the local economy, their wool and meat finding their way to markets far beyond these hills. Evidence of earlier endeavours can sometimes be glimpsed in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the occasional rusting relic of a bygone era, hinting at a resilience forged through hard work and a deep connection to the earth. The rhythm of life in Walpa is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a steady, dependable pulse that has seen it endure and maintain a distinctive, unhurried feel.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walpa, 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 Walpa, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Walpa includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Walpa 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. |