Walwa, 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 Walwa, in the Towong Shire local government area.
| Locality | Walwa |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Towong Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.99524 |
| Longitude | 147.7277 |
| Population | 170 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 109.4 km² |
| Elevation | 224 m |
| Postcode | 3709 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 318 km northeast |
Walwa is a locality in the Towong Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 170. The locality covers an area of 109.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 224 m above sea level. It lies approximately 318 km northeast of Melbourne. Walwa is located at 35.9952°S, 147.7277°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3709. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Walwa rests on the fertile plains where the Murray River’s generous flow has shaped the land for millennia. It lies 76.4 km east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 79°T), and is situated 26.1 km north-west of Corryong. The country here is a gentle sweep of cultivated paddocks, emerald green after rain, transitioning to the warm ochre of sun-baked earth in drier spells. Scattered stands of eucalyptus punctuate the horizon, their silver-green foliage shimmering in the heat, and the air often carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-warmed grass and distant woodsmoke. The landscape feels open and expansive, a place where the sky seems to stretch forever, painted with the soft blues of morning and the fiery oranges of sunset. The Murray itself, a broad, languid ribbon, marks the northern edge of this agricultural expanse, its waters reflecting the vastness above.
The history of Walwa is deeply entwined with the rich alluvial soils deposited by the Murray, fostering a legacy of farming and grazing that continues to define its economy. Generations of settlers have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its depths, and the echoes of their endeavours can still be felt in the enduring agricultural enterprises. Dairy farms, their paddocks meticulously fenced and their herds grazing contentedly, are a prominent feature, their produce contributing to the region’s reputation for quality dairy products. Beyond the dairy herds, sheep and cattle graze across the undulating terrain, their presence a quiet testament to the pastoral heritage. The nearby river, a constant companion, has always been a source of life and a vital artery for transport and irrigation, shaping the very character of Walwa and its people, fostering a grounded, practical outlook that values hard work and neighbourly connection.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walwa, 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 Walwa, in the Towong Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Walwa includes the postcode (3709), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Towong 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 Walwa 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. |