Warracknabeal, 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 Warracknabeal, in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area.
| Locality | Warracknabeal |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarriambiack Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.23535 |
| Longitude | 142.43624 |
| Population | 2,372 |
| Density | 8.2 /km² |
| Area | 290.3 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 3393 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 285 km northwest |
Warracknabeal is a locality in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,372. The locality covers an area of 290.3 km², giving a population density of about 8.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 285 km northwest of Melbourne. Warracknabeal is located at 36.2353°S, 142.4362°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3393. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Warracknabeal sits on a broad, flat plain where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a canvas for the relentless Australian sun. It lies 174.7 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 289°T), and is situated 38.9 km east-north-east of Dimboola. The land here is a study in subtle ochres and faded greens, a patchwork of paddocks defined by the thin, straight lines of fences that reach towards the horizon. The air carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of ripening grain and the earthy perfume of sun-baked soil. Even on a still day, there’s a sense of movement, a whisper of wind that rustles through the sparse roadside trees, their leaves a pale, dusty silver. The architecture of Warracknabeal itself speaks of practicality and resilience, sturdy brick buildings lining the main street, their verandas offering a welcome respite from the glare.
The story of Warracknabeal is deeply entwined with the rich, fertile earth that surrounds it, a narrative of wheat and wool that has shaped its character for generations. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, with the golden swell of ripening wheat in summer a promise of abundance. The Yarriambiack Creek, a shy ribbon of water, meanders through the district, a vital artery for the agricultural heartland that defines Warracknabeal’s economy. Silos, like silent sentinels, punctuate the landscape, their imposing forms a testament to the district's enduring connection to the land and the bounty it provides. The town centre, a hub of local activity, hums with a quiet industriousness, a place where the day's business unfolds at its own unhurried pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warracknabeal, 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 Warracknabeal, in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Warracknabeal includes the postcode (3393), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarriambiack 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 Warracknabeal 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. |