Warragul, 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 Warragul, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
| Locality | Warragul |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.15045 |
| Longitude | 145.93029 |
| Population | 19,856 |
| Density | 361.5 /km² |
| Area | 54.9 km² |
| Elevation | 135 m |
| Postcode | 3820 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 93 km east-southeast |
Warragul is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 19,856. The locality covers an area of 54.9 km², giving a population density of about 361.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 135 m above sea level. It lies approximately 93 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Warragul is located at 38.1504°S, 145.9303°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Warragul lies cradled by the rolling foothills of the Great Dividing Range, a verdant tapestry of dairy pastures and scattered eucalypt forests that blush with the soft, diffused light of Gippsland. It lies 40.5 km east-south-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 103°T), and is situated 7.9 km east of Drouin. The air here, particularly after a rain shower, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers, a constant reminder of the fertile land that defines this place. Gentle slopes lead the eye towards the horizon, where the darker, more imposing silhouette of Mount Baw Baw sometimes looms, a stoic guardian of the region, often dusted with snow in the colder months. The streets of Warragul itself possess a relaxed, unhurried charm, with mature plane trees lining the footpaths, their leaves rustling a quiet symphony in the breeze, offering dappled shade on warmer days.
The economic heart of Warragul has long beaten to the rhythm of the dairy cow, the rich volcanic soil supporting a robust agricultural industry that continues to shape the landscape and the livelihoods of its inhabitants. This agricultural heritage is deeply etched into the town's character, evident in the bustling weekly markets where local produce, from creamy cheeses to plump berries, is proudly displayed. Beyond the farms, Warragul serves as a vital commercial and administrative centre for the wider Baw Baw Shire, a hub for neighbouring rural communities and a welcome stop for travellers journeying between Melbourne and the Gippsland coast. Historically, the area played a role in timber milling, and whispers of its past can still be found in the weathered facades of older buildings and the enduring resilience of the people who call Warragul home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warragul, 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 Warragul, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Warragul includes the postcode (3820), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw 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 Warragul 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. |