Whittington, 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 Whittington, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Whittington |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.17692 |
| Longitude | 144.39242 |
| Population | 3,842 |
| Density | 2462.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 3219 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 64 km southwest |
Whittington is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,842. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 2462.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km southwest of Melbourne. Whittington is located at 38.1769°S, 144.3924°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3219.
Whittington rests on the eastern edge of the Bellarine Peninsula, a place where the rich, dark soils of the farming hinterland begin to yield their bounty. It lies 4.0 km south-east of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 141°T), and is situated 6.6 km east of Highton. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and broad horizons, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of established trees and the occasional glint of corrugated iron roofs on distant farm buildings. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of drying grass and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the quiet streets. Distant hills, softened by a haze of heat or a veil of mist depending on the season, form a hazy backdrop, hinting at the wider Geelong region beyond.
The history of Whittington is inextricably linked to the broader agricultural development of the Bellarine. For generations, its character has been shaped by the cycles of farming and grazing, the steady work of cultivating the land and tending livestock. The local economy, though evolving, still bears the imprint of these traditional pursuits, with many families maintaining connections to the soil. While not a hub of major industry, Whittington serves as a vital centre for its surrounding agricultural district, a place where produce from neighbouring farms might find its way to local markets or processing. Its quiet pace of life reflects this grounded existence, a steady hum rather than a frantic buzz, a place that values continuity and the enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whittington, 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 Whittington, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Whittington includes the postcode (3219), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Whittington 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. |