Woodglen, 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 Woodglen, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Woodglen |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.77389 |
| Longitude | 147.3848 |
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 213 km east |
Woodglen is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 38. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 213 km east of Melbourne. Woodglen is located at 37.7739°S, 147.3848°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woodglen rests in a fold of the land where the rolling hills of East Gippsland begin their gentle descent towards the coastal plains. It lies 89.5 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 58°T), and is situated 21.2 km west-north-west of Bairnsdale. Here, the air carries the clean scent of eucalypt, a scent deepened by the damp earth after a summer shower, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the patchwork of paddocks and scattered farmhouses. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, where broad, sweeping valleys give way to the more intimate embrace of smaller gullies, each carved by the patient work of water over centuries. These slopes are cloaked in a resilient scrub, punctuated by the stoic presence of gum trees whose silvery bark seems to absorb and reflect the changing moods of the sky.
The story of Woodglen is one of quiet perseverance, a narrative etched into the very soil by generations of families who have coaxed a living from this generous, yet demanding, landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established a farming and grazing economy that remains the lifeblood of Woodglen to this day, with cattle and sheep dotting the verdant pastures that stretch as far as the eye can see. While the timber industry once played a more dominant role, its echoes can still be felt in the sturdy construction of older buildings and the enduring connection many residents maintain with the surrounding forests. Today, Woodglen’s economy is a careful balance, its character shaped by those who appreciate its peaceful seclusion and the unhurried rhythm of life, a pace that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodglen, 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 Woodglen, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodglen 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 Woodglen 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. |