Yambuk, 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 Yambuk, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yambuk |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moyne Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.32279 |
| Longitude | 142.0798 |
| Population | 258 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 97.1 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 3285 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 259 km west-southwest |
Yambuk is a locality in the Moyne Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 258. The locality covers an area of 97.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 259 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Yambuk is located at 38.3228°S, 142.0798°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yambuk rests where the Hopkins River unwinds into the Southern Ocean, a place of wide skies and the salt-laced breath of the sea. It lies 36.7 km west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 278°T), and is situated 7.8 km west of Port Fairy. The land here is a gentle sweep of coastal plains, giving way to the dark, undulating waters of the river and the restless grey expanse of the ocean. Low-lying dunes, carpeted with tough, wind-whipped grasses, fringe the coastline, a natural bulwark against the persistent swell. The air, even on a still day, carries the faint, metallic tang of brine, a constant reminder of the vast water body that shapes this corner of the world. Sunlight here has a particular quality, a soft diffusion that smooths the edges of the landscape, making the greens of the pastures appear deeper, the blues of the sky more profound.
The history of Yambuk is tied to the ebb and flow of the river and the sea, a narrative shaped by the early pastoralists who saw potential in its fertile, if sometimes windswept, terrain. For generations, grazing sheep and cattle have been the quiet engine of its economy, their wool and meat finding their way to distant markets. The Hopkins River itself, a significant waterway, has always been central to life here, offering both sustenance and a pathway, its banks a haven for birdlife. While not a bustling hub, Yambuk possesses a distinct character, a sense of quiet resilience born from its coastal isolation and its connection to the land. The nearby beaches, often deserted save for seabirds and the occasional traveller, offer a profound sense of solitude, a place where the only sound is the rhythmic sigh of the waves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yambuk, 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 Yambuk, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yambuk includes the postcode (3285), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moyne 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 Yambuk 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. |