Yanakie, 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 Yanakie, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yanakie |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.80211 |
| Longitude | 146.19531 |
| Population | 245 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 90.7 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 3960 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 154 km southeast |
Yanakie is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 245. The locality covers an area of 90.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km southeast of Melbourne. Yanakie is located at 38.8021°S, 146.1953°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3960. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yanakie rests on a gentle rise, a verdant promontory reaching towards the vast, shimmering waters of Corner Inlet. It lies 72.5 km south-south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 203°T), and is situated 14.0 km south of Foster. The land here is a patchwork of rich, dark soil, yielding to rolling pastures dotted with contented Herefords and Friesians, their coats gleaming like polished mahogany under the wide South Gippsland sky. Beyond the cultivated fields, the landscape softens, giving way to the rust-coloured saltmarshes and mangrove fringes that whisper secrets of the sea, a constant murmur against the hushed stillness of the countryside. The air, carrying the briny tang of the inlet and the sweet, earthy perfume of damp grass, feels like a soft embrace, a balm for the hurried soul.
The story of Yanakie is one of quiet perseverance, intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding land and sea. For generations, its economy has been shaped by the fertile soil, supporting dairy farming and cattle grazing that paints the hillsides in shades of emerald and gold. The proximity to Corner Inlet, a significant marine environment, has also historically offered opportunities for fishing, though the quiet rhythm of life here now leans more towards the steady hum of agriculture. This is a place where the past is not a loud declaration but a subtle undercurrent, evident in the weathered fences and the enduring spirit of its people, who have learned to read the seasons and the tides with an innate understanding.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yanakie, 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 Yanakie, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yanakie includes the postcode (3960), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South 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 Yanakie 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. |