Yarrawonga, 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 Yarrawonga, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yarrawonga |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.03395 |
| Longitude | 145.99914 |
| Population | 7,630 |
| Density | 79.5 /km² |
| Area | 96.0 km² |
| Elevation | 130 m |
| Postcode | 3730 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 218 km north-northeast |
Yarrawonga is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,630. The locality covers an area of 96.0 km², giving a population density of about 79.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 130 m above sea level. It lies approximately 218 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Yarrawonga is located at 36.0339°S, 145.9991°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3730. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Yarrawonga rests on the broad, ochre-tinted banks of the Murray River, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can follow. It lies 46.3 km north-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 323°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-south-west of Mulwala. The land here unfolds in a gentle embrace of fertile plains, dotted with stands of river red gums whose ancient limbs reach towards the sun. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and the damp, earthy aroma of the riverbed, a constant companion to the town's easygoing character. Across the water, the landscape of New South Wales offers a mirrored vista, a reminder of the river's enduring role as a border and a lifeline. The light at dusk here has a particular quality, a soft, golden wash that seems to linger, bathing the riverfront and the surrounding paddocks in a warm, forgiving glow.
The history of Yarrawonga is intrinsically tied to the mighty Murray, its development shaped by the river's bounty and the ambition of those who sought to harness it. Once a vital crossing point and a hub for the burgeoning wool trade, Yarrawonga’s economy now thrives on a diverse agricultural base, with irrigation transforming the once-dry plains into a patchwork of vineyards, orchards, and fields of grain. This agricultural richness underpins the town's friendly, prosperous feel, attracting visitors who come to sample local wines, enjoy the river's recreational offerings, or simply soak in the relaxed pace of life. The iconic Yarrawonga Mulwala Bridge, a formidable concrete structure that spans the Murray, stands as a testament to the engineering feats that have connected these neighbouring communities, facilitating trade and fostering a shared sense of place that stretches across the water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarrawonga, 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 Yarrawonga, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarrawonga includes the postcode (3730), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Yarrawonga 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. |