Agnes, 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 Agnes, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Agnes |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.6847 |
| Longitude | 146.39623 |
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 3.2 /km² |
| Area | 16.0 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 3962 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 158 km southeast |
Agnes is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 51. The locality covers an area of 16.0 km², giving a population density of about 3.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 158 km southeast of Melbourne. Agnes is located at 38.6847°S, 146.3962°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3962. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Agnes rests in a fold of the land, where the rolling green pastures of South Gippsland begin their slow descent towards the Bass Strait. It lies 54.7 km south-south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 191°T), and is situated 8.7 km east-south-east of Toora. The air here carries a damp sweetness, a blend of rich soil and distant sea spray, and the light often falls in a soft, diffused glow, especially in the late afternoon when the shadows lengthen across the fields. Here, the terrain is a patchwork of verdant paddocks, delineated by weathered timber fences and dotted with the stoic silhouettes of dairy cows, their coats slick with dew in the early morning. The roads wind like lazy rivers through this landscape, flanked by dense stands of eucalyptus and occasional pockets of native bush, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to hold the quiet breathing of the earth itself.
The story of Agnes is deeply entwined with the land it occupies, a history shaped by the relentless fertility of this corner of Victoria and the hardy spirit of those who have worked it. For generations, dairy farming has been the lifeblood of Agnes, the rich volcanic soil yielding creamy milk that finds its way to kitchens far and wide. This agricultural heritage is palpable in the very character of the place, in the sturdy farmhouses and the quiet hum of machinery that punctuates the otherwise serene days. While the economic pulse remains tied to the land, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty is beginning to draw visitors, drawn by the promise of tranquil country drives and the chance to experience the unhurried pace of life that defines Agnes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Agnes, 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 Agnes, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Agnes includes the postcode (3962), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland 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 Agnes 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. |