Apsley, 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 Apsley, in the West Wimmera Shire local government area.
| Locality | Apsley |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | West Wimmera Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.98153 |
| Longitude | 141.08799 |
| Population | 269 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 332.2 km² |
| Elevation | 113 m |
| Postcode | 3319 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 355 km west-northwest |
Apsley is a locality in the West Wimmera Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 269. The locality covers an area of 332.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 113 m above sea level. It lies approximately 355 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Apsley is located at 36.9815°S, 141.0880°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3319. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Apsley rests on a broad, sun-drenched plain, where the earth stretches out in a gentle, rolling expanse under a sky that often feels impossibly vast. It lies 97.7 km north-north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 22.8 km west-north-west of Edenhope. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: ochre soil, pale green grasses that whisper in the breeze, and the distant, hazy blue of the horizon. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel along the infrequent creeks and farm tracks, offering pockets of cool shade that shimmer in the midday heat. The air carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and wild grasses, a scent that settles deep in the lungs and speaks of wide-open spaces. Even the buildings of Apsley seem to absorb the colour of the land, their weathered facades blending seamlessly into the surrounding countryside, as if grown from the very soil itself.
The history of Apsley is written in the grain of the land and the enduring spirit of its people, a story deeply entwined with the pastoral industry that has shaped this region for generations. Sheep and cattle graze on properties that stretch for kilometres, their presence a constant, quiet hum beneath the wider silence. The local economy thrives on the bounty of these fertile plains, with grain silos standing as silent witnesses to the cyclical rhythm of planting and harvest, their white curves stark against the deep blue of a clear sky. For travellers passing through, Apsley offers a glimpse into the heart of a working agricultural district, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring connection between the land and its custodians. The very character of Apsley is one of quiet resilience, a testament to those who have worked this ground and found their home beneath its expansive skies.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Apsley, 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 Apsley, in the West Wimmera Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Apsley includes the postcode (3319), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Wimmera 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 Apsley 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. |