Arawata, 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 Arawata, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Arawata |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.39537 |
| Longitude | 145.88241 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 22.4 km² |
| Elevation | 270 m |
| Postcode | 3951 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 103 km southeast |
Arawata is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 79. The locality covers an area of 22.4 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 270 m above sea level. It lies approximately 103 km southeast of Melbourne. Arawata is located at 38.3954°S, 145.8824°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3951. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Arawata rests in a fold of South Gippsland's verdant countryside, where rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, slope towards the horizon. It lies 50.5 km south-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 136°T), and is situated 9.8 km north-north-west of Leongatha. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the rich, dark soil that defines this landscape. Patches of native bush, dense and hushed, punctuate the fields, their shadowy interiors hinting at a wilder past. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a warm, buttery quality, painting the fences and the weathered bark of the gum trees in hues of honey and amber. Broad skies, often brushed with wisps of cloud, dominate the view, giving a sense of expansive freedom to the land.
The story of Arawata is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland of the region, its economy long anchored by dairy farming and grazing. For generations, the fertile land has sustained families, their livelihoods built upon the patient tending of livestock and the cultivation of pastures. While the rhythms of farming remain, a gentle diversification is evident, with some properties exploring niche markets or embracing sustainable practices. The nearby waterways, though not grand, have historically played their part, offering a source of life and, in earlier times, a means of passage. Arawata, though modest, possesses a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the generous, yielding earth they call home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arawata, 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 Arawata, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Arawata includes the postcode (3951), 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 Arawata 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. |