Archerton, 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 Archerton, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Archerton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.86987 |
| Longitude | 146.19401 |
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 76.0 km² |
| Elevation | 865 m |
| Postcode | 3723 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 151 km northeast |
Archerton is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 16. The locality covers an area of 76.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 865 m above sea level. It lies approximately 151 km northeast of Melbourne. Archerton is located at 36.8699°S, 146.1940°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Archerton rests in a gentle embrace of rolling plains, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth stretches towards a sky that often burns a startling blue. It lies 57.1 km south of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 191°T), and is situated 21.3 km north-north-east of Mansfield. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: the soft, dusty green of grazing paddocks, punctuated by the darker, more robust hues of scattered gum trees that stand like stoic sentinels against the horizon. In the distance, the faint outline of low hills softens the edge of the world, their slopes catching the afternoon sun and casting long, languid shadows that creep across the land. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses.
The story of Archerton is one of quiet resilience, deeply rooted in the fertile lands that have sustained generations. This is a place where the local economy has long been shaped by the bounty of the soil, with sheep grazing on its pastures and grains ripening under the generous sun. Traces of its pioneering past can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings, a testament to the hard work and determination of its founders. While not a bustling metropolis, Archerton maintains a steady, unhurried rhythm, a character that draws travellers seeking a respite from the hurried pace of larger centres, offering a genuine glimpse into the enduring spirit of rural Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Archerton, 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 Archerton, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Archerton includes the postcode (3723), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), 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 Archerton 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. |