Arnold, 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 Arnold, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Arnold |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.67215 |
| Longitude | 143.85832 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 49.5 km² |
| Elevation | 157 m |
| Postcode | 3551 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 160 km northwest |
Arnold is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 49.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 157 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km northwest of Melbourne. Arnold is located at 36.6722°S, 143.8583°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3551. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Arnold rests on land that holds a quiet hum, a gentle slope towards the Loddon River where willows weep into its slow, brown current. It lies 38.8 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 284°T), and is situated 9.0 km south of Inglewood. The surrounding country unfolds in a soft patchwork of paddocks, some green with winter pasture, others the dusty gold of approaching summer, punctuated by stands of gum trees whose bark peels in papery strips. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of earth and something vaguely sweet, perhaps from the wild clover that carpets the verges after rain, and the sky often stretches in an immense, pale blue, broken only by the occasional drift of cloud. The character of Arnold is one of patient endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sun’s passage across the heavens is the most reliable clock.
The story of Arnold is tied to the land's bounty, to the sheep and cattle that have grazed these plains for generations, their wool and meat finding markets far beyond the horizon. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established homesteads that have since weathered countless seasons, their weathered timber a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who first called this place home. While agriculture remains the bedrock of Arnold’s economy, the growing appreciation for regional produce and the steady flow of travellers seeking a taste of authentic country life have brought a subtle shift, a quiet burgeoning of local craft and artisanal foods that now grace the shelves of the general store. The Loddon River, a constant companion, offers not just a source of life for the land but a tranquil spot for those who find solace in its steady flow, a gentle reminder of the natural rhythms that underpin life in Arnold.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arnold, 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 Arnold, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Arnold includes the postcode (3551), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Arnold 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. |