Bannerton, 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 Bannerton, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Bannerton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Swan Hill Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.73763 |
| Longitude | 142.79858 |
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 168.4 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 3549 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 393 km north-northwest |
Bannerton is a locality in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 40. The locality covers an area of 168.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 393 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Bannerton is located at 34.7376°S, 142.7986°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3549. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bannerton rests on a wide, sun-drenched plain where the Mallee scrub surrenders to the cultivated fields. It lies 84.4 km south-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 134°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-south-east of Robinvale. The land here is a canvas of ochre and pale gold, stretching towards horizons that promise endless sky. Low-lying eucalyptus and saltbush dot the landscape, their muted greens a subtle counterpoint to the pervasive, dusty brown of the earth. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the scent of dry grass and the distant murmur of wind through sparse vegetation, a constant, gentle breath that shapes the very character of this place. The light at midday can be blinding, a fierce white intensity, but as dusk approaches, it softens into hues of apricot and rose, casting long, searching shadows that imbue the sparsely populated land with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of Bannerton is intrinsically linked to the expansion of agriculture across Victoria’s western plains, its existence a testament to the tenacity of those who sought to tame this seemingly unforgiving terrain. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established farms that would eventually form the backbone of Bannerton's economy, primarily focused on grain production and sheep grazing. The rich, dark earth, once painstakingly cleared, now yields bountiful harvests, the amber waves of wheat a familiar sight stretching across the paddocks. Remnants of older farming practices can still be glimpsed, weathered sheds and abandoned farmhouses whispering tales of generations who worked this land, their labour etched into the very character of Bannerton. The nearby Murray River, though not directly bordering Bannerton, has always played a crucial role in the region's prosperity, its waters vital for irrigation, supporting a more diverse agricultural output in neighbouring areas and influencing the overall economic climate.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bannerton, 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 Bannerton, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Bannerton includes the postcode (3549), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Swan Hill 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 Bannerton 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. |