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| Locality | Barmah |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.95003 |
| Longitude | 144.98894 |
| Population | 269 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 144.6 km² |
| Elevation | 104 m |
| Postcode | 3639 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 207 km north |
Barmah is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 269. The locality covers an area of 144.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 207 km north of Melbourne. Barmah is located at 35.9500°S, 144.9889°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3639. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barmah rests on the edge of a great, ancient forest, a place where the Murray River, swollen with the bounty of upstream lands, whispers secrets to the red earth. It lies 60.1 km north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 322°T), and is situated 22.3 km east-north-east of Moama. The air here, even on a blustery day, carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the river’s generous embrace and the vast expanse of river red gums that define the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the undergrowth, illuminating the delicate fronds of ferns and the rough bark of towering trees. The landscape breathes with a quiet permanence, a sense of enduring life that has seen seasons turn for millennia. The very ground feels softened by the constant presence of water, a gentle yielding that contrasts with the starker dryness of the country further afield.
This is country that remembers the journeys of the Yorta Yorta people, their deep connection to the waterways and the abundant life they sustain, a heritage that underpins the very character of Barmah. The local economy, intrinsically linked to the river and the surrounding fertile plains, has long been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and grazing. Timber milling, a significant industry in past generations, has left its mark on the town’s character, a legacy of hard work and resourcefulness evident in the sturdy buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, the vastness of the Barmah National Park draws travellers seeking the wild beauty of the iconic red gum forests, a place where the river’s influence creates a unique ecosystem, a sanctuary for wildlife and a balm for the soul.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Barmah, Victoria. 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 Barmah, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Barmah includes the postcode (3639), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Barmah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |