Billabong, 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 Billabong, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
| Locality | Billabong |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wellington Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.25152 |
| Longitude | 146.81698 |
| Area | 183.9 km² |
| Postcode | 3858 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 175 km east-northeast |
Billabong is a locality in the Wellington Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 183.9 km². It lies approximately 175 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Billabong is located at 37.2515°S, 146.8170°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3858. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Billabong lies cradled by the rolling hills of Gippsland, a landscape painted in muted greens and ochres. It lies 108.3 km south-south-east of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 156°T), and is situated 36.9 km east of Mount Buller. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypt, a constant reminder of the wilder country that presses in from the horizon. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, its contours softened by the passage of seasons and the persistent work of rain and sun. The occasional shimmer of heat above the distant paddocks hints at the dry spells, a contrast to the lushness that can emerge after a good soak.
Historically, Billabong’s fortunes have been tied to the richness of the soil and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that have sustained generations, their efforts etched into the very character of the place. The gentle flow of the nearby waterway, a namesake to the locality, has long been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life, providing sustenance and a vital artery for transport in days gone by. While the primary economy remains rooted in agriculture, with grazing and cropping forming the backbone, a subtle shift is occurring, with a growing appreciation for the local produce and the quiet beauty that draws a thoughtful traveller seeking a genuine connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Billabong, 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 Billabong, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Billabong includes the postcode (3858), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wellington 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 Billabong 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. |