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| Locality | Bogong |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.79695 |
| Longitude | 147.22155 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 58.6 km² |
| Elevation | 763 m |
| Postcode | 3699 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 230 km east-northeast |
Bogong is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 58.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 763 m above sea level. It lies approximately 230 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Bogong is located at 36.7970°S, 147.2216°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3699. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bogong, a name that whispers of altitude and ancient winds, unfurls its character across the rugged slopes of the Victorian High Country. It lies 80.2 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 159°T), and is situated 9.3 km north-north-west of Falls Creek. Here, the land climbs with a determined grace, a mosaic of towering gums and hardy alpine shrubs clinging to a terrain sculpted by millennia of frost and thaw. The air itself carries a keen, sharp edge, particularly in the early mornings when mist, like a shy ghost, drifts through the valleys, softening the hard lines of the granite outcrops. Sunlight, when it breaks through, possesses a unique clarity, illuminating the greens and browns of the landscape with an almost crystalline intensity, making the distant peaks appear as if painted onto the vast blue canvas of the sky.
The history of Bogong is inextricably linked to the great Snowy Mountains Scheme, a monumental undertaking that transformed this wild country into a powerhouse of hydroelectricity. The construction of the Hume Dam and the associated tunnels and power stations brought a transient population and a spirit of ambitious endeavour to the region, leaving behind a legacy of engineering marvels and a deep connection to the nation's energy needs. While the grand projects have largely receded into the past, the echoes of that era remain, a subtle undercurrent beneath the prevailing quietude. Today, Bogong's economy is more attuned to the natural rhythms of the land, with a focus on grazing sheep and cattle on the high plains during the warmer months, and a growing appeal for travellers drawn to the stark beauty and challenging terrain for hiking and nature exploration. The very essence of Bogong is one of resilience, a place where human endeavour has always had to contend with, and ultimately find harmony with, the formidable power of the mountains.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bogong, 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 Bogong, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bogong includes the postcode (3699), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Alpine 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 Bogong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |