Bonang, 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 Bonang, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bonang |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -37.14889 |
| Longitude | 148.64785 |
| Population | 47 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 529.8 km² |
| Elevation | 667 m |
| Postcode | 3888 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 333 km east-northeast |
Bonang is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 47. The locality covers an area of 529.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 667 m above sea level. It lies approximately 333 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Bonang is located at 37.1489°S, 148.6479°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3888. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bonang lies cradled by the rolling hills and ancient forests of East Gippsland, a place where the air hums with the quiet industry of nature and the land breathes deep. It lies 193.5 km south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 127°T), and is situated 57.6 km north-north-east of Orbost. The terrain here is a study in greens and browns, a patchwork of cleared pasture giving way to dense stands of eucalypt that reach for a sky that can shift from a sharp, brilliant blue to a soft, bruised grey in a matter of hours. Waterways, cool and clear, thread through the valleys, their banks often softened by ferns and the dappled shade of overhanging branches. The very earth feels substantial underfoot, a testament to the geological forces that shaped this country, and the light at dusk often spills across the landscape in long, golden shafts, transforming the ordinary into something akin to enchantment.
The history of Bonang is etched into its very being, a story of hardy settlers who carved a life from this often unforgiving, yet bountiful, country. For generations, grazing and agriculture have been the lifeblood of Bonang, with sheep and cattle dotting the paddocks, their presence a gentle counterpoint to the wilder spirit of the surrounding bush. While the echoes of past industries might linger, the present economy of Bonang is a more diverse affair, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing visitors seeking a slower pace and a connection to the land. Local produce, often grown with a deep understanding of the seasons, finds its way to nearby markets, and the quiet hum of the community is a reflection of its enduring connection to the cycles of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bonang, 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 Bonang, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bonang includes the postcode (3888), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Bonang 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. |