Bostocks Creek, 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 Bostocks Creek, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bostocks Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.30187 |
| Longitude | 143.11755 |
| Population | 84 |
| Density | 3.4 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 126 m |
| Postcode | 3260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 170 km west-southwest |
Bostocks Creek is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 84. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 126 m above sea level. It lies approximately 170 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Bostocks Creek is located at 38.3019°S, 143.1175°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bostocks Creek lies cradled by the soft, rolling contours of the Corangamite Shire, a landscape painted in muted greens and ochres under a vast, ever-changing sky. It lies 54.7 km east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.3 km south-south-west of Camperdown. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of drying grass, mingling with the earthy tang of damp soil after a passing shower, a subtle perfume that clings to the land like a memory. The creeks themselves, often shallow and meandering, are more like silver threads stitching through the paddocks, reflecting the intense blue of the daytime heavens or the bruised purples and golds of a setting sun. Here, the land breathes a quiet resilience, a gentle strength that has weathered seasons and generations.
The story of Bostocks Creek is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Victoria, its economy long anchored by the steady rhythm of sheep and cattle grazing on its fertile pastures. The rich volcanic soils, a legacy of ancient geological forces, have always promised abundance, supporting generations of farming families who have worked this land with a quiet dedication. While the broader region has seen shifts in its economic focus, from dairy to more diverse agricultural pursuits, the fundamental connection to the earth remains a defining characteristic of Bostocks Creek, a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The occasional weathered fence post, leaning against the wind, or the distant rumble of a tractor preparing the soil are small, yet potent, reminders of this enduring legacy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bostocks Creek, 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 Bostocks Creek, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bostocks Creek includes the postcode (3260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Bostocks Creek 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. |