Bradvale, 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 Bradvale, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bradvale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.79479 |
| Longitude | 143.36566 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 103.0 km² |
| Elevation | 265 m |
| Postcode | 3361 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 140 km west |
Bradvale is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 103.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 265 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km west of Melbourne. Bradvale is located at 37.7948°S, 143.3657°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3361. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bradvale rests where the rich, dark soils of the Western District begin to soften, rolling gently towards the distant, hazy blue of the Grampians. It lies 95.4 km west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 262°T), and is situated 11.9 km south-south-east of Skipton. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and golds, punctuated by the deep, almost black lines of established shelter belts that march across the paddocks like ancient fortifications. Here, the air carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the sweet, dry scent of sun-baked grasses, particularly potent in the late afternoon light that bleeds across the horizon in bruised purples and soft oranges. The houses, often of weathered timber or sturdy brick, seem to hunker down against the broad skies, their gardens a riot of hardy blooms that defy the occasional sharp wind.
The history of Bradvale is etched into the very grain of its farming heritage, a story of generations who coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. Sheep grazing and prime cattle production form the backbone of its economy, their presence felt in the lowing of distant herds and the occasional rumble of stock trucks on the bitumen. Older stone fences, meticulously laid, speak of a time when labour was abundant and the land was tamed with a patient, enduring hand. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Bradvale retains a quiet dignity, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a subtle hum of contented activity underpinning the outward calm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bradvale, 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 Bradvale, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bradvale includes the postcode (3361), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Bradvale 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. |