Buckland, 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 Buckland, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Buckland |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.85635 |
| Longitude | 146.90327 |
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 374.9 km² |
| Elevation | 545 m |
| Postcode | 3740 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 202 km east-northeast |
Buckland is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 141. The locality covers an area of 374.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 545 m above sea level. It lies approximately 202 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Buckland is located at 36.8563°S, 146.9033°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Buckland rests in a fold of rolling hills, where the earth exhales the scent of damp soil and eucalyptus after a spring shower. It lies 75.9 km south-east of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 136°T), and is situated 21.2 km south-west of Bright. The landscape here is a gentle tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by the darker, more rugged outlines of native bushland that climb the slopes towards the horizon. Sheep graze in contented herds, their white fleeces stark against the deep green of the paddocks, while the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant farmhouse roof hints at the human presence that has shaped this country. The air itself carries a crisp cleanness, a tangible coolness that speaks of elevation and the proximity of the high country, and in the late afternoon, the western sky often bleeds into hues of rose and violet, casting a warm, ephemeral glow over the valley.
The history of Buckland is deeply entwined with the pastoral traditions of the region, its fertile lands having long supported grazing enterprises that defined the early economy. More recently, the allure of its tranquil setting and the promise of a simpler life has drawn a new wave of residents, contributing to a quiet resurgence of local activity. While not a bustling centre, Buckland retains a distinct character, a sense of enduring connection to the land that is palpable in the slow rhythm of daily life. The local general store, a venerable institution, serves as a de facto meeting point, its shelves stocked with essentials and its counters a hub for the quiet exchange of news and neighbourly chatter, fostering a sense of community that feels both organic and resilient.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buckland, 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 Buckland, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Buckland includes the postcode (3740), 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 Buckland 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. |