Buckley Swamp, 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 Buckley Swamp, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Buckley Swamp |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85637 |
| Longitude | 142.07911 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 29.7 km² |
| Elevation | 219 m |
| Postcode | 3301 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 253 km west |
Buckley Swamp is a locality in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 24. The locality covers an area of 29.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 219 m above sea level. It lies approximately 253 km west of Melbourne. Buckley Swamp is located at 37.8564°S, 142.0791°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3301. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Buckley Swamp breathes with the quiet resilience of the Western District, a low-lying expanse where the land exhales a damp, earthy scent. It lies 67.8 km north-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 327°T), and is situated 13.7 km south-south-east of Hamilton. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of undulating plains, punctuated by the deeper depressions that give the swamp its name, often holding a glassy sheen of water reflecting the vast, pale blue sky. Clumps of hardy, wind-sculpted eucalyptus dot the landscape, their silvery leaves rustling a constant, gentle murmur against the ever-present breeze that sweeps across the open country. The air itself feels clean and cool, carrying the faintest whisper of distant livestock and the sweet, dry perfume of sun-baked grasses.
Historically, this land has sustained pastoral pursuits, its rich soils supporting grazing for generations of sheep and cattle, a legacy evident in the weathered fences and the sturdy, functional farmhouses that dot the broader region. The economy of Buckley Swamp and its neighbouring districts remains intrinsically tied to agriculture, with wool and prime lamb being significant contributors. While not a hub of industry, the quiet diligence of its inhabitants underpins the area's steady, unhurried pace of life, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the daily ebb and flow. The very character of Buckley Swamp is one of understated endurance, a place where the land and its people have found a quiet accord.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buckley Swamp, 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 Buckley Swamp, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Buckley Swamp includes the postcode (3301), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Grampians 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 Buckley Swamp 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. |