Buckley, 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, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Buckley |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.21927 |
| Longitude | 144.09279 |
| Population | 209 |
| Density | 3.5 /km² |
| Area | 59.4 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 3240 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 89 km west-southwest |
Buckley is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 209. The locality covers an area of 59.4 km², giving a population density of about 3.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Buckley is located at 38.2193°S, 144.0928°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3240. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Buckley rests upon a landscape that breathes with the patient, rolling contours of the land, a place where the sky seems to hold a deeper hue of blue. It lies 24.9 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 252°T), and is situated 11.1 km east of Winchelsea. The terrain here is a subtle, pleasing swell, not dramatic but yielding, softened by the pervasive scent of eucalypt and damp earth after a passing shower. Fields of pasture, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons often softened by a haze, and the air itself carries a clean, crisp freshness, particularly in the early morning light when dew still clings to the wild grasses. The character of Buckley is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered its share of winds and seasons without losing its grounded, unassuming charm.
The history of Buckley is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural practices that have shaped its economy for generations. This land has long been a provider, its fertile soil supporting the grazing of livestock and the cultivation of crops, a steady, dependable rhythm that underpins the local way of life. While not a hub of bustling industry, Buckley’s strength lies in its connection to the land and the surrounding agricultural enterprises that form the backbone of its prosperity. The neighbouring areas, with their own particular stories and offerings, contribute to a broader regional character, yet Buckley retains its distinct identity, a place where the pace of life feels intrinsically linked to the cycles of nature and the quiet hum of rural existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buckley, 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, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Buckley includes the postcode (3240), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast 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 Buckley 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. |