Buffalo River, 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 Buffalo River, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Buffalo River |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.65501 |
| Longitude | 146.65981 |
| Population | 251 |
| Density | 3.0 /km² |
| Area | 83.7 km² |
| Elevation | 248 m |
| Postcode | 3737 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 198 km northeast |
Buffalo River is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 251. The locality covers an area of 83.7 km², giving a population density of about 3.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 248 m above sea level. It lies approximately 198 km northeast of Melbourne. Buffalo River is located at 36.6550°S, 146.6598°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3737. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Buffalo River winds through a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, a ribbon of cool, clear water reflecting the broad Australian sky. It lies 44.8 km south-east of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 136°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-west of Myrtleford. The surrounding country rises and falls with a gentle persistence, cloaked in a mosaic of grazing paddocks, sun-bleached tussock grass, and stands of eucalypt that scent the air with their sharp, clean perfume. Here, the light at dawn often spills across the land in hues of soft rose and pale gold, lending a quiet luminescence to the scene, and the air, particularly after a rain, carries the earthy aroma of damp soil and eucalyptus. The terrain is a testament to the patient sculpting of water and wind, the hills not so much imposing mountains as rounded shoulders of the earth, softened by the passage of seasons.
The history of Buffalo River is deeply entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, drawn to its promising pastures for sheep and cattle. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the land, a steady rhythm of farming and grazing defining the lives of its inhabitants. While not a place of grand mining booms or bustling harbours, its character is one of quiet resilience and dependable productivity. The river itself, a vital artery, has always been central, not only for livestock but also for the simple pleasures of fishing and quiet contemplation. The neighbouring communities share a common thread of rural heritage, a shared understanding of the seasons and the land, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence that colours the everyday life of Buffalo River.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Buffalo River, 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 Buffalo River, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Buffalo River includes the postcode (3737), 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 Buffalo River 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. |