Bullumwaal, 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 Bullumwaal, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bullumwaal |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.64191 |
| Longitude | 147.58231 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 110.2 km² |
| Elevation | 333 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 231 km east |
Bullumwaal is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 110.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 333 m above sea level. It lies approximately 231 km east of Melbourne. Bullumwaal is located at 37.6419°S, 147.5823°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bullumwaal resides in a landscape of rolling hills, their slopes softened by a dense cloak of eucalypt forest that whispers with the passage of wind. It lies 112.1 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 57°T), and is situated 23.6 km north of Bairnsdale. The air here carries the distinct scent of damp earth and resin, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long, bruised shadows across the valleys. The land itself feels ancient, a quiet testament to the slow, persistent work of water and gravity, where creeks, often no more than silver threads after dry spells, carve their patient paths through the terrain. The character of Bullumwaal is one of understated resilience, a place where the wildness of the surrounding bushland is a constant, gentle presence, shaping the rhythm of life.
The history of Bullumwaal is closely tied to the land's bounty, with early settlers drawn to its potential for grazing and timber. The rich soil, particularly in the sheltered hollows, proved fertile for a variety of agricultural pursuits, and the echoes of past farming endeavours can still be glimpsed in the weathered fences and the occasional remnant orchard. While the era of large-scale timber milling has largely passed, the forest remains a significant feature, offering sanctuary for native wildlife and a quiet beauty that draws a different kind of visitor. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by a blend of these enduring connections to the land, with a sense of community forged in the shared experience of living in this particular corner of East Gippsland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bullumwaal, 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 Bullumwaal, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bullumwaal includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Bullumwaal 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. |