Bungil, 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 Bungil, in the Towong Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bungil |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Towong Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.08354 |
| Longitude | 147.40803 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 95.9 km² |
| Elevation | 202 m |
| Postcode | 3691 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 290 km northeast |
Bungil is a locality in the Towong Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 11. The locality covers an area of 95.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 202 m above sea level. It lies approximately 290 km northeast of Melbourne. Bungil is located at 36.0835°S, 147.4080°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3691. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bungil lies in a landscape of subtle grazes and patient horizons, where the ochre of the earth bleeds into the pale blue of the sky. It lies 46.5 km east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 84°T), and is situated 26.3 km north-east of Tallangatta. The land rolls with a quiet strength, a gentle swell that speaks of ancient geological forces and the slow, persistent work of water. Here, the air carries the dry, clean scent of eucalyptus and the fainter, sweeter perfume of distant wildflowers, a breath that seems to deepen as the sun begins its descent, painting the western sky in strokes of rose and molten gold. The very texture of the country feels weathered and wise, a mosaic of sun-baked grasses, scattered scrub, and the occasional sturdy gum tree standing sentinel against the vastness.
The history of Bungil is intrinsically tied to the land's bounty, a narrative woven from the wool of sheep and the grain of wheat that has sustained generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and open country, established a presence here, their efforts shaping the agricultural heart of the district. The local economy still echoes this heritage, with farming and grazing remaining central pillars, their rhythms dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of the land. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of daily life in Bungil, their doors opening each morning to the same unwavering, sun-drenched light that has always greeted this corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bungil, 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 Bungil, in the Towong Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bungil includes the postcode (3691), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Towong 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 Bungil 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. |