Burkes Bridge, 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 Burkes Bridge, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
| Locality | Burkes Bridge |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Gannawarra Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.8364 |
| Longitude | 144.34258 |
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 31.8 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 3568 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 227 km north-northwest |
Burkes Bridge is a locality in the Gannawarra Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 14. The locality covers an area of 31.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 227 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Burkes Bridge is located at 35.8364°S, 144.3426°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3568. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Burkes Bridge rests on the edge of the vast, flat plains, where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite, pale blue canvas, broken only by the occasional, stately gum tree standing sentinel. It lies 102.3 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 3°T), and is situated 9.8 km south-east of Cohuna. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the earth baked to a dry, crumbly texture under the relentless sun. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, a whisper of dust and the distant scent of sun-warmed earth, a constant reminder of the semi-arid climate that shapes this land. The wide, shallow Loddon River, a ribbon of life in this dry expanse, meanders lazily through the terrain, its banks fringed with resilient native grasses and the rustle of unseen creatures.
The history of Burkes Bridge is as deeply etched into the land as the tracks left by generations of cattle. This crossing point on the Loddon was vital for early settlers, facilitating the movement of livestock and goods across the challenging terrain, its very existence a testament to human perseverance. The local economy, once reliant on the hardy wool industry, now sees a diversification into cropping and, for those with a keen eye, the careful cultivation of vineyards that blush with colour in the autumn sun. The simple, functional bridge itself, a sturdy structure of concrete and steel, represents the enduring spirit of connection and commerce that has sustained Burkes Bridge through the years, a quiet hub for the surrounding agricultural heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burkes Bridge, 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 Burkes Bridge, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Burkes Bridge includes the postcode (3568), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Gannawarra 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 Burkes Bridge 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. |