Burnewang, 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 Burnewang, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
| Locality | Burnewang |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Campaspe Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.47146 |
| Longitude | 144.67478 |
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 28.8 km² |
| Elevation | 135 m |
| Postcode | 3558 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 151 km north |
Burnewang is a locality in the Campaspe Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 41. The locality covers an area of 28.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 135 m above sea level. It lies approximately 151 km north of Melbourne. Burnewang is located at 36.4715°S, 144.6748°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3558. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Burnewang stretches across a landscape etched by the subtle curves of the Campaspe River, a ribbon of life through country that breathes the dry, warm air of inland Victoria. It lies 47.3 km north-east of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 48°T), and is situated 11.9 km south of Rochester. The earth here is a rich, ochre-tinged soil, supporting hardy grasses that turn a pale gold under the persistent sun, and the occasional sturdy gum tree stands sentinel, its bark peeling like old parchment. The sky above Burnewang is a vast, boundless canvas, often painted with clouds that drift with a languid grace, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, bathing the plains in a honeyed glow that seems to coax secrets from the land. The character of Burnewang is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the wind whispers tales of open spaces.
The history of Burnewang is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, a legacy built on the back of agriculture and grazing. For generations, this country has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep and cattle farming, the distant bleating of lambs or the lowing of cattle a common soundtrack to the days. The Campaspe River itself has been the lifeblood, its reliable flow a constant reassurance in a climate that can swing from drought to deluge. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling industry, Burnewang possesses a distinct identity shaped by its agrarian roots and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet dignity that resonates in the weathered fences and the steadfastness of its rural heart.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burnewang, 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 Burnewang, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Burnewang includes the postcode (3558), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Campaspe 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 Burnewang 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. |