Callawadda, 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 Callawadda, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Callawadda |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.82224 |
| Longitude | 142.80544 |
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 137.6 km² |
| Elevation | 176 m |
| Postcode | 3387 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 220 km west-northwest |
Callawadda is a locality in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 43. The locality covers an area of 137.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 176 m above sea level. It lies approximately 220 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Callawadda is located at 36.8222°S, 142.8054°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3387. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Callawadda lies in a gentle embrace of rolling plains, where the earth, a rich ochre, stretches towards a horizon softened by the distant, hazy blue of the Grampians. It lies 131.6 km west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 266°T), and is situated 24.9 km north of Stawell. Here, the sky seems to hold a particular, luminous quality, especially in the late afternoon, as if the sun itself lingered a moment longer to paint the scattered stands of gum trees in shades of burnished gold and pale silver. The air, dry and carrying the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked grass, whispers across the paddocks, a constant, soft exhalation of the land. Everywhere, the landscape speaks of patient cultivation, of fields patiently waiting for the touch of rain and the hand of the farmer.
The story of Callawadda is deeply entwined with the sturdy, resilient spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground, drawn by the promise of wheat and wool. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, with the local economy continuing to draw strength from broadacre farming and livestock grazing, a quiet continuation of ancestral ways. While the grander peaks of the Grampians are a significant draw for travellers seeking grander vistas, Callawadda itself offers a more intimate connection to the pastoral heart of the region, a place where the simple act of watching the clouds drift across the immense sky can feel like a profound experience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Callawadda, 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 Callawadda, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Callawadda includes the postcode (3387), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Grampians 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 Callawadda 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. |