Cassilis, 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 Cassilis, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cassilis |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.20414 |
| Longitude | 147.60514 |
| Population | 28 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 532 m |
| Postcode | 3898 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 243 km east-northeast |
Cassilis is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 28. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 532 m above sea level. It lies approximately 243 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Cassilis is located at 37.2041°S, 147.6051°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3898. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cassilis unfolds as a place where the land itself seems to breathe, a quiet settlement embraced by the rolling hills of East Gippsland. It lies 135.7 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 152°T), and is situated 34.5 km east-south-east of Dinner Plain. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth after rain and the subtle perfume of eucalypt, a constant reminder of the wild country that presses in from all sides. The landscape is a gentle mosaic of cleared pastures and dense bush, where the colour of the grass shifts from vibrant green in the cooler months to a sun-bleached gold as summer approaches. The houses, often of weatherboard and tin, are scattered like fallen leaves across the terrain, each with its own patch of garden where roses and geraniums stubbornly thrive. The pace of life here is governed by the sun and the seasons, a slow, steady rhythm that allows for contemplation and a deep connection with the natural world.
The history of Cassilis is intrinsically linked to the land and its bounty, a story woven through generations of farming and grazing. For many years, the rich soil supported dairy herds, their contented lowing a familiar sound on the morning air, and the rich, dark earth still holds the memory of those times. More recently, the focus has broadened, with some landholders exploring opportunities in boutique agriculture and viticulture, adding new colours and textures to the economic fabric of Cassilis. The nearby rivers, their waters flowing clear and cool, have always been a lifeblood, providing sustenance and recreation, their banks a haven for native birds. While Cassilis may not boast grand monuments, its distinction lies in its enduring connection to the earth and the quiet resilience of its people, a character shaped by the land and the enduring spirit of rural life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cassilis, 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 Cassilis, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cassilis includes the postcode (3898), 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 Cassilis 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. |