Catumnal, 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 Catumnal, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Catumnal |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.07984 |
| Longitude | 143.61816 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 42.8 km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Postcode | 3537 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 227 km north-northwest |
Catumnal is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 42.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 110 m above sea level. It lies approximately 227 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Catumnal is located at 36.0798°S, 143.6182°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3537. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Catumnal lies at the edge of a vast, sun-bleached plain, where the earth, a rich ochre, seems to hold the heat of forgotten summers. It lies 95.7 km north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 322°T), and is situated 12.1 km west-north-west of Boort. The landscape here unfolds in subtle, sweeping curves, punctuated by hardy gums whose silver-green leaves whisper secrets on the dry breeze. Across the paddocks, the muted golds and browns of dry grass stretch towards a horizon that seems to hum with an almost palpable stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low rumble of a passing ute. The air itself carries a fine, dry dust, a constant reminder of the land's enduring, resilient character.
The story of Catumnal is one of tenacious farming and a deep connection to the soil, a legacy stretching back to the early days of pastoral settlement. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock that graze the surrounding country, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make their home on this fertile, if sometimes unforgiving, land. The local economy, still largely rooted in sheep and cattle grazing, finds its pulse in the weekly sale yards, where the land's bounty is traded. A small but proud community centre serves as the hub for local gatherings, a place where the shared history and quiet traditions of Catumnal are kept alive.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Catumnal, 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 Catumnal, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Catumnal includes the postcode (3537), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Catumnal 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. |