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| Locality | Clear Lake |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Horsham Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.94521 |
| Longitude | 141.89697 |
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 125.9 km² |
| Elevation | 149 m |
| Postcode | 3409 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 288 km west-northwest |
Clear Lake is a locality in the Horsham Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 80. The locality covers an area of 125.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Clear Lake is located at 36.9452°S, 141.8970°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3409. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Clear Lake shimmers under a wide, often boundless sky, a shallow expanse of water reflecting the muted colours of the surrounding plains. It lies 138.9 km north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 36.7 km south-west of Horsham. The land here is a patchwork of broad, gently rolling country, the soil a rich ochre that hints at the agricultural bounty it supports. Scattered stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the horizon, offering sparse shade to the grazing livestock. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty scent, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked grass. Even in its stillness, the landscape possesses a quiet, watchful character, as if holding its breath, waiting for the next shift in the wind or the turning of the season.
The history of Clear Lake is etched into the very grain of the land, a story tied to the cultivation of wheat and the patient tending of sheep that have long been the backbone of its economy. For generations, families have worked this country, their lives shaped by the dependable, yet sometimes capricious, rhythm of the seasons. The small cluster of buildings that comprise Clear Lake itself offers a sense of enduring presence, a place where the local general store and the mechanics' workshop serve as quiet hubs of activity. It is a locality where the past feels close, not a distant echo, but a tangible presence in the weathered fences and the enduring traditions of its people.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Clear Lake, Victoria. 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 Clear Lake, in the Horsham Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Clear Lake includes the postcode (3409), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Horsham Rural City), 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 Clear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |