Codrington, 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 Codrington, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
| Locality | Codrington |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moyne Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.25731 |
| Longitude | 141.96924 |
| Population | 49 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 63.3 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 3285 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 267 km west-southwest |
Codrington is a locality in the Moyne Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 49. The locality covers an area of 63.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 267 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Codrington is located at 38.2573°S, 141.9692°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Codrington lies cradled by the broad, sweeping plains of western Victoria, a landscape where the sky seems to stretch on forever, meeting rolling country that whispers of sheep and wheat. It lies 47.7 km west-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 285°T), and is situated 19.0 km west-north-west of Port Fairy. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of dry earth, particularly potent after a rare rain, and the distant bleating of sheep forms a constant, gentle soundtrack. Sunlight, when it falls, paints the fields in hues of ochre and gold, deepening to a rich amber as the day wanes, casting long, soft shadows across the land. The very character of Codrington is etched into this open expanse, a quiet resilience born of the elements and the steady, enduring rhythm of agricultural life.
Historically, Codrington’s story is intertwined with the pastoral ambitions that shaped this part of Australia, its economy deeply rooted in the fertile, volcanic soils that support vast sheep stations and cropping enterprises. The land, once home to Indigenous peoples for millennia, was later carved into large holdings, fostering a tradition of hardy farming that continues to define the region’s economic pulse. There are no grand monuments here, but the enduring presence of weathered farmhouses and the quiet hum of machinery working the fields speak to a continuity of purpose. Travellers passing through Codrington will find a place that values practicality and a deep connection to the earth, where the day’s labours are often dictated by the sun and the seasons, a subtle testament to the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Codrington, 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 Codrington, in the Moyne Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Codrington includes the postcode (3285), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moyne 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 Codrington 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. |