Cosgrove South, 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 Cosgrove South, in the Greater Shepparton City local government area.
| Locality | Cosgrove South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Shepparton City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.41279 |
| Longitude | 145.63183 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 52.0 km² |
| Elevation | 136 m |
| Postcode | 3631 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 167 km north-northeast |
Cosgrove South is a locality in the Greater Shepparton City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 52.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 136 m above sea level. It lies approximately 167 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Cosgrove South is located at 36.4128°S, 145.6318°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3631. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cosgrove South breathes with the quiet tenacity of the northern Victorian plains, a landscape etched by the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 20.9 km east-south-east of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 102°T), and is situated 12.1 km east of Shepparton East. Here, the earth stretches out in broad, sun-kissed acres, broken only by the stoic lines of fence posts and the occasional stand of hardy gum trees that offer scant shade against the generous sky. The air, particularly as the day begins to wane, carries a subtle, dry warmth, smelling faintly of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a scent that seems to cling to everything. The land itself, a deep, rich loam, promises fertility, a promise that has shaped the lives and labours of generations who have worked this soil. The distant horizon, often a hazy line under the vast blue, speaks of a boundless expanse, a constant reminder of the sheer scale of this country.
The story of Cosgrove South is intrinsically tied to the fertile Goulburn Valley, a region long recognised for its agricultural potential. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant harvests, began to carve out livelihoods from this land, establishing a tradition of farming that continues to define the local economy. While the broader region is known for its dairy and horticulture, Cosgrove South itself has historically been a place where mixed farming, encompassing cereals and livestock, has taken root. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons – the urgent work of planting and harvesting, the quiet of winter, and the constant vigilance required to coax sustenance from the earth. Though not a place of grand monuments, the enduring character of Cosgrove South is found in its working farms and the quiet resilience of its people, who continue to tend the land that has sustained them.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cosgrove South, 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 Cosgrove South, in the Greater Shepparton City local government area.
Detailed location data for Cosgrove South includes the postcode (3631), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Shepparton City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Cosgrove South 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. |