Denison, 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 Denison, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
| Locality | Denison |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wellington Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.0381 |
| Longitude | 146.87488 |
| Population | 452 |
| Density | 5.6 /km² |
| Area | 80.7 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 3858 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 170 km east |
Denison is a locality in the Wellington Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 452. The locality covers an area of 80.7 km², giving a population density of about 5.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 170 km east of Melbourne. Denison is located at 38.0381°S, 146.8749°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3858. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Denison sits quietly at the lower reaches of the rolling hills that cup the Gippsland Lakes, where the air carries a perpetual whisper of salt and the distant murmur of water. It lies 36.0 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 60°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-west of Maffra. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, a mosaic of emerald pastures and darker, richer soil, punctuated by stands of gum trees that stand like patient sentinels against the wide, often brilliant sky. The character of Denison is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the day unfurls at its own unhurried pace, marked by the lowing of cattle in the paddocks and the occasional rumble of a ute heading towards the coast. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, almost tangible glow that seems to settle over the homesteads and fences with a profound sense of peace.
The story of Denison is deeply intertwined with the fertile land and its capacity to yield, a tradition that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Originally shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and grazing, the local economy still draws strength from these roots, with sheep and cattle forming a familiar sight across the undulating terrain. Closer to the waterways, there's a subtle hum of activity connected to the broader Gippsland Lakes precinct, a gateway to boating and fishing that draws visitors seeking respite. Denison itself, however, holds a quiet charm, a place where the past is not so much a relic as a living memory, evident in the sturdy, often weather-beaten farm buildings and the enduring sense of community that binds its people. The sheer abundance of wildflowers that erupt across the fields in spring, a vibrant, fleeting spectacle, speaks to the enduring wildness that still breathes beneath the settled order of Denison.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Denison, 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 Denison, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Denison includes the postcode (3858), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wellington Shire), 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 Denison 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. |