Dennington, 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 Dennington, in the Warrnambool City local government area.
| Locality | Dennington |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Warrnambool City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.35514 |
| Longitude | 142.43369 |
| Population | 1,842 |
| Density | 153.5 /km² |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 3280 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 229 km west-southwest |
Dennington is a locality in the Warrnambool City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,842. The locality covers an area of 12.0 km², giving a population density of about 153.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 229 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Dennington is located at 38.3551°S, 142.4337°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3280. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dennington settles into the landscape with a quiet certainty, a cluster of homes and businesses spread across rolling country that slopes gently towards the coast. It lies 5.7 km west-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 287°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-east of Koroit. The air here carries a subtle dampness, a reminder of the proximity to the Southern Ocean, and the light often possesses a milky, diffused quality, particularly on overcast days. Fields of green pasture, punctuated by the darker shapes of scattered gums and pines, stretch in every direction, a patchwork quilt stitched by fences and hedgerows. The terrain, while not dramatic, offers a pleasing, undulating character, a landscape that has been shaped by time and the patient hand of agriculture rather than geological upheaval.
The history of Dennington is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural lands of the western district, a place where dairying and grazing have long formed the backbone of its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established farms that have, in many cases, remained in family hands for generations, fostering a strong sense of continuity. The local school, a modest but vital hub, serves as a focal point for the community, a place where children learn about the land and their place within it. While not a bustling centre, Dennington possesses a distinct character, a quiet resilience forged by the cycles of the seasons and the steady work of its inhabitants, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the needs of the land and the close-knit bonds of its neighbours.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dennington, 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 Dennington, in the Warrnambool City local government area.
Detailed location data for Dennington includes the postcode (3280), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Warrnambool 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 Dennington 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. |