Derby, 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 Derby, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Derby |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.65471 |
| Longitude | 144.01434 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 37.9 km² |
| Elevation | 149 m |
| Postcode | 3516 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 154 km north-northwest |
Derby is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 37.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 154 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Derby is located at 36.6547°S, 144.0143°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3516. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Derby rests on a broad, alluvial plain, a place where the earth seems to spread itself out, a gentle canvas under an immense sky. It lies 26.3 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 295°T), and is situated 26.3 km north-west of Kangaroo Flat. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, softened by the haze of distance, the land unfurling towards the horizon with a quiet, determined grace. Low-lying, it breathes a languid air, the sun a benevolent weight that warms the soil and encourages a slow, steady growth. The very air carries a subtle dryness, a whisper of the vastness that lies beyond, and the light at dusk often paints the wide expanse in hues of bruised plum and pale gold, a fleeting moment of hushed grandeur.
The history of Derby is a story of the land's bounty, of pioneers who sought their fortunes in its fertile embrace. It began as a farming district, its rich soils proving ideal for crops and grazing, the prosperity of the region built on the sweat and toil of those who worked the earth. Though agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has broadened its scope, embracing small-scale industries and a growing tourism sector drawn to the region's unpretentious charm and accessible natural beauty. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the quiet waterways that thread through the surrounding countryside, their surfaces mirroring the endless sky, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the open, sun-drenched paddocks. This is a place where the past feels close, not in grand monuments, but in the enduring character of the land and the quiet resilience of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Derby, 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 Derby, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Derby includes the postcode (3516), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Derby 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. |