Dumbalk, 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 Dumbalk, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Dumbalk |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.52454 |
| Longitude | 146.11994 |
| Population | 403 |
| Density | 7.6 /km² |
| Area | 52.7 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 3956 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 128 km southeast |
Dumbalk is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 403. The locality covers an area of 52.7 km², giving a population density of about 7.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 128 km southeast of Melbourne. Dumbalk is located at 38.5245°S, 146.1199°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3956. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dumbalk rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills that cradle the rich, dark soil of South Gippsland. It lies 50.0 km south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 224°T), and is situated 14.8 km south-south-west of Mirboo North. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pasture, a subtle perfume that shifts with the changing seasons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, has a diffused quality, softening the edges of the scattered farmhouses and the distant gum trees that punctuate the horizon. The land itself feels ancient and yielding, a generous canvas for the agricultural endeavours that define its character.
The history of Dumbalk is deeply entwined with the dairy industry, a legacy evident in the scattered milking sheds and the contented lowing of cattle that drift on the breeze. For generations, this land has provided sustenance, shaping the quiet resilience of its inhabitants and fostering a close-knit community. While dairy remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with some venturing into viticulture, sensing the subtle microclimates that can coax delicate flavours from the vine. Travellers passing through Dumbalk often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a stark contrast to the clamour of larger centres, and the genuine warmth of its people, a characteristic that has remained steadfast through the years.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dumbalk, 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 Dumbalk, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Dumbalk includes the postcode (3956), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland 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 Dumbalk 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. |