Elingamite North, 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 Elingamite North, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Elingamite North |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.35078 |
| Longitude | 142.98001 |
| Population | 71 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 39.5 km² |
| Elevation | 136 m |
| Postcode | 3266 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 184 km west-southwest |
Elingamite North is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 71. The locality covers an area of 39.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 136 m above sea level. It lies approximately 184 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Elingamite North is located at 38.3508°S, 142.9800°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3266. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Elingamite North unfolds across undulating country, where the rich, dark soil, a legacy of ancient volcanic activity, yields to the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 42.2 km east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 87°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-east of Terang. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, broken by the occasional stand of sturdy eucalypts, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The sky, vast and often a startlingly pure blue, seems to press down gently on the broad paddocks, shaping the very character of the place – one of quiet endurance and a deep connection to the land. Even the air carries a subtle scent, a blend of turned earth and distant livestock, a constant reminder of the work that underpins Elingamite North.
Historically, the fortunes of Elingamite North have been inextricably tied to the bounty of its soil, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of grains. The echoes of early settlers, who carved their livelihoods from this land with grit and determination, are palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses that dot the horizon. The local economy, while still anchored in its agricultural roots, has seen a slow diversification, with a growing appreciation for the region’s quiet charm attracting a scattering of artisanal producers and small-scale tourism ventures. The presence of nearby wetlands, a haven for migratory birds, offers a subtle natural attraction, a place where the quiet persistence of nature mirrors the enduring spirit of Elingamite North itself.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elingamite North, 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 Elingamite North, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Elingamite North includes the postcode (3266), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Elingamite North 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. |