Fentons Creek, 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 Fentons Creek, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Fentons Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.55747 |
| Longitude | 143.52881 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 67.7 km² |
| Elevation | 196 m |
| Postcode | 3518 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 189 km northwest |
Fentons Creek is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 67.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 196 m above sea level. It lies approximately 189 km northwest of Melbourne. Fentons Creek is located at 36.5575°S, 143.5288°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3518. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Fentons Creek lies in a landscape that breathes the patient, sun-drenched quietude of central Victoria. It lies 70.6 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 288°T), and is situated 15.9 km south-south-west of Wedderburn. The land here is a study in subtle shifts: broad, open country gives way to gentle slopes that hold the afternoon light in their tawny grasses, a muted gold that deepens as the day cools. Dry creek beds, like veins in the earth, trace their way across the terrain, hinting at the ephemeral generosity of seasonal rains. Scattered stands of eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of grey and ochre, punctuate the fields, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that carries on the breeze. The air itself feels thin and clear, carrying the faint, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet perfume of wild herbs.
The history of Fentons Creek is etched into this terrain, a narrative of hardy endeavour and quiet resilience. For generations, this land has sustained agricultural pursuits, primarily grazing and cropping, its fertile soils yielding to the persistent efforts of those who have worked them. The economy here is woven from the threads of the land, a steady hum of activity focused on the seasons and the needs of livestock. While no grand landmarks dominate the horizon, the character of Fentons Creek is found in the weathered fences that delineate the paddocks, the stoic farmhouses that stand sentinel against the sky, and the enduring spirit of the people who call this country home, their lives a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of rural life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fentons Creek, 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 Fentons Creek, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Fentons Creek includes the postcode (3518), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Fentons Creek 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. |