Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Ferguson |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.62362 |
| Longitude | 143.52184 |
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 526 m |
| Postcode | 3237 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 155 km southwest |
Ferguson is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 25. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 526 m above sea level. It lies approximately 155 km southwest of Melbourne. Ferguson is located at 38.6236°S, 143.5218°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3237. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ferguson rests in a fold of rolling country, where pastures spill down to meet the dark, damp earth. It lies 90.4 km south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 234°T), and is situated 28.7 km south of Elliminyt. The air here carries the scent of rain-soaked soil and the sweet perfume of clover, a constant reminder of the land's generous, if sometimes demanding, nature. Farmhouses, their corrugated iron roofs glinting like scattered coins under the wide sky, punctuate the landscape, each a small testament to lives lived in close communion with the seasons. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can soften the edges of the world, casting long, lazy shadows that stretch across the paddocks and lend a quiet dignity to the scene.
The story of Ferguson is deeply entwined with the land it inhabits, a history shaped by the steady rhythm of agriculture and the relentless cycle of growth and harvest. For generations, families have worked this soil, their labours contributing to the region's reputation for dairy and livestock. The local economy, though small, possesses a resilient heart, its pulse tied to the health of the surrounding farms and the occasional traveller seeking a moment of quiet contemplation. While not a place of grand monuments, Ferguson holds a subtle charm, a character built not on dramatic landmarks but on the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet grandeur of its verdant, undulating terrain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Ferguson includes the postcode (3237), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway 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 Ferguson 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. |