Gatum, 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 Gatum, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gatum |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.38935 |
| Longitude | 141.95792 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 89.6 km² |
| Elevation | 252 m |
| Postcode | 3407 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 269 km west |
Gatum is a locality in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 89.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 252 m above sea level. It lies approximately 269 km west of Melbourne. Gatum is located at 37.3894°S, 141.9579°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3407. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gatum rests where the land begins to gently roll, a place where the vastness of the Southern Grampians Shire unfolds in broad strokes of ochre and viridian. It lies 114.4 km east-north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 39.6 km north of Hamilton. The sky here is a boundless canvas, often painted with the soft, hazy colours of an inland day, and the air, particularly as evening approaches, carries a subtle, earthy perfume of dry grass and distant eucalypts. The terrain is an expanse of fertile plains, punctuated by the occasional rise, offering sweeping vistas that can make a traveller feel both insignificant and profoundly connected to the immense sweep of the Australian continent. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a particular quality, softening the edges of the landscape and casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the paddocks.
The story of Gatum is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a place that has long thrived on the bounty of its soil. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of Gatum, shaping its character and its economy. The broad acres surrounding the settlement are testament to this enduring connection, a patchwork of crops and pasturelands that speak of hard work and a deep understanding of the land. While not a hub of bustling industry, Gatum possesses a quiet resilience, a steady rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock that graze its surrounding plains. The character of Gatum is one of understated strength, a community that understands the value of perseverance and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived close to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gatum, 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 Gatum, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gatum includes the postcode (3407), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Grampians 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 Gatum 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. |