Gazette, 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 Gazette, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gazette |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.91794 |
| Longitude | 142.15819 |
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 82.8 km² |
| Elevation | 239 m |
| Postcode | 3289 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 246 km west |
Gazette is a locality in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 40. The locality covers an area of 82.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 239 m above sea level. It lies approximately 246 km west of Melbourne. Gazette is located at 37.9179°S, 142.1582°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3289. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gazette breathes the wide, dry air of the Southern Grampians, a place where the land stretches out in patient, sun-bleached plains. It lies 58.3 km north-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 329°T), and is situated 23.0 km south-south-east of Hamilton. The country here is a study in muted colours, ochre and pale gold under a vast, often impossibly blue sky, broken by the darker green of scattered stands of eucalypts. The terrain is mostly level, a gently rolling expanse that hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped it, and the distant, hazy outlines of higher country lend a subtle drama to the horizon. Life in Gazette moves with a quiet steadiness, a rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, a deliberate pace that feels a world away from the hurried clamour of larger centres.
The history of Gazette is deeply intertwined with the pastoral industry, the land having long supported sheep and cattle grazing, a tradition that still underpins the local economy. The rich volcanic soils, though often dry, are fertile and have been worked for generations, yielding crops and supporting a hardy breed of farmer. Traces of the early settlers, their pioneering spirit etched into the very landscape through weathered fences and solitary homesteads, can still be felt. Gazette’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbours rely on each other, and where the simple act of sharing a cup of tea carries a weight of unspoken community. The subtle shimmer of heat rising from the bitumen on a summer afternoon is a constant reminder of the climate's power, and the deep, star-filled nights offer a profound sense of peace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gazette, 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 Gazette, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gazette includes the postcode (3289), 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 Gazette 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. |