Genoa, 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 Genoa, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Genoa |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.48872 |
| Longitude | 149.56417 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 380.0 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 3891 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 407 km east |
Genoa is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 380.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 407 km east of Melbourne. Genoa is located at 37.4887°S, 149.5642°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3891. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Genoa rests in a landscape sculpted by the steady, generous hand of nature, where the rich, dark soil yields readily to the plough and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus. It lies 278.8 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 74°T), and is situated 22.0 km west of Mallacoota. The land here is a gentle swell of green paddocks, punctuated by stands of towering gums that cast long, cool shadows in the afternoon sun, their branches a haven for unseen birds whose calls drift on the breeze. The Genoa River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the heart of the district, its banks fringed with native grasses and the occasional flash of a kingfisher’s electric blue. Even the light feels different in Genoa, softer, more diffused, as if filtered through a perpetual, gentle haze, lending a quiet beauty to the everyday scenes of farmhouses and quiet country roads.
The story of Genoa is one of quiet persistence and connection to the land, a place where early settlers found fertile ground for their endeavours. For many years, its economy was built on the back of sturdy cattle and sheep grazing, the rolling hills providing ample pasture, and the river a vital water source. This pastoral legacy still lingers, visible in the weathered fences and the timeless rhythm of agricultural life. More recently, the surrounding natural beauty has begun to draw a different kind of traveller, those seeking the unspoiled wilderness of nearby national parks, drawn by the promise of clear waterways and abundant wildlife. Genoa, though small, holds a distinct character, a place where the echoes of its past are woven into the present, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this particular corner of East Gippsland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Genoa, 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 Genoa, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Genoa includes the postcode (3891), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Genoa 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. |