Girgarre, 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 Girgarre, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
| Locality | Girgarre |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Campaspe Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.39281 |
| Longitude | 144.97063 |
| Population | 553 |
| Density | 6.6 /km² |
| Area | 84.1 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 3624 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 158 km north |
Girgarre is a locality in the Campaspe Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 553. The locality covers an area of 84.1 km², giving a population density of about 6.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 158 km north of Melbourne. Girgarre is located at 36.3928°S, 144.9706°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3624. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Girgarre rests in a landscape of broad horizons, where the earth, a palette of ochre and pale gold under a vast, cerulean sky, rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell. It lies 38.8 km west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-south-west of Kyabram. The air here, especially in the quiet bloom of late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of sun-baked earth and the distant, dusty perfume of hay. Scattered stands of eucalypts, their grey-green foliage sighing in the breeze, punctuate the fields, offering shade to grazing sheep whose wool gleams like spun moonlight. The very stillness of the place seems to hum with a patient energy, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the land and those who cultivate it.
The history of Girgarre is as deeply rooted as the ancient gums that guard its fringes, a story woven from the hard work of agriculture and the quiet perseverance of its settlers. For generations, the fertile plains surrounding Girgarre have been the lifeblood of its economy, yielding bountiful harvests of grain that shimmer like molten gold in the summer sun. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life here, from the planting in the cool, damp mornings of autumn to the golden haze of harvest. While the land itself is the primary employer, a spirit of community thrives, fostered by local gatherings and a shared pride in the enduring character of Girgarre. The echoes of past endeavours, the steady hum of tractors, and the distant bleating of sheep all contribute to the unique, unhurried cadence of this enduring corner of the Campaspe Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Girgarre, 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 Girgarre, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Girgarre includes the postcode (3624), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Campaspe Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Girgarre 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. |