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| Locality | Gnarwarre |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.15403 |
| Longitude | 144.14488 |
| Population | 258 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 68.4 km² |
| Elevation | 177 m |
| Postcode | 3221 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 81 km west-southwest |
Gnarwarre is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 258. The locality covers an area of 68.4 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 177 m above sea level. It lies approximately 81 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Gnarwarre is located at 38.1540°S, 144.1449°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3221. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gnarwarre rests in a gentle fold of country, where the rolling plains begin their subtle descent towards the coast. It lies 19.1 km west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 268°T), and is situated 11.7 km south of Bannockburn. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the silver-grey of eucalyptus leaves that shimmer in the coastal breeze. The air carries a faint, sweet scent of damp soil and sun-baked grass, a constant reminder of the agricultural heartland that defines this region. Wide, open skies are the dominant feature, the canvas upon which clouds drift lazily, casting fleeting shadows across the paddocks. The land itself feels ancient and patient, its contours shaped by millennia of wind and rain, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature.
The history of Gnarwarre is deeply entwined with the fertile soils that have sustained generations of farmers and graziers. For decades, the local economy has been anchored by the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, the land yielding its bounty under the steady, experienced hands of its custodians. This enduring connection to the earth has fostered a distinct character in Gnarwarre, a sense of quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for the cycles of the seasons. While the pulse of modern life quickens in neighbouring centres, Gnarwarre retains a contemplative pace, where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the needs of the land and the gentle hum of agricultural machinery. The very fabric of Gnarwarre seems imbued with this enduring spirit, a place where tradition and the land are inseparable.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Gnarwarre, Victoria. 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 Gnarwarre, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gnarwarre includes the postcode (3221), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast 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 Gnarwarre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |