Goomalibee, 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 Goomalibee, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Goomalibee |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.48543 |
| Longitude | 145.88216 |
| Population | 71 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 61.0 km² |
| Elevation | 166 m |
| Postcode | 3673 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 169 km north-northeast |
Goomalibee is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 71. The locality covers an area of 61.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 166 m above sea level. It lies approximately 169 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Goomalibee is located at 36.4854°S, 145.8822°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3673. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Goomalibee lies under a wide, often brilliant sky, where the land gently rolls and dips, a tapestry of ochre earth and emerald pastures. It lies 40.7 km west-south-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 251°T), and is situated 13.6 km north-west of Benalla. The air here carries the clean scent of dry grass and the subtle sweetness of eucalyptus, especially potent in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, casting long, softened shadows across the paddocks. Scattered stands of native trees, their bark a mosaic of greys and browns, punctuate the horizon, offering a welcome, dappled shade. The quietude is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional rustle of wind through the dry leaves, a sound that speaks of the land’s patient endurance.
The history of Goomalibee is deeply entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, the land shaped by generations of sheep and cattle grazing. This has been the enduring backbone of its local economy, with the rich, fertile soil supporting productive farming ventures. While the broad-acre grazing remains dominant, the proximity to larger centres means that many residents also commute, weaving a diverse economic fabric. The character of Goomalibee is one of understated resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and a quiet pride is taken in the enduring connection to the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goomalibee, 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 Goomalibee, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Goomalibee includes the postcode (3673), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), 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 Goomalibee 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. |