Hazelwood South, 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 Hazelwood South, in the Latrobe City local government area.
| Locality | Hazelwood South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.31839 |
| Longitude | 146.46025 |
| Population | 282 |
| Density | 19.8 /km² |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Elevation | 201 m |
| Postcode | 3840 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 143 km east-southeast |
Hazelwood South is a locality in the Latrobe City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 282. The locality covers an area of 14.2 km², giving a population density of about 19.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 201 m above sea level. It lies approximately 143 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Hazelwood South is located at 38.3184°S, 146.4603°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3840. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hazelwood South unfolds across a landscape where the rolling plains begin their gentle ascent towards the Latrobe Valley's elevated country. It lies 13.9 km south-south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 202°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-south-east of Morwell. Here, the earth, rich and dark, supports a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of native eucalypts that cast long, cool shadows as the sun arcs across the sky. The air, often carrying the faint, sweet scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, feels clean and invigorating, a quiet promise of the day ahead. Waterways, often mere trickles in the drier months but swelling with purpose after rain, carve subtle paths through the terrain, feeding the thirsty roots of grazing animals and the sturdy trunks of venerable trees. The character of Hazelwood South is one of quiet resilience, a place that has shaped itself to the land rather than imposing upon it.
The history of Hazelwood South is entwined with the agricultural heritage of the Latrobe Valley, a region long recognised for its fertile soils that foster both grazing and cropping. For generations, this land has provided sustenance, its economy built on the steady work of farmers and graziers who understand the land's rhythms and demands. While larger centres nearby might draw the eye with their industrial might, Hazelwood South retains a distinct identity, a pocket where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons rather than the clock. Its distinctive character lies in this enduring connection to the land, a palpable sense that the present is built upon the foundations of generations who have worked this very earth, their stories whispered on the wind that rustles through the tall grasses.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazelwood South, 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 Hazelwood South, in the Latrobe City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hazelwood South includes the postcode (3840), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Latrobe 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 Hazelwood South 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. |