Hazelwood, 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, in the Latrobe City local government area.
| Locality | Hazelwood |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Latrobe City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.28893 |
| Longitude | 146.3739 |
| Population | 174 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 46.0 km² |
| Elevation | 78 m |
| Postcode | 3840 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 134 km east-southeast |
Hazelwood is a locality in the Latrobe City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 174. The locality covers an area of 46.0 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 78 m above sea level. It lies approximately 134 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Hazelwood is located at 38.2889°S, 146.3739°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3840. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hazelwood lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills that characterise this part of Gippsland, a landscape etched with the quiet industry of agriculture. It lies 16.0 km south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 233°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-south-west of Morwell. The air here carries a particular stillness, a softness that seems to emanate from the broad fields of green pasture and the scattered stands of eucalyptus, their leaves catching the afternoon sun in a silent dance. Winding roads, often bordered by sturdy fences and the occasional weathered shed, lead the eye across the terrain, hinting at the farms and dwellings that dot this fertile country. The distant hum of machinery, a subtle counterpoint to the birdsong, is the sound of Hazelwood breathing, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life.
The story of Hazelwood is deeply intertwined with the rich coal seams that lie beneath its surface, a history that has shaped its economy and defined its character for generations. The presence of the Hazelwood Power Station, a landmark of considerable scale, has long been the economic engine, drawing workers and fostering a sense of shared purpose. This legacy of resource extraction is balanced by the enduring agricultural roots of the region, with dairy farming and grazing continuing to be vital contributors. The Latrobe River, a silver ribbon winding through the landscape, has also played a role, providing water and shaping the land, a constant, murmuring presence in the life of Hazelwood.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazelwood, 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, in the Latrobe City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hazelwood 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 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. |