Hiamdale, 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 Hiamdale, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
| Locality | Hiamdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wellington Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.26839 |
| Longitude | 146.74422 |
| Area | 27.0 km² |
| Postcode | 3847 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 164 km east-southeast |
Hiamdale is a locality in the Wellington Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 27.0 km². It lies approximately 164 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Hiamdale is located at 38.2684°S, 146.7442°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3847. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hiamdale rests in the soft, rolling country of Gippsland, where the land exhales a gentle, earthy scent. It lies 20.9 km east-south-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 111°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-west of Rosedale. The paddocks here are a patchwork of deep greens and ochres, stitched together by the silver threads of meandering creeks and lined with the stoic forms of gum trees. In the late afternoon, the sun slants low, casting long shadows that stretch and soften the contours of the hills, painting the sky with hues of apricot and rose. The air itself feels clean and cool, carrying the distant bleating of sheep and the rustle of dry grass, a quiet symphony of the countryside.
The story of Hiamdale is one of quiet perseverance, deeply rooted in the agricultural heartland of Victoria. For generations, the rich, dark soil has yielded its bounty, supporting a strong tradition of sheep and cattle grazing that continues to define the local economy. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Hiamdale’s character is etched into the sturdy weatherboard farmhouses and the modest but well-maintained community hall, a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The nearby Latrobe River, though not directly touching Hiamdale, influences the surrounding landscape, its presence felt in the fertile plains that stretch towards its course, a constant reminder of the life-giving waters that have shaped this region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hiamdale, 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 Hiamdale, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Hiamdale includes the postcode (3847), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wellington 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 Hiamdale 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. |