Homerton, 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 Homerton, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
| Locality | Homerton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.13248 |
| Longitude | 141.80187 |
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 49.6 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 3304 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 279 km west |
Homerton is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 16. The locality covers an area of 49.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 279 km west of Melbourne. Homerton is located at 38.1325°S, 141.8019°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Homerton rests in a gentle hollow, where the rolling plains of the Glenelg Shire begin their slow descent towards the coast. It lies 66.2 km west-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 293°T), and is situated 15.2 km east of Heywood. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a tapestry of pasture punctuated by the darker, more robust shapes of scattered gum trees and occasional stands of pine. The air, even on a warm afternoon, carries a subtle coolness, a whisper of the sea not far off, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the sharp cry of a magpie. Dust motes dance in the shafts of sunlight that slant across the paddocks, giving the very air a tangible quality, a soft, golden haze that softens the edges of the world.
Homerton's character is deeply rooted in its pastoral heritage, a legacy evident in the weathered fences and the sturdy, unassuming farmhouses that dot the landscape. For generations, the economy here has been tied to the land, primarily sheep and cattle grazing, with the fertile soil also yielding crops when the rains are kind. The old general store, still a hub of local gossip and provisions, speaks of a time when Homerton was a more bustling centre, a crossroads for farmers bringing their wool to market. While the population has thinned over the decades, a tenacious spirit endures, a quiet pride in the resilience of this place, where the pace of life is dictated by the turning of the seasons and the enduring strength of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Homerton, 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 Homerton, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Homerton includes the postcode (3304), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenelg Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Homerton 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. |