Hotspur, 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 Hotspur, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
| Locality | Hotspur |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.94713 |
| Longitude | 141.5639 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 215.6 km² |
| Elevation | 95 m |
| Postcode | 3303 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 299 km west |
Hotspur is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 215.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 95 m above sea level. It lies approximately 299 km west of Melbourne. Hotspur is located at 37.9471°S, 141.5639°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3303. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hotspur lies in a broad, sweeping valley where the land begins its gentle tilt towards the distant coast. It lies 69.9 km east-south-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 21.6 km north-north-west of Heywood. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and golds of established pasture, embrace the settlement, their slopes softened by the afternoon sun. The air here carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of dry grass and the richer, darker soil that speaks of fertile ground. A quiet stillness often settles over Hotspur, broken only by the lowing of cattle or the distant hum of a farm vehicle, a peace that feels both ancient and deeply rooted.
The story of Hotspur is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative woven from the threads of agricultural endeavour. For generations, this land has sustained sheep and cattle grazing, the backbone of the local economy, and the broad paddocks visible from the few winding roads are a testament to this enduring pastoral heritage. While not a hub of booming industry, Hotspur retains a character shaped by its farming roots, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The nearby Glenelg River, though not directly touching Hotspur, influences the surrounding landscape, its tributaries carving subtle paths through the terrain and hinting at the broader water systems that nourish this corner of the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hotspur, 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 Hotspur, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Hotspur includes the postcode (3303), 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 Hotspur 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. |