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| Locality | Johanna |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.73256 |
| Longitude | 143.39898 |
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 37.4 km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Postcode | 3238 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 170 km southwest |
Johanna is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 66. The locality covers an area of 37.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 170 km southwest of Melbourne. Johanna is located at 38.7326°S, 143.3990°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Johanna unfolds as a place where the rolling green hills, cloaked in the vibrant hues of the Otway Ranges, surrender themselves to the fierce embrace of the Southern Ocean. It lies 88.2 km east-south-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 117°T), and is situated 21.0 km west of Apollo Bay. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt and damp earth, a scent that clings to the windswept grasses and whispers through the stands of towering eucalypts. The landscape is a study in dramatic contrasts: verdant pastures, dotted with the stoic figures of grazing cattle, plunge towards rugged cliffs that stand as ancient sentinels against the relentless surf. A fine mist often hangs in the air, softening the sharp edges of the terrain and lending a dreamlike quality to the coastline, especially as the sun begins its descent, bleeding streaks of apricot and rose across the vast, heaving expanse of the sea.
This stretch of coast, known for its wild beauty, has long been shaped by the dual forces of agriculture and the untamed ocean. The early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms that still define the character of Johanna, their weathered fences tracing patterns across the undulating hills. The local economy, while still anchored in the pastoral tradition, has also seen a gentle shift towards tourism, with visitors drawn to the raw, untamed nature of the coastline and the promise of solitude. Johanna’s beaches, though not always amenable to leisurely swims, are a powerful draw for surfers and those who appreciate the sheer, unadulterated force of nature, a constant reminder of the powerful currents that have shaped this remote corner of Victoria.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Johanna, Victoria. 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 Johanna, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Johanna includes the postcode (3238), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway 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 Johanna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |