Kalimna West, 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 Kalimna West, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kalimna West |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.81568 |
| Longitude | 147.94218 |
| Population | 144 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 56.6 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 3909 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 262 km east |
Kalimna West is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 144. The locality covers an area of 56.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 262 km east of Melbourne. Kalimna West is located at 37.8157°S, 147.9422°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3909. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kalimna West sprawls across a landscape where the rich, dark earth, the colour of strong coffee, yields readily to the touch. It lies 131.8 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 71°T), and is situated 7.1 km north-west of Lakes Entrance. Gentle slopes, softened by the passage of seasons, lead the eye towards distant, hazy ridgelines, their contours blurred by the inherent moisture in the air, a constant reminder of the surrounding waterways. Here, the sky often hangs low, a vast canvas painted with the soft greys and blues of an East Gippsland afternoon, the light a diffused, honeyed glow that seems to settle upon the fields of pasture and the scattered stands of gum trees like a gentle benediction. The air itself carries a subtle, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil, sweet grasses, and the fainter, sharper tang of unseen wildflowers.
The story of Kalimna West is bound to the land’s fertility, a place that has long drawn sustenance from its soil. For generations, its economy has been anchored by the steadfast rhythms of agriculture and grazing, the land supporting herds of cattle and sheep whose quiet presence punctuates the rolling hills. Though not a hub of heavy industry, its character is shaped by this deep connection to the pastoral, a heritage evident in the weathered fences and the unhurried pace of life. The nearby waterways, though not always prominent features of the immediate landscape, play a vital, unseen role, their presence influencing the very moisture and richness of the soil that defines Kalimna West.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kalimna West, 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 Kalimna West, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kalimna West includes the postcode (3909), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Kalimna West 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. |