Kanumbra, 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 Kanumbra, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kanumbra |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.05198 |
| Longitude | 145.67766 |
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 33.1 km² |
| Elevation | 262 m |
| Postcode | 3719 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 106 km northeast |
Kanumbra is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 54. The locality covers an area of 33.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 262 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km northeast of Melbourne. Kanumbra is located at 37.0520°S, 145.6777°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3719. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kanumbra lies cradled in the undulating folds of the Murrindindi Shire, where the ochre earth breathes the scent of dry grass and the distant murmur of the Goulburn River lends a subtle soundtrack to the landscape. It lies 77.1 km north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 38°T), and is situated 16.9 km north-north-west of Alexandra. Here, the rolling hills, often dusted with the fine, pale gold of sun-baked pastures, give way to stands of eucalypts that shimmer in the heat haze, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The sky above Kanumbra is a vast canvas, shifting from the sharp, crystalline blue of midday to a bruised, bruised purple as dusk approaches, painting the land in hues of lavender and deep shadow. The air itself feels thick with the quiet industry of nature and the enduring stillness of a place that has weathered many seasons.
The history of Kanumbra is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring rhythm of its agricultural heartland, a legacy built on the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farming families. For decades, the economy has been tethered to the land, with sheep grazing on the verdant slopes and crops stretching towards the horizon, their colours a testament to the region's fertility. While the echoes of past endeavours, perhaps a long-abandoned quarry or a forgotten homestead, are whispered by the wind through the dry tussocks, the present pulse of Kanumbra is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the pastoral traditions that define it. The local character is one of understated strength, a reflection of the hardy souls who have shaped this corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kanumbra, 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 Kanumbra, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kanumbra includes the postcode (3719), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Kanumbra 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. |