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| Locality | Katandra West |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Shepparton City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.2502 |
| Longitude | 145.57078 |
| Population | 467 |
| Density | 11.7 /km² |
| Area | 40.0 km² |
| Elevation | 114 m |
| Postcode | 3634 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 182 km north-northeast |
Katandra West is a locality in the Greater Shepparton City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 467. The locality covers an area of 40.0 km², giving a population density of about 11.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 114 m above sea level. It lies approximately 182 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Katandra West is located at 36.2502°S, 145.5708°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3634. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Katandra West rests in a landscape sculpted by broad, fertile plains that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy embrace of distance. It lies 20.4 km north-east of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.4 km east-north-east of Congupna. The earth here, a rich loam the colour of dried blood, yields readily to the plough, supporting a verdant quilt of agricultural endeavour. Scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling in pale ribbons, punctuate the fields, offering shade to grazing livestock and a perch for the raucous calls of magpies that punctuate the quiet air. The sky above is a vast canvas, its colours shifting with the day – a bright, unwavering blue at noon, deepening to a bruised violet and then a fiery orange as dusk settles, painting the western edge of the world in spectacular, fleeting hues.
The history of Katandra West is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy nurtured by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from this generous soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established a robust agricultural economy, with dairy farming and horticulture forming the backbone of its prosperity. This enduring connection to the land is palpable in the unhurried rhythm of daily life, a steady pulse that beats in time with the seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency, honed through years of working the earth, defines the character of Katandra West, a place where the simple act of tending the land is a profound and respected endeavour.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Katandra West, 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 Katandra West, in the Greater Shepparton City local government area.
Detailed location data for Katandra West includes the postcode (3634), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Shepparton City), 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 Katandra West 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. |