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| Locality | Kergunyah South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.43726 |
| Longitude | 147.02909 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 29.8 km² |
| Elevation | 214 m |
| Postcode | 3691 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 239 km northeast |
Kergunyah South is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 29.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 214 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km northeast of Melbourne. Kergunyah South is located at 36.4373°S, 147.0291°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3691. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kergunyah South unfurls across a landscape where the ochre of the earth meets the deep, resonant greens of the Australian bush. It lies 36.7 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 161°T), and is situated 29.6 km east-north-east of Myrtleford. Here, rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to steeper inclines, their slopes often cloaked in the vibrant hues of native grasses and the stoic forms of gum trees. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a mingling of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen across the terrain. Waterways, mere trickles in drier months, become vital arteries after the rains, their banks often lined with hardy, wind-scoured vegetation, testament to the land's enduring resilience.
The story of Kergunyah South is one of hardy beginnings, with its fortunes historically tied to the rich pastures that have sustained generations of graziers. The rich volcanic soil, a legacy of the region's geological past, has made it a prime location for agriculture, particularly for the cultivation of high-quality produce. While the echoes of earlier pastoral ventures can still be felt in the weathered fences and the broad, open paddocks, the local economy has diversified, embracing the burgeoning appeal of the Alpine Shire as a destination for travellers seeking both natural beauty and a connection to the land. The quiet hum of daily life in Kergunyah South is punctuated by the seasonal rhythms of the farm, a gentle cadence that underpins the character of this enduring place, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the very texture of the land and the steadfast spirit of its people.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kergunyah South, 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 Kergunyah South, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kergunyah South includes the postcode (3691), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Alpine 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 Kergunyah South 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. |