Kiewa, 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 Kiewa, in the Indigo Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kiewa |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Indigo Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.26958 |
| Longitude | 147.01335 |
| Population | 464 |
| Density | 12.1 /km² |
| Area | 38.4 km² |
| Elevation | 205 m |
| Postcode | 3691 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 250 km northeast |
Kiewa is a locality in the Indigo Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 464. The locality covers an area of 38.4 km², giving a population density of about 12.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 205 m above sea level. It lies approximately 250 km northeast of Melbourne. Kiewa is located at 36.2696°S, 147.0134°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3691. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kiewa lies in a broad valley where the northern slopes of the Australian Alps begin their gradual descent into the broader plains of the Indigo Shire. It lies 19.3 km south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 146°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-south-east of Baranduda. Here, the land is a mosaic of green pastures, punctuated by stands of tall eucalypts and the occasional hardy pine, their silhouettes sharp against a sky that often holds a luminous, almost pearlescent quality in the late afternoon. The Kiewa River, a ribbon of clear, cool water, threads its way through this landscape, its banks fringed with willows and native grasses that rustle in the prevailing breeze. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, sun-warmed grass, and the distant, subtle perfume of flowering wattles, creating a palpable sense of quietude that settles over the region.
The story of Kiewa is deeply entwined with the harnessing of its abundant water resources, a legacy evident in the significant hydroelectric power generation that forms a cornerstone of its economy. For decades, this industry has drawn engineers and workers, shaping the character of the locality with a practical, forward-looking spirit. Beyond the hum of the power stations, the rich volcanic soils of the valley support a thriving dairy industry, with contented herds grazing across the emerald paddies, their milk contributing to the region's reputation for quality produce. Travellers passing through Kiewa might notice the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses and the quiet diligence of those who work the land, a testament to a heritage built on hard graft and a deep connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kiewa, 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 Kiewa, in the Indigo Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kiewa includes the postcode (3691), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Indigo 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 Kiewa 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. |