Killara, Glenelg Shire, Victoria
Killara, 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 Killara, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
| Locality | Killara |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.75789 |
| Longitude | 141.40441 |
| Area | 187.5 km² |
| Postcode | 3312 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 313 km west |
Killara is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 187.5 km². It lies approximately 313 km west of Melbourne. Killara is located at 37.7579°S, 141.4044°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3312. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Killara’s land unfolds in a quiet, earthy beauty, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth breathes a steady, consistent rhythm. It lies 55.2 km east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 20.1 km south-south-east of Casterton. The terrain here is gently rolling, not dramatic, but with a subtle strength that speaks of resilience. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over paddocks that can turn from a dusty gold in summer to a vibrant green after the rains. The air carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of wild grasses and, on a still evening, the distant perfume of woodsmoke. Even the light seems to have a particular quality, softening the edges of the landscape in the late afternoon, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the land like a weary sigh.
The story of Killara is one deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that underpins its existence. For generations, this has been a place of agriculture, with sheep grazing on the rolling hills and crops yielding their bounty under the wide Australian sky. The local economy, while perhaps modest, is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the inherent challenges and rewards of farming. While no grand monuments define Killara, its character is etched into the landscape itself – in the sturdy farmhouses, the weathered fences, and the quiet industry of its people, who understand the profound connection between the earth and their livelihood.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Killara, 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 Killara, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Killara includes the postcode (3312), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenelg 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 Killara 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. |