Killara, Wodonga City, 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 Wodonga City local government area.
| Locality | Killara |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wodonga City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.14073 |
| Longitude | 146.94835 |
| Population | 613 |
| Density | 367.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 164 m |
| Postcode | 3691 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 256 km northeast |
Killara is a locality in the Wodonga City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 613. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 367.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 164 m above sea level. It lies approximately 256 km northeast of Melbourne. Killara is located at 36.1407°S, 146.9484°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3691. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Killara unfolds across the fertile plains where the Hume Highway has long been a ribbon of promise, its landscape softened by the gentle sweep of rolling hills that cradle the sky. It lies 5.2 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 108°T), and is situated 11.6 km east-south-east of West Wodonga. The air here, especially in the early morning before the sun truly asserts its dominion, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of dew-kissed grasses and the distant perfume of blooming wattles. Broadacre farms, their paddocks a patchwork of rich ochre and verdant green, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees, their branches reaching like ancient, gnarled fingers. The character of Killara is one of quiet industry, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the distant murmur of traffic on the highway is a constant reminder of its connection to the wider world.
The history of Killara is inextricably linked to the fertile lands that surround it, lands long cultivated by settlers drawn to the promise of agriculture. Early farming endeavours, primarily focused on cereal crops and grazing livestock, laid the foundation for the local economy, a tradition that continues to define its character today. While not a hub of major industry, Killara’s prosperity has been sustained by the steadfast commitment of its farming families, their lives interwoven with the cycles of the seasons. The nearby waterways, though not dramatic, provide essential sustenance for the land, their presence a subtle yet vital element in the enduring appeal of Killara. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a welcome contrast to the clamour of larger centres, and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants.
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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 Wodonga City local government area.
Detailed location data for Killara includes the postcode (3691), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wodonga 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 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. |