Kongwak, 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 Kongwak, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kongwak |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.50919 |
| Longitude | 145.71217 |
| Population | 193 |
| Density | 5.2 /km² |
| Area | 37.5 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 3951 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 101 km southeast |
Kongwak is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 193. The locality covers an area of 37.5 km², giving a population density of about 5.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 101 km southeast of Melbourne. Kongwak is located at 38.5092°S, 145.7122°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3951. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kongwak rests in a landscape that hums with the quiet industry of the earth. It lies 52.9 km south-south-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 157°T), and is situated 12.2 km north of Inverloch. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the land, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, richer soil. The air here carries a particular cleanness, a gentle breath that whispers through the scattered stands of eucalypts, their silvery leaves catching the diffused light of a South Gippsland sky. Occasionally, a deeper green signifies a stand of native bush, a reminder of what once dominated, now a treasured remnant where the calls of unseen birds punctuate the stillness. The very texture of the ground, a yielding loam underfoot, speaks of a fertile place, one that has long nurtured life and livelihood.
The story of Kongwak is one of diligent cultivation and a deep connection to the land. Dairy farming has long been the heartbeat of this locality, the rich pastures yielding milk that travels to butter factories, a steady, dependable rhythm that has shaped the lives of generations. The legacy of this agricultural heritage is palpable, visible in the well-maintained farm fences and the sturdy sheds that dot the landscape. While the land itself is the primary resource, the economic pulse of Kongwak also beats with the quiet trade of local services, supporting the families who call this place home. There's a subtle pride here, a sense of belonging rooted not in grand pronouncements, but in the enduring strength of community and the quiet, persistent work that defines life in this corner of the Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kongwak, 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 Kongwak, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kongwak includes the postcode (3951), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland 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 Kongwak 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. |