Koorlong, 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 Koorlong, in the Mildura Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Koorlong |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mildura Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.29831 |
| Longitude | 142.04124 |
| Population | 375 |
| Density | 2.8 /km² |
| Area | 133.7 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 3501 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 471 km northwest |
Koorlong is a locality in the Mildura Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 375. The locality covers an area of 133.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 471 km northwest of Melbourne. Koorlong is located at 34.2983°S, 142.0412°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3501. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Koorlong rests in a landscape where the ochre earth meets an endless, pale blue sky, the air often carrying a dry, subtle warmth. It lies 13.0 km south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 222°T), and is situated 14.1 km west-south-west of Irymple. The terrain here is largely flat, punctuated by low, scrubby vegetation that offers little shade but a resilient, dusty green against the prevailing browns and yellows. Sparse stands of hardy eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, dot the horizon, their branches a skeletal filigree against the deepening twilight. The silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind through dry grasses and the distant, almost mournful cry of a lone bird. As the sun begins its descent, it casts a long, golden glow across the plains, a fleeting moment of intense colour before the cool, star-dusted canvas of night takes over.
The story of Koorlong is etched in the relentless pursuit of water and the cultivation of the land. Its economy has long been tied to the rich, alluvial soils deposited by the mighty Murray River, a lifeblood that sustains orchards heavy with citrus and vineyards that stretch like emerald carpets under the relentless sun. This agricultural heritage has shaped the character of Koorlong, fostering a spirit of quiet industry and a deep connection to the seasons. Travellers passing through might glimpse the simple, sturdy farmhouses and the sheds that hum with the activity of packing and processing, evidence of a community that has learned to coax abundance from this arid embrace. The river itself, a shimmering ribbon of blue, remains the heart of Koorlong, a constant reminder of the forces that have shaped its existence and continue to nurture its future.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koorlong, 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 Koorlong, in the Mildura Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Koorlong includes the postcode (3501), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mildura Rural City), 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 Koorlong 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. |