Lake Lonsdale, 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 Lake Lonsdale, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lake Lonsdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.03665 |
| Longitude | 142.62662 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 62.1 km² |
| Elevation | 194 m |
| Postcode | 3381 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 224 km west-northwest |
Lake Lonsdale is a locality in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 62.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 194 m above sea level. It lies approximately 224 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Lake Lonsdale is located at 37.0367°S, 142.6266°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3381. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lake Lonsdale rests in a broad basin, its waters a shimmering expanse reflecting the vast, often startlingly blue Australian sky. It lies 148.7 km north of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 4°T), and is situated 12.7 km west of Stawell. The surrounding landscape is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, where resilient eucalypts stand sentinel against the low, rounded hills. Dry grasses, bleached by the sun, carpet the terrain, interspersed with hardy wattles and the occasional splash of vivid wildflower colour in wetter seasons. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the resinous perfume of the gum trees, a subtle fragrance that clings to everything. Even the silence feels tangible, broken only by the rustle of wind through the parched vegetation or the distant call of a bird.
Historically, the land around Lake Lonsdale has been shaped by the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Sheep grazing, a cornerstone of the region's economy for generations, has sculpted the contours of the land and the livelihoods of its people. The shallow, sometimes ephemeral nature of the lake itself has meant a careful balance has always been struck, with the community understanding the cyclical ebb and flow of water. This has fostered a quiet resilience, a practical approach to life that mirrors the hardy vegetation. While not a hub of bustling industry, the character of Lake Lonsdale is defined by its connection to the land, its open spaces, and the enduring sense of place that comes from living under such an immense sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Lonsdale, 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 Lake Lonsdale, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Lonsdale includes the postcode (3381), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Grampians 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 Lake Lonsdale 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. |