Larpent, 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 Larpent, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Larpent |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.35247 |
| Longitude | 143.50619 |
| Population | 184 |
| Density | 3.6 /km² |
| Area | 51.5 km² |
| Elevation | 156 m |
| Postcode | 3249 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 141 km west-southwest |
Larpent is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 184. The locality covers an area of 51.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 156 m above sea level. It lies approximately 141 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Larpent is located at 38.3525°S, 143.5062°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3249. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Larpent rests in a shallow valley, a place where the land seems to sigh contentedly as it slopes towards the south. It lies 78.2 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 253°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-west of Colac. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and ochres of pasture and scattered eucalypts, cradle the scattered homesteads and the small cluster of buildings that mark the centre of Larpent. The air here, particularly in the long afternoons, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed grass, a subtle perfume that speaks of the temperate climate. A gentle creek, often a mere whisper in drier months, threads its way through the landscape, its banks fringed with wattles and native grasses, reflecting the soft, diffused light that often filters through the Australian sky.
The story of Larpent is one of quiet resilience, deeply entwined with the fertile volcanic soils that have long sustained its agricultural heart. For generations, sheep and cattle have been the lifeblood of the district, their wool and meat finding markets far beyond these familiar paddocks. This pastoral heritage is evident in the weathered timber fences and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the horizon, each a small testament to the families who have worked this land. While farming remains the dominant force, the proximity to the larger centres and the growing appeal of regional living have seen a slow diversification, with a few artisan producers and small-scale tourism ventures beginning to find their footing, adding new threads to the established fabric of Larpent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Larpent, 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 Larpent, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Larpent includes the postcode (3249), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway 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 Larpent 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. |