Licola, 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 Licola, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
| Locality | Licola |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wellington Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.60295 |
| Longitude | 146.56957 |
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 246.5 km² |
| Elevation | 201 m |
| Postcode | 3858 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 143 km east |
Licola is a locality in the Wellington Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 7. The locality covers an area of 246.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 201 m above sea level. It lies approximately 143 km east of Melbourne. Licola is located at 37.6029°S, 146.5696°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3858. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Licola rests at the edge of the Victorian high country, a place where the air carries the crisp scent of eucalyptus and the distant murmur of the Macalister River. It lies 66.8 km north of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 4°T), and is situated 40.0 km south-south-east of Mount Buller. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, from the broad, sun-drenched plains that give way to steeper, forested hills. Patches of rich pasture, a vibrant green against the muted tones of the bush, are interspersed with stands of towering eucalypts, their rough bark a testament to the elements. The light at dusk often settles with a soft, golden hue, bathing the rolling terrain in a gentle warmth before the cool night air descends.
This locality, Licola, has long been a gateway for those venturing further into the alpine regions, its history intertwined with the exploration and development of this rugged country. For generations, its economy has been anchored in the land, with sheep grazing and cattle farming forming the backbone of its livelihoods, the open paddocks a familiar sight. The Macalister River, a vital waterway, not only shapes the immediate environment but also offers a sense of timelessness, its steady flow a constant presence. Licola retains a character of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated more by the seasons and the needs of the land than by the hurried demands of the outside world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Licola, 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 Licola, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Licola includes the postcode (3858), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wellington 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 Licola 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. |