Loddon Vale, 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 Loddon Vale, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Loddon Vale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.99857 |
| Longitude | 143.95388 |
| Population | 31 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 63.6 km² |
| Elevation | 89 m |
| Postcode | 3575 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 221 km north-northwest |
Loddon Vale is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 31. The locality covers an area of 63.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 89 m above sea level. It lies approximately 221 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Loddon Vale is located at 35.9986°S, 143.9539°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3575. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Loddon Vale sprawls across a landscape sculpted by gentle slopes and broad horizons, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often burns with an intense, clear blue. It lies 89.1 km north-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 341°T), and is situated 23.6 km north-east of Boort. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grasses and the distant, earthy perfume of grazing sheep, a constant reminder of the land's enduring pastoral character. Patches of hardy native bush, predominantly eucalypts with their silvery bark and tenacious spirit, punctuate the cleared paddocks, offering shade and a whisper of the wildness that underpins this settled country. The very light seems to possess a unique quality, softening the edges of the world in the late afternoon and casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and deepen as dusk approaches.
The history of Loddon Vale is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that invited early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the burgeoning pastoral industry. For generations, the economy has been sustained by the steady rhythm of sheep and cattle grazing, with wool and prime meat forming the backbone of local prosperity. While not a centre of heavy industry, the Shire’s focus on primary production has shaped the character of Loddon Vale, fostering a sense of self-reliance and community spirit that is still evident today. The nearby Loddon River, a vital artery for the region, has historically played a crucial role, its waters sustaining life and commerce, and its banks now offering quiet places for reflection away from the everyday bustle.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Loddon Vale, 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 Loddon Vale, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Loddon Vale includes the postcode (3575), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Loddon Vale 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. |