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| Locality | Lorne |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.52322 |
| Longitude | 143.92134 |
| Population | 1,196 |
| Density | 11.4 /km² |
| Area | 104.8 km² |
| Postcode | 3232 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 120 km southwest |
Lorne is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,196. The locality covers an area of 104.8 km², giving a population density of about 11.4 people per km². It lies approximately 120 km southwest of Melbourne. Lorne is located at 38.5232°S, 143.9213°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3232. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lorne spills down the Great Ocean Road like a spilled handful of jewels, a vibrant splash of colour against the dark, ancient folds of the Otway Ranges. It lies 56.7 km south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 223°T), and is situated 25.9 km south-west of Anglesea. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt and damp earth, a bracing perfume that whispers of the wild Southern Ocean just beyond the sheltering arms of the bay. Hills, cloaked in a dense, emerald rainforest that breathes a cool, mossy scent, plunge dramatically towards a coastline of dramatic granite cliffs and sweeping golden beaches. The town itself, a collection of colourful rooftops and winding streets, seems to cling precariously to the escarpment, offering breathtaking vistas at every turn, a place where the relentless rhythm of the waves becomes the town’s own heartbeat.
The story of Lorne is one of pioneers drawn by the promise of timber and the allure of the sea, their efforts shaping the very character of this coastal haven. Early settlers cleared pathways through the dense bush, their labour leaving a legacy in the well-worn tracks that still lead into the surrounding national park, a verdant expanse teeming with native birdlife and ancient trees. The town’s economy, once reliant on the logging industry and then a thriving fishing fleet that once filled the small harbour with the glint of scales and the scent of brine, has now largely shifted to embrace the steady stream of travellers drawn by its unparalleled natural beauty. It’s a place where the quiet hum of tourism blends with the lingering echoes of its industrious past, a subtle reminder of the generations who have called this magnificent stretch of coast home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Lorne, Victoria. 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 Lorne, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lorne includes the postcode (3232), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast 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 Lorne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |