Magpie, 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 Magpie, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Magpie |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.6324 |
| Longitude | 143.84507 |
| Population | 361 |
| Density | 36.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Elevation | 422 m |
| Postcode | 3352 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 100 km west |
Magpie is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 361. The locality covers an area of 9.9 km², giving a population density of about 36.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 422 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km west of Melbourne. Magpie is located at 37.6324°S, 143.8451°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Magpie rests on land that breathes the ancient scent of eucalyptus, a subtle perfume carried on the breeze that whispers across the rolling terrain. It lies 52.7 km west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 275°T), and is situated 11.4 km south of Wendouree. Here, the land is a patchwork of muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the occasional glint of sunlight on scattered granite outcrops. The sky above often hangs a vast, pale blue, vast enough to swallow the occasional hawk circling in silent, patient observation, its shadow a fleeting whisper on the paddocks below. The soil, a rich, dark loam in places, yields readily to the plough, hinting at the agricultural bounty it has long sustained.
The story of Magpie is etched in the very contours of its landscape, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this country. While its origins are entwined with the gold rushes that once pulsed through this region, its character has since settled into a quieter, more pastoral rhythm. Sheep graze placidly on the hillsides, their wool a soft counterpoint to the ruggedness of the land, and the local economy still finds its strength in the patient cultivation of the soil and the raising of livestock. The air here, particularly in the cool stillness of the early morning, carries a certain cleanness, a purity that speaks of open spaces and a life lived in close communion with the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Magpie, 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 Magpie, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Magpie includes the postcode (3352), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat City), 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 Magpie 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. |