Meatian, 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 Meatian, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Meatian |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Swan Hill Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.5653 |
| Longitude | 143.36271 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 50.1 km² |
| Elevation | 90 m |
| Postcode | 3585 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 288 km north-northwest |
Meatian is a locality in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 50.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 90 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Meatian is located at 35.5653°S, 143.3627°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3585. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Meatian rests under a sky that often bleeds into the ochre of the earth, a quiet settlement where the Mallee's unique character is etched into the very air. It lies 155.9 km north-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 328°T), and is situated 26.4 km south-south-west of Swan Hill. The landscape here is a study in subtle resilience, a tapestry of sparse, hardy vegetation clinging to the gently undulating terrain. Ancient, gnarled mallee scrub, with its distinctive multi-stemmed form, breaks the vastness, interspersed with paddocks that lie fallow or bear the promise of seasonal crops. The quality of light in the late afternoon is a revelation, a molten gold that settles over the land, softening the edges of the sparse homesteads and lending a painterly depth to the distant, hazy horizon. The wind, when it stirs, carries the dry, clean scent of the bush, a constant companion to the quiet hum of rural life.
The history of Meatian is intrinsically tied to the land's capacity for sustenance and the tenacity of its early settlers. Primarily an agricultural district, its economy has long been shaped by the cyclical fortunes of wheat and barley, the golden grain a familiar sight in towering silos that punctuate the flat expanses. The ingenuity of irrigation, a lifeline in this semi-arid region, has allowed for the cultivation of a wider variety of produce, though the Mallee's inherent character remains that of a place where nature dictates the pace. Travellers passing through Meatian will note the sturdy, practical architecture of its few buildings, a reflection of the enduring spirit of a community that has learned to thrive in its own distinct corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meatian, 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 Meatian, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Meatian includes the postcode (3585), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Swan Hill Rural City), 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 Meatian 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. |