Mossiface, 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 Mossiface, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mossiface |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.74508 |
| Longitude | 147.82254 |
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 11.6 /km² |
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 3885 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 251 km east |
Mossiface is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 127. The locality covers an area of 11.0 km², giving a population density of about 11.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 251 km east of Melbourne. Mossiface is located at 37.7451°S, 147.8225°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3885. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mossiface rests in a fold of East Gippsland, where the land begins its slow, steady climb towards the foothills. It lies 125.0 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 66°T), and is situated 13.5 km north of Metung. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant companion to the dappled sunlight that filters through the broad leaves of the native trees. The terrain is a gentle confusion of slopes and hollows, crisscrossed by the silvery threads of small creeks that whisper secrets as they tumble towards larger waterways. Patches of cleared land, once wrestled from the bush, now lie fallow or are given over to grazing, their boundaries softened by the encroaching wildness. The houses themselves seem to settle into the landscape, their colours muted, their roofs often lost amongst the surrounding greenery, as if the very land has absorbed them.
The history of Mossiface is tied to the timber mills that once hummed with activity, their saws biting into the rich, dark timber of the surrounding forests. This industry, now largely a memory, shaped the character of the locality, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and a deep connection to the natural resources of the region. The local economy has since diversified, with some residents finding work in neighbouring agricultural centres or in the burgeoning tourism that draws visitors to the broader Gippsland region. Yet, the quiet persistence of the land remains, evident in the small farms and the enduring spirit of those who call Mossiface home. The evenings here are marked by a profound stillness, broken only by the chorus of unseen creatures, a testament to the enduring wildness that still holds sway.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mossiface, 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 Mossiface, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mossiface includes the postcode (3885), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Mossiface 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. |