Murraydale, 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 Murraydale, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Murraydale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Swan Hill Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.28171 |
| Longitude | 143.56634 |
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 9.4 /km² |
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Postcode | 3586 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 308 km north-northwest |
Murraydale is a locality in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 115. The locality covers an area of 12.2 km², giving a population density of about 9.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 308 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Murraydale is located at 35.2817°S, 143.5663°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3586. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Murraydale lies spread across the ochre-tinted earth, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a canvas of soft, evolving blues and greys. It lies 176.0 km north-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 338°T), and is situated 10.2 km north-north-east of Swan Hill. The landscape here is one of gentle, almost imperceptible rises, a subtle undulation of the land that hints at ancient waterways now softened by time and the persistent embrace of native grasses. Sparse, hardy trees, their branches reaching like supplicating arms, punctuate the plains, offering small pockets of shade that the summer sun bakes into a shimmering haze. The air itself carries a dry, sweet scent, a blend of sun-baked dust and the faint perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vast, quiet country that surrounds Murraydale.
The history of Murraydale is deeply entwined with the flow of the Murray River, a lifeblood that has shaped its economy and character for generations. While the river itself is a kilometre or two distant, its influence is undeniable, supporting the rich agricultural pursuits that form the backbone of Murraydale’s prosperity. Vast fields of wheat and barley stretch towards the horizon, their golden heads rippling in the breeze, a testament to the fertile soil and the labour of those who have worked it. Beyond the crops, grazing properties dot the wider district, their sheep and cattle thriving on the hardy pastures. The quiet hum of agricultural machinery and the distant bleating of sheep are the prevailing sounds of daily life in Murraydale, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murraydale, 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 Murraydale, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Murraydale includes the postcode (3586), 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 Murraydale 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. |