Murrindal, 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 Murrindal, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Murrindal |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.41578 |
| Longitude | 148.20827 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 14.9 km² |
| Elevation | 297 m |
| Postcode | 3885 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 289 km east |
Murrindal is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 11. The locality covers an area of 14.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 297 m above sea level. It lies approximately 289 km east of Melbourne. Murrindal is located at 37.4158°S, 148.2083°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3885. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Murrindal lies cradled by rolling hills, a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, ancient forests that climb towards the sky. It lies 172.2 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 60°T), and is situated 37.6 km north-west of Orbost. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus, especially potent after a rain, mingling with the fainter, sweeter aroma of blooming gorse that spills over the roadside verges. The land itself is a study in muted colours: the ochre of well-worn tracks, the grey-green of hardy grasses, and the deep, bruised purple of distant storm clouds gathering over the ranges. Sunlight, when it breaks through, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty that speaks of resilience. The rhythm of Murrindal is one of slow mornings and the murmur of unseen creeks, a subtle soundtrack to the lives lived out under the wide Australian sky.
The story of Murrindal is etched into the very character of its landscape, a tale woven from the hardy spirit of early settlers who sought their fortune in its fertile valleys. While farming and grazing remain the lifeblood of Murrindal, with sheep and cattle dotting the hillsides like scattered white stones, the echoes of past endeavours can still be felt. The area's history whispers of gold rushes and timber mills, though these industries have largely faded, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, weather-beaten farmhouses and forgotten logging tracks swallowed by the bush. Today, Murrindal draws a quiet appreciation from travellers seeking an escape from the clamour of the city, drawn to its tranquil beauty and the unpretentious charm of its inhabitants. The local economy, while rooted in agriculture, also finds a gentle pulse in the small businesses that serve the surrounding farms and the occasional visitor, each contributing to the enduring character of this East Gippsland haven.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Murrindal, 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 Murrindal, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Murrindal 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 Murrindal 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. |