Myers Flat, 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 Myers Flat, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Myers Flat |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.70051 |
| Longitude | 144.17802 |
| Population | 460 |
| Density | 16.1 /km² |
| Area | 28.6 km² |
| Elevation | 168 m |
| Postcode | 3556 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 142 km north-northwest |
Myers Flat is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 460. The locality covers an area of 28.6 km², giving a population density of about 16.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 168 m above sea level. It lies approximately 142 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Myers Flat is located at 36.7005°S, 144.1780°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3556. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Myers Flat lies at the edge of a landscape shaped by ancient riverbeds and the enduring presence of box gums. It lies 11.0 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 304°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-north-west of Kangaroo Flat. The terrain here, a subtle undulation of ochre earth, is softened by a scattering of hardy native grasses and the low, spreading forms of acacia scrub. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the sparse vegetation, lending a quiet drama to the otherwise unassuming scenery. The air, often carrying the dry scent of eucalypt, feels still and warm, hinting at the broader inland climate that defines this part of Victoria.
The history of Myers Flat is intimately tied to the discovery and extraction of gold, a past that still whispers through the residual diggings and weathered relics of a bygone era. While the feverish rush of the goldfields has long subsided, the legacy of those boom times has left an indelible mark on the region’s character and economy, which now largely centres on agriculture and grazing. Neighbouring properties continue the tradition of sheep farming, their wool a vital export, while small-scale horticulture finds a footing in the fertile pockets of land. A distinct sense of place persists, a quiet resilience born from generations of working the land and adapting to its rhythms, where the pace of life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Myers Flat, 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 Myers Flat, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Myers Flat includes the postcode (3556), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Bendigo 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 Myers Flat 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. |