Myrrhee, 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 Myrrhee, in the Wangaratta Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Myrrhee |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wangaratta Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.74364 |
| Longitude | 146.30479 |
| Population | 138 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 160.8 km² |
| Elevation | 391 m |
| Postcode | 3732 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 168 km northeast |
Myrrhee is a locality in the Wangaratta Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 138. The locality covers an area of 160.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 391 m above sea level. It lies approximately 168 km northeast of Melbourne. Myrrhee is located at 36.7436°S, 146.3048°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3732. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Myrrhee lies under a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, even on clear days, lending a muted glow to the rolling hills. It lies 42.1 km south of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 181°T), and is situated 34.0 km south-east of Benalla. The land here is a mosaic of greens and ochres, where the broad shoulders of country undulate towards the horizon. Pastures, often dotted with the patient silhouettes of grazing livestock, give way to stands of native trees, their leaves catching the breeze with a rustling murmur. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-warmed earth and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, especially in the late afternoon when the shadows begin to lengthen and stretch across the paddocks. There is a stillness to Myrrhee, a quietude that speaks of vastness and the slow, deliberate passage of time.
The story of Myrrhee is one deeply intertwined with the land’s bounty, initially shaped by the pastoral pioneers who saw potential in its fertile ground. This region's economy has long been rooted in agriculture and grazing, a tradition that continues to define its character, with wool and livestock forming the backbone of its livelihood. The gentle slopes and the reliable, if sometimes capricious, rainfall have favoured the cultivation of certain crops and the raising of quality stock. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling industry, Myrrhee possesses a subtle charm, a quiet resilience that has seen it endure. The sense of community here is palpable, a shared understanding forged by generations who have worked and lived upon this particular stretch of country, their lives a quiet echo of the land's enduring spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Myrrhee, 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 Myrrhee, in the Wangaratta Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Myrrhee includes the postcode (3732), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wangaratta 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 Myrrhee 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. |