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| Locality | Narracan |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.27161 |
| Longitude | 146.2311 |
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 6.3 /km² |
| Area | 37.0 km² |
| Elevation | 286 m |
| Postcode | 3824 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 122 km east-southeast |
Narracan is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 234. The locality covers an area of 37.0 km², giving a population density of about 6.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 286 m above sea level. It lies approximately 122 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Narracan is located at 38.2716°S, 146.2311°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3824. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Narracan unfurls across a gentle incline, its character etched by the rolling hills and the broad, sweeping sky that presides over the Gippsland region. It lies 26.4 km west-south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 253°T), and is situated 10.8 km south of Moe. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding farmland and the pockets of native bushland that punctuate the landscape. Pastoral properties, delineated by weathered fences, stretch towards the horizon, their green pastures often dotted with the patient forms of grazing livestock. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a luminous quality, bathing the land in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to soften the edges of the world.
The history of Narracan is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of Victoria. For generations, the fertile soils have supported dairy farming and grazing, with the milk and meat produced here finding their way to wider markets. The local economy, while still anchored in these traditional industries, has seen diversification over time, with a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty attracting visitors seeking a quieter pace. The nearby Latrobe River, a significant waterway that has sustained life and industry in the area for millennia, continues to be a vital part of Narracan's identity, its presence a constant, murmuring soundtrack to the days.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Narracan, Victoria. 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 Narracan, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Narracan includes the postcode (3824), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw Shire), 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 Narracan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |