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| Locality | Narrawong |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.23716 |
| Longitude | 141.71507 |
| Population | 369 |
| Density | 14.2 /km² |
| Area | 25.9 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 3285 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 288 km west |
Narrawong is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 369. The locality covers an area of 25.9 km², giving a population density of about 14.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km west of Melbourne. Narrawong is located at 38.2372°S, 141.7151°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Narrawong rests in the gentle embrace of Victoria's southwestern coast, a place where the land spills into the Southern Ocean with a quiet grace. It lies 69.8 km west-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 282°T), and is situated 13.7 km south-south-east of Heywood. The air here carries the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the restless sea and the fertile ground that sustains it. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent coastal winds, give way to broader plains, their colours shifting with the seasons from the deep greens of spring to the burnished golds of late summer. The Glenelg River, a ribbon of blue, meanders through this landscape before meeting the ocean, its presence shaping the very character of Narrawong, offering both a haven and a pathway. The light at dusk here possesses a particular tenderness, a pale gold that lingers on the horizon long after the sun has dipped below the rim of the world, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender.
The story of Narrawong is intrinsically linked to the land and its bounty, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and the sea's enduring influence. For generations, this coastal strip has been a place of grazing, with sheep and cattle dotting the paddocks, their presence a familiar sight against the backdrop of the ocean. The river itself has long been a source of sustenance and transport, its waters once plied by vessels that connected Narrawong to neighbouring settlements and the wider world. While the echo of more robust port activity has faded, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the natural world remain palpable. The local economy now finds its footing in a blend of agricultural pursuits and the quiet allure of tourism, drawing visitors to its beaches and the serene beauty of the Glenelg River National Park. The rhythm of life in Narrawong is one of measured progress, where the enduring cycles of nature dictate the pace, and the sea's vastness offers a constant perspective.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Narrawong, 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 Narrawong, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Narrawong includes the postcode (3285), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenelg 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 Narrawong 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. |