Nurrabiel, 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 Nurrabiel, in the Horsham Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Nurrabiel |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Horsham Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.94617 |
| Longitude | 142.05102 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 191.9 km² |
| Elevation | 165 m |
| Postcode | 3401 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 275 km west-northwest |
Nurrabiel is a locality in the Horsham Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 191.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 165 m above sea level. It lies approximately 275 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Nurrabiel is located at 36.9462°S, 142.0510°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3401. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Nurrabiel lies spread beneath a sky that often holds a particular, softened blue, a shade that seems to absorb the vastness of the Wimmera plains. It lies 148.8 km north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 28.5 km south-south-west of Horsham. The land here is mostly flat, a gentle swell punctuated by the stoic forms of scattered gum trees, their bark peeling in papery sheets, and the occasional, more determined clusters of pines that stand like sentinels against the prevailing westerly winds. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the continent's ancient, patient heart. The landscape itself feels pared back, honest, revealing the underlying strength of the soil that has long sustained life here.
The history of Nurrabiel is deeply entwined with the golden grain that has been its lifeblood for generations. This is a place where wheat fields stretch to the horizon, their rippling surfaces a living testament to the agricultural prowess of the region, a story etched into the very character of the place through the tireless efforts of farmers. The local economy, while still anchored by this vital primary industry, has also seen the quiet growth of supporting services, small businesses that cater to the needs of a community that values practicality and perseverance. The quiet hum of machinery during harvest season is a familiar melody, a sound that echoes the enduring spirit of Nurrabiel and its connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nurrabiel, 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 Nurrabiel, in the Horsham Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Nurrabiel includes the postcode (3401), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Horsham 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 Nurrabiel 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. |