Old Tallangatta, 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 Old Tallangatta, in the Towong Shire local government area.
| Locality | Old Tallangatta |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Towong Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.20121 |
| Longitude | 147.25147 |
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 17.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 188 m |
| Postcode | 3701 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 271 km northeast |
Old Tallangatta is a locality in the Towong Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 38. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 17.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 188 m above sea level. It lies approximately 271 km northeast of Melbourne. Old Tallangatta is located at 36.2012°S, 147.2515°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Old Tallangatta rests beneath a wide, pale sky, its buildings clustered near the banks of a broad, slow-moving river, the Murray. It lies 33.2 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 105°T), and is situated 7.2 km east-north-east of Tallangatta. The surrounding landscape is a gentle sweep of rolling hills, softened by the muted greens of grazing pastures and the darker, more textured hues of scattered gum trees that stand like patient sentinels. The air here, especially as the day begins to fade, carries a faint scent of dry earth and sun-baked grass, a subtle perfume that speaks of enduring heat and the vastness of the Australian bush. The broad expanse of the river, a constant, whispering presence, dictates the very character of Old Tallangatta, its waters reflecting the changing light and the quiet industry of the land.
The story of Old Tallangatta is deeply entwined with the rise and fall of water, a history marked by the construction of the Hume Dam and the subsequent relocation of the original township. This necessary upheaval, driven by progress and the need for reliable water supply, saw the old streets and buildings submerged, leaving behind a different kind of memory. Today, the economy of Old Tallangatta is largely sustained by the rich agricultural lands that stretch out from its centre, a bounty of beef and prime lamb produced through generations of careful husbandry. The river, though now a more controlled entity, continues to offer opportunities for recreation and tourism, drawing visitors who appreciate the quiet beauty of this riverside haven. The local character is one of resilience and practicality, a quiet strength born from adapting to the land's demands and embracing the enduring spirit of a place shaped by water and time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Old Tallangatta, 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 Old Tallangatta, in the Towong Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Old Tallangatta includes the postcode (3701), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Towong 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 Old Tallangatta 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. |