Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Peterborough |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.58944 |
| Longitude | 142.89215 |
| Population | 237 |
| Density | 5.9 /km² |
| Area | 40.0 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 3270 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 200 km west-southwest |
Peterborough is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 237. The locality covers an area of 40.0 km², giving a population density of about 5.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 200 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Peterborough is located at 38.5894°S, 142.8921°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3270. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Peterborough rests on the cusp where the rich, dark soil of the western districts begins its gentle surrender to the wilder coastline. It lies 42.2 km south-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 125°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-south-west of Timboon. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, rolling away in soft swells towards the sea, punctuated by wind-sculpted stands of trees that lean into the prevailing southerly breeze. The air carries a faint, persistent whisper of salt, a promise of the ocean’s proximity, and the light, especially as the day wanes, can cast a golden hue over the grazing paddocks, transforming the ordinary into something akin to a dream. The character of Peterborough is one of quiet resilience, a place that has long understood the rhythms of the land and the sea, its days marked by the patient turning of the seasons and the slow unfolding of rural life.
For generations, the economy of Peterborough has been deeply entwined with the fertile plains that surround it, primarily supporting sheep and cattle grazing, a heritage evident in the weathered woolsheds and the sturdy fences that crisscross the landscape. This connection to the land is a palpable force, shaping the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants. The town itself, though small, serves as a vital hub for its agricultural neighbours, a place where farmers gather, supplies are traded, and the day’s news is exchanged over a cup of tea. The proximity to the Great Ocean Road, a celebrated tourist route, also brings a steady stream of travellers, drawn by the dramatic coastal scenery and the promise of the nearby Twelve Apostles, imbuing Peterborough with a subtle, yet distinct, cosmopolitan undercurrent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Peterborough includes the postcode (3270), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Peterborough 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. |