Picola West, 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 Picola West, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Picola West |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.96533 |
| Longitude | 145.05142 |
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 29.1 km² |
| Elevation | 98 m |
| Postcode | 3639 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 206 km north |
Picola West is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 9. The locality covers an area of 29.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 98 m above sea level. It lies approximately 206 km north of Melbourne. Picola West is located at 35.9653°S, 145.0514°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3639. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Picola West lies a quiet sentinel on the plains, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than anywhere else, its vastness a constant presence. It lies 55.4 km north-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 325°T), and is situated 27.4 km east of Moama. The land here, a broad, fertile expanse, rolls gently towards the horizon, a mosaic of cultivated fields and the muted greens of grazing pastures. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s generosity. The character of Picola West is one of patient endurance, of lives lived in harmony with the rhythms of the seasons, where the distant call of a bird can carry for miles across the open country.
The history of Picola West is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this rich riverine plain, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first worked this soil. For generations, the economy has been shaped by the cultivation of grains, with wheat and barley forming the backbone of local livelihoods, their golden heads a familiar sight under the summer sun. The nearby Goulburn River, a silver thread in the landscape, has always been a vital artery, providing the water necessary for this agricultural prosperity and shaping the very character of the district. While not a place of grand monuments, Picola West holds its own quiet distinction, a reflection of the hardy individuals who have called this place home, their lives a continuous narrative of harvest and resilience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Picola West, 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 Picola West, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Picola West includes the postcode (3639), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Picola West 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. |