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| Locality | Pomborneit |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.2955 |
| Longitude | 143.29261 |
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 22.8 km² |
| Elevation | 172 m |
| Postcode | 3260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 156 km west-southwest |
Pomborneit is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 62. The locality covers an area of 22.8 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 172 m above sea level. It lies approximately 156 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Pomborneit is located at 38.2955°S, 143.2926°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pomborneit rests within a landscape of subtle contours, where the land breathes softly under an expansive sky. It lies 69.9 km east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 83°T), and is situated 25.8 km west of Colac. Rolling pastures, the colour of old parchment in the dry months and a vibrant emerald after the rains, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, mingled with the fainter, sweeter perfume of distant livestock. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, a warm, golden hue that seems to linger, casting long, languid shadows across the fields and the quiet, unhurried streets.
The story of Pomborneit is intrinsically tied to the rich volcanic soils that define this corner of the western district, a fertile ground that has sustained generations of farming families. Dairy herds, a familiar sight dotting the paddocks, have long been the backbone of the local economy, their gentle lowing a constant, comforting soundtrack to the days. Traces of earlier times, perhaps a forgotten fence line or the weathered timbers of an old shearing shed, speak of a history etched into the land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this earth. The sense of community is palpable, a quiet understanding forged in shared seasons and the simple, honest labour of the land.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Pomborneit, 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 Pomborneit, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Pomborneit includes the postcode (3260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Pomborneit 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. |