Reedy Flat, 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 Reedy Flat, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Reedy Flat |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.40638 |
| Longitude | 147.92786 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 81.9 km² |
| Elevation | 337 m |
| Postcode | 3895 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 265 km east |
Reedy Flat is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 36. The locality covers an area of 81.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 337 m above sea level. It lies approximately 265 km east of Melbourne. Reedy Flat is located at 37.4064°S, 147.9279°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3895. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Reedy Flat exhales a quiet, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and eucalyptus that hangs heavy in the cool, East Gippsland air. It lies 152.1 km north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 55°T), and is situated 34.1 km north of Bruthen. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, cloaked in a dense tapestry of native bushland where the dominant colours are deep greens and muted browns, broken by the occasional flash of a scarlet robin or the iridescent shimmer of a kingfisher. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of fern-laden undergrowth and the gnarled bark of ancient gum trees, their limbs reaching skyward like supplicating arms. The stillness is profound, punctuated only by the rustle of unseen creatures and the distant murmur of water, a constant reminder of the creeks and gullies that carve their way through the terrain.
The history of Reedy Flat is deeply entwined with the land's bounty and the hardy souls who sought to coax a living from it. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of timber, the vast stands of towering gums providing the raw material for building and industry, a legacy still visible in the weathered sheds and old logging tracks that crisscross the surrounding hills. While the logging days have largely passed, the spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the natural world persists. The local economy now leans towards a more sustainable rhythm, with small-scale farming and grazing operations dotting the landscape, their paddocks a patchwork of cultivated green against the wilder backdrop. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of the region’s inland position, a refreshing contrast to the coastal breezes further east.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reedy Flat, 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 Reedy Flat, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Reedy Flat includes the postcode (3895), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Reedy Flat 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. |