Richmond Plains, 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 Richmond Plains, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Richmond Plains |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.3949 |
| Longitude | 143.48217 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 44.2 km² |
| Elevation | 198 m |
| Postcode | 3518 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 205 km northwest |
Richmond Plains is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 44.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 198 m above sea level. It lies approximately 205 km northwest of Melbourne. Richmond Plains is located at 36.3949°S, 143.4822°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3518. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Richmond Plains unfolds across a landscape of subtle, rolling plains, where the ochre earth, kissed by a generous sun, yields to the tenacious grip of native grasses and hardy scrub. It lies 81.8 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 299°T), and is situated 10.4 km west-north-west of Wedderburn. The air here, particularly as the day begins to wane, carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the ancient soils that have been shaped by millennia of wind and infrequent rain. Gnarled eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand as solitary sentinels against the vast, open sky, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. The character of Richmond Plains is one of quiet resilience, a place where life adapts to the grand, unhurried rhythms of the land, and the distant bleating of sheep often forms the dominant melody.
The history of Richmond Plains is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of this region, its establishment and growth mirroring the fortunes of sheep grazing that have long defined the local economy. The fertile, though often dry, plains provided rich pickings for early settlers, and the echoes of their endeavours can still be felt in the weathered fences and the sturdy, practical architecture of the older homesteads. While no grand rivers bisect this locality, the scattering of dams and billabongs, glinting like scattered jewels under the sun, speak of a careful, essential relationship with water, a constant consideration for those who make their living from the land. The distinctive quietude that pervades Richmond Plains is not a sign of stagnation, but rather the hum of a community that understands the enduring value of patience and the deep connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond Plains, 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 Richmond Plains, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Richmond Plains includes the postcode (3518), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Richmond Plains 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. |