Sheep Hills, 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 Sheep Hills, in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area.
| Locality | Sheep Hills |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarriambiack Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.35493 |
| Longitude | 142.55159 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 142.3 km² |
| Elevation | 115 m |
| Postcode | 3392 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 268 km northwest |
Sheep Hills is a locality in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 142.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 115 m above sea level. It lies approximately 268 km northwest of Melbourne. Sheep Hills is located at 36.3549°S, 142.5516°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3392. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sheep Hills sits as a quiet settlement amidst the broad plains of Victoria's Wimmera region, a landscape defined by a patchwork of golden wheat fields and the hardy, resilient bushland that clings to the horizon. It lies 160.8 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 286°T), and is situated 16.8 km south-east of Warracknabeal. The earth here, a rich ochre under the expansive sky, rolls gently, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees and the occasional shimmer of a distant dam. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of ripening grain and the faint, earthy fragrance of sun-baked soil. Life in Sheep Hills unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried pace, the rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring traditions of rural living.
The history of Sheep Hills is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this land for generations, a testament to the pioneering spirit that saw settlers tame this seemingly endless expanse. Originally a district known for its pastoral holdings, the name itself hints at the early days of sheep grazing that were central to the local economy. Today, while sheep still graze, the dominant force is the cultivation of cereal crops, the vast fields of wheat and barley stretching as far as the eye can see, a vibrant canvas that changes hue with the passing months. The local economy thrives on this agricultural bounty, with grain handling and associated services forming the backbone of the district's prosperity. The railway line, a vital artery that once transported these harvests, still stands as a silent reminder of the importance of connection and trade to the enduring character of Sheep Hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sheep Hills, 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 Sheep Hills, in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Sheep Hills includes the postcode (3392), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarriambiack 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 Sheep Hills 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. |