Simpson, 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 Simpson, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Simpson |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.51039 |
| Longitude | 143.25761 |
| Population | 545 |
| Density | 2.7 /km² |
| Area | 198.4 km² |
| Elevation | 170 m |
| Postcode | 3266 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 168 km west-southwest |
Simpson is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 545. The locality covers an area of 198.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 170 m above sea level. It lies approximately 168 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Simpson is located at 38.5104°S, 143.2576°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3266. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Simpson unfolds across a gentle, rolling landscape, where the ochre of the rich volcanic soil meets the boundless blue of the Victorian sky. It lies 68.1 km east-south-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 25.0 km south-east of Cobden. Fields of emerald pasture, punctuated by the darker green of scattered gum trees, stretch towards horizons softened by a perpetual haze, hinting at the distant Southern Ocean. The air here carries a subtle, sweet scent, a blend of damp earth and the dry, sun-baked grasses that fringe the paddocks, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the lungs. Sheep, like scattered white stones, dot the undulating terrain, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the whisper of the wind through the tussocks.
The history of Simpson is deeply entwined with the fertile earth, a legacy of pastoralism that has shaped its character and economy for generations. Dairy farming remains a cornerstone, the rhythmic hum of milking machines a familiar sound in the early mornings and late afternoons, and the creamy richness of the local milk finds its way to tables far beyond this quiet corner of the Corangamite Shire. The land itself, a gift from ancient volcanoes, continues to yield its bounty, supporting not just livestock but also crops that paint the fields with seasonal colours. There's a quiet tenacity to Simpson, a sense of enduring purpose that feels as solid and dependable as the rich, dark soil underfoot.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Simpson, 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 Simpson, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Simpson includes the postcode (3266), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Simpson 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. |