Stony Creek, South Gippsland Shire, Victoria
Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Stony Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.59334 |
| Longitude | 146.07958 |
| Population | 277 |
| Density | 4.3 /km² |
| Area | 65.0 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 3957 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 130 km southeast |
Stony Creek is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 277. The locality covers an area of 65.0 km², giving a population density of about 4.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 130 km southeast of Melbourne. Stony Creek is located at 38.5933°S, 146.0796°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3957. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Stony Creek rests in a hollow where the land remembers its ancient shaping, a place of rolling hills that soften into the valley floor. It lies 58.0 km south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 221°T), and is situated 14.5 km north-west of Foster. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming wattles, particularly noticeable as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows across the paddocks. Here, the scattered homesteads, their roofs a patchwork of weathered tin and terracotta, are dwarfed by the vastness of the sky, a canvas of ever-changing blues and greys that presides over the quiet lives unfolding below. The very texture of the land, a deep, dark loam, promises fertility, a silent invitation to the farmer's plough and the grazier's flock.
The history of Stony Creek is etched into the land itself, a story of hard work and enduring spirit that began with the clearing of native bush for pasture and the establishment of dairy farms. For generations, the rhythm of Stony Creek has been dictated by the milking shed and the sale yards, a steady economy built on the bounty of the land. While agriculture remains its backbone, the quiet charm of Stony Creek has also begun to draw a different kind of visitor, travellers seeking a respite from busier centres, drawn by the promise of genuine country hospitality and the unspoiled beauty of its neighbouring forests. The old general store, its verandah a gathering place for local gossip and the exchange of news, stands as a silent witness to the enduring heart of this resilient corner of South Gippsland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Stony Creek includes the postcode (3957), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland 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 Stony Creek 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. |