Strathkellar, 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 Strathkellar, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Strathkellar |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.70256 |
| Longitude | 142.11696 |
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 38.1 km² |
| Elevation | 205 m |
| Postcode | 3301 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 250 km west |
Strathkellar is a locality in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 95. The locality covers an area of 38.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 205 m above sea level. It lies approximately 250 km west of Melbourne. Strathkellar is located at 37.7026°S, 142.1170°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3301. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Strathkellar sits beneath a wide, pale sky, where rolling plains begin their slow, patient ascent towards the more dramatic ridges of the Southern Grampians. It lies 81.3 km north-north-west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.4 km east-north-east of Hamilton. The land here is a mosaic of ochre earth and emerald paddocks, stitched together by the silver threads of dry creek beds that promise a different character after rain. Farmhouses, often painted in muted tones that blend with the surrounding bush, are scattered across the landscape, their corrugated iron roofs catching the afternoon sun with a soft, metallic gleam. The air carries the scent of dry grass and the distant, earthy aroma of grazing sheep, a constant, subtle reminder of the lifeblood that flows through Strathkellar.
The history of Strathkellar is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that first opened this country, the sheep and wool industry forming the bedrock of its early economy. Generations of families have worked this soil, their lives shaped by the seasons and the unpredictable nature of the Australian climate. While agriculture remains a significant presence, the character of Strathkellar is also softened by a quiet tourism that draws visitors to its proximity to the broader natural wonders of the region. The rhythm of life in Strathkellar is unhurried, a gentle cadence dictated by the sun’s arc and the needs of the land, a stark contrast to the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Strathkellar, 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 Strathkellar, in the Southern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Strathkellar includes the postcode (3301), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Southern Grampians 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 Strathkellar 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. |