Strathmerton, 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 Strathmerton, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Strathmerton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.90463 |
| Longitude | 145.44865 |
| Population | 1,044 |
| Density | 5.8 /km² |
| Area | 178.9 km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Postcode | 3641 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 217 km north-northeast |
Strathmerton is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,044. The locality covers an area of 178.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 110 m above sea level. It lies approximately 217 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Strathmerton is located at 35.9046°S, 145.4486°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3641. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Strathmerton rests in a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of water and sky. It lies 52.4 km north of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 4°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-south-west of Tocumwal. The earth here is a rich, ochre-tinged loam, stretching out in generous plains that meet the horizon with a subtle, almost imperceptible rise. Scattered stands of river red gums, their bark rough and deeply fissured like ancient parchment, mark the gentle contours of the land, their leaves catching the light with a soft, metallic sheen as the breeze whispers through them. In the distance, the faintest haze often softens the edges of the world, a promise of the immense sky that dominates the view, a canvas of vast, pale blue that deepens to an astonishing sapphire as the day wears on.
The story of Strathmerton is one of fertile ground and diligent hands, a place where the bounty of the land has always been the driving force. It emerged from the agricultural ambitions of settlers who recognised the potential of the rich soils, a legacy that continues to define its economy today. Farming, particularly the cultivation of dairy and horticulture, forms the quiet hum of industry, the trucks and tractors a familiar sight on the local roads, their passage a steady beat against the broader stillness. The Murray River, a vital artery of life and commerce, flows nearby, its presence lending a certain languid grace to the region, its cool waters a constant reminder of the lifeblood that sustains this corner of Victoria. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, a steady, grounded existence marked by the changing colours of the paddocks and the predictable arc of the sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Strathmerton, 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 Strathmerton, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Strathmerton includes the postcode (3641), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Strathmerton 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. |