Sutherland, 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 Sutherland, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Sutherland |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.53607 |
| Longitude | 143.19541 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 67.4 km² |
| Elevation | 178 m |
| Postcode | 3477 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 211 km northwest |
Sutherland is a locality in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 67.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 178 m above sea level. It lies approximately 211 km northwest of Melbourne. Sutherland is located at 36.5361°S, 143.1954°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3477. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sutherland rests in a landscape sculpted by ancient forces, where the land rises and falls in broad, sweeping curves of tawny grass and hardy scrub. It lies 99.9 km west-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 284°T), and is situated 33.6 km south-east of Donald. The air, often carrying the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus, hums with the quiet industry of the region. Mallee scrub, a resilient tapestry of low-lying bushes and tough, twisted trees, claims much of the terrain, interspersed with patches of open ground that bake under the generous Australian sun. The colour palette here is a study in earth tones – ochres, umbers, and the muted greens of drought-resistant vegetation, all softened by the golden haze of perpetual daylight, a light that seems to linger, reluctant to surrender to twilight.
The economic pulse of Sutherland has long been tied to the land, with sheep grazing and wheat farming forming the backbone of its livelihood, their fields stretching across the undulating plains like neatly stitched quilts. History whispers through the weathered timber of old farm sheds and the occasional, almost forgotten, track that speaks of earlier journeys. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a deep connection to the cycles of the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this ground for generations. While the immediate vicinity may not boast grand landmarks, the true attraction of Sutherland lies in its vast, elemental beauty and the simple, honest rhythm of life lived under an immense sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sutherland, 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 Sutherland, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Sutherland includes the postcode (3477), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern 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 Sutherland 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. |