Sylvaterre, 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 Sylvaterre, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Sylvaterre |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.07569 |
| Longitude | 144.23246 |
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 36.2 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 3575 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 204 km north-northwest |
Sylvaterre is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 17. The locality covers an area of 36.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 204 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Sylvaterre is located at 36.0757°S, 144.2325°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3575. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sylvaterre rests on a gentle slope where the ochre earth softens into a muted green, a tapestry of drought-hardy grasses and the occasional stubborn gum tree. It lies 75.7 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 357°T), and is situated 6.5 km south-east of Pyramid Hill. The air here carries a dry, dusty scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of wild herbs that cling to the shallow gullies. Horizons stretch wide, a pale blue sky meeting the land in a seamless, hazy line, and the light at dusk, when it finally begins to surrender its dominion, bleeds across the western sky in bruised purples and soft, dusty rose.
The story of Sylvaterre is etched into the land, a quiet narrative of pastoral ambition and resilience. Once, this country was a vital artery for sheep and wool, the fortunes of families tied to the wool clip and the whims of the market. Though the great flocks are fewer now, the spirit of the land endures in the steady hum of tractors and the careful tending of the soil, a continuing dialogue between human endeavour and the ancient rhythms of the Loddon Shire. The local primary school, a modest brick building, stands as a quiet centrepiece, a place where the next generation learns the enduring lessons of this sun-drenched country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sylvaterre, 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 Sylvaterre, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Sylvaterre includes the postcode (3575), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Sylvaterre 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. |