Tanjil South, 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 Tanjil South, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tanjil South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Baw Baw Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.09987 |
| Longitude | 146.2655 |
| Population | 513 |
| Density | 6.3 /km² |
| Area | 82.0 km² |
| Elevation | 103 m |
| Postcode | 3825 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 118 km east-southeast |
Tanjil South is a locality in the Baw Baw Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 513. The locality covers an area of 82.0 km², giving a population density of about 6.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 103 m above sea level. It lies approximately 118 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Tanjil South is located at 38.0999°S, 146.2655°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3825. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tanjil South unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the patient flow of water, a place where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Latrobe Valley. It lies 25.0 km west-north-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 297°T), and is situated 8.5 km north of Moe. Here, the land is a patchwork of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of native eucalypts and the occasional cluster of farm buildings, their corrugated iron roofs catching the diffused light. The terrain breathes softly, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye towards the distant, hazy outline of the Baw Baw ranges, their peaks often veiled in a soft, pearly mist. A quiet character pervades Tanjil South, an unhurried presence that feels as old as the soil itself, where the rustle of leaves in the breeze seems to whisper secrets of the land.
The history of Tanjil South is intrinsically tied to the rich, dark soil that has long sustained its agricultural heart, particularly dairy farming. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives and livelihoods interwoven with the cycles of the seasons and the demands of the herd. The local economy remains rooted in this pastoral tradition, with neighbouring properties contributing to the broader agricultural output of the Baw Baw Shire, though glimpses of diversification, perhaps a budding vineyard or a small artisan producer, can be seen on the fringes. The presence of the Tanjil River, a vital artery for the region, speaks of a past where water was not just a resource but a lifeblood, shaping the very contours of settlement and the prosperity of Tanjil South.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tanjil South, 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 Tanjil South, in the Baw Baw Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tanjil South includes the postcode (3825), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Baw Baw 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 Tanjil South 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. |