Tempy, 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 Tempy, in the Mildura Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Tempy |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mildura Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.28884 |
| Longitude | 142.43713 |
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 453.0 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 3489 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 360 km northwest |
Tempy is a locality in the Mildura Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 45. The locality covers an area of 453.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 360 km northwest of Melbourne. Tempy is located at 35.2888°S, 142.4371°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3489. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tempy lies under a vast, indifferent sky, a scattering of buildings clinging to the sun-baked earth. It lies 123.0 km south-south-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 167°T), and is situated 29.3 km south-south-east of Ouyen. The landscape unfolds in a muted palette of ochre and pale green, where hardy saltbush and low, scrubby mallee brush cling tenaciously to the dry, sandy plains. The air, when the wind stirs, carries a fine, almost silken dust, a constant reminder of the arid embrace of this country. In the distance, the land rises in low, irregular undulations, hinting at ancient geological forces and the slow, relentless shaping of the terrain. Here, life is etched into the soil, a patient endurance against the extremes of heat and infrequent rain.
The history of Tempy is one of resilience, a story whispered on the dry winds that sweep across the Mallee. Once, this region was traversed by Indigenous peoples, their deep connection to this land a legacy felt in the very silence of the bush. The arrival of European settlers brought with it the arduous task of carving out an existence, primarily through wheat farming and sheep grazing, industries that still form the backbone of Tempy's economy, though often a precarious one. The distinctive, often corrugated iron, roofs of the farmhouses and sheds speak of a practical, no-nonsense approach to building, designed to withstand the harsh climate. While not a bustling hub, Tempy possesses a quiet character, a place where neighbours know each other's rhythms and the local pub serves as a vital centre for news and camaraderie, a small beacon against the immense, silent expanse.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tempy, 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 Tempy, in the Mildura Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Tempy includes the postcode (3489), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mildura Rural City), 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 Tempy 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. |