Timboon West, 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 Timboon West, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Timboon West |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.53724 |
| Longitude | 142.92307 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 25.0 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 3268 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 196 km west-southwest |
Timboon West is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 25.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 196 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Timboon West is located at 38.5372°S, 142.9231°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3268. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Timboon West lies in a landscape of gentle, rolling country, where the rich, dark soil of the Western District yields a verdant bounty. It lies 41.5 km east-south-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 117°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-south-west of Timboon. Here, the air carries the clean scent of pasture and the distant murmur of cattle, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring agricultural heart. The sky, often a vast canvas of shifting blues and greys, can at times be painted with the softest hues of apricot and rose as the day draws to a close, casting a luminous glow over the scattered farmhouses and the quiet, unassuming roads that crisscross the region. The terrain itself speaks of ancient volcanic activity, a fertile foundation that has shaped the very character of Timboon West, encouraging a deep connection to the earth and its cycles.
The story of Timboon West is one of hardy settlers who tamed this rich, volcanic plain, establishing a legacy of dairy farming and grazing that continues to define its local economy. This land, once part of a vast, sweeping pastoral run, has been meticulously carved into productive holdings, each fence line and laneway a testament to generations of labour. The quality of the milk produced here is renowned, feeding into the local cheese factories that are a distinctive and celebrated feature of Timboon West, drawing visitors who appreciate the artisanal approach to dairy. Beyond the fields, the nearby Timboon township, though distinct, shares this heritage, its own quiet hum of activity echoing the broader industrious spirit of the surrounding countryside, a place where hard work and a deep respect for the land are woven into the fabric of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Timboon West, 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 Timboon West, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Timboon West includes the postcode (3268), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Timboon West 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. |