Tyrrell Downs, 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 Tyrrell Downs, in the Buloke Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tyrrell Downs |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Buloke Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.32538 |
| Longitude | 142.93444 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 201.0 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 3533 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 331 km northwest |
Tyrrell Downs is a locality in the Buloke Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 11. The locality covers an area of 201.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 331 km northwest of Melbourne. Tyrrell Downs is located at 35.3254°S, 142.9344°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3533. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tyrrell Downs rests on a landscape that whispers of ancient plains, where the earth, a palette of ochre and pale gold, stretches towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distance. It lies 143.8 km south-south-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 150°T), and is situated 18.0 km north-north-east of Sea Lake. The terrain here is gently tilted, a subtle inclination that guides the infrequent rains towards the sparse, hardy vegetation that clings to the soil. Mallee scrub, with its gnarled branches and resilient leaves, dots the paddocks, interspersed with the more cultivated rows of wheat and barley that shimmer under the relentless sun. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the scent of dust, dry grass, and the faint, sweet perfume of flowering saltbush. As dusk approaches, the sky bleeds into a spectacular spectrum of oranges, purples, and fiery reds, casting long, attenuated shadows that seem to stretch the very essence of the land.
The story of Tyrrell Downs is inextricably linked to the vast, fertile plains that have sustained agricultural endeavours for generations. This is country shaped by the plough and the shear, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of grain and the grazing of sheep. While the grander narratives of gold rushes and industrial booms largely bypassed this quiet corner of the Buloke Shire, Tyrrell Downs has carved its own enduring identity through sheer perseverance and a deep connection to the land. The local roads, some still unsealed, bear the marks of countless harvests and the steady passage of travellers seeking the quintessential rural Australian experience. There's a quiet dignity in the way the community goes about its day, a measured pace that reflects the cycles of the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who call this sun-drenched expanse home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tyrrell Downs, 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 Tyrrell Downs, in the Buloke Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tyrrell Downs includes the postcode (3533), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Buloke 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 Tyrrell Downs 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. |