Ultima, 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 Ultima, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Ultima |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Swan Hill Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.48049 |
| Longitude | 143.26671 |
| Population | 167 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 259.3 km² |
| Elevation | 79 m |
| Postcode | 3544 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 300 km north-northwest |
Ultima is a locality in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 167. The locality covers an area of 259.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 79 m above sea level. It lies approximately 300 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Ultima is located at 35.4805°S, 143.2667°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3544. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ultima rests in a landscape that breathes the wide, sun-drenched plains of Victoria's Mallee region. It lies 168.5 km north-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 327°T), and is situated 25.9 km west-south-west of Swan Hill. The earth here is a canvas of ochre and pale gold, stretching towards horizons softened by a haze that shimmers in the heat, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds it. Sparse stands of mallee scrub, their multi-stemmed forms hardy and resilient, punctuate the more open country, offering fleeting patches of shade. The air, especially as the day begins to cool, carries a dry, clean scent, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus. It is a place where the sky feels immense, a boundless dome of cerulean blue that can, with startling speed, transform into a bruised tapestry of storm clouds.
The history of Ultima is deeply entwined with the tenacious spirit of those who sought to cultivate this land, transforming its seemingly unforgiving terrain into productive fields. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity, carved out a life here, their efforts shaping the very character of the district. The local economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the earth, with broadacre farming, particularly wheat and barley, forming the backbone of its sustenance. This agricultural rhythm dictates the pace of life in Ultima, a steady, predictable pulse that resonates with the changing seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest. While the broader region has seen its share of boom and bust, Ultima maintains a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the land they inhabit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ultima, 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 Ultima, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ultima includes the postcode (3544), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Swan Hill 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 Ultima 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. |