Explore Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Warrnambool, VIC map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Victoria or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Warrnambool and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Warrnambool.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Warrnambool |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Warrnambool City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.36984 |
| Longitude | 142.49673 |
| Population | 32,894 |
| Density | 505.1 /km² |
| Area | 65.1 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 3280 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 224 km west-southwest |
Warrnambool is a locality in the Warrnambool City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 32,894. The locality covers an area of 65.1 km², giving a population density of about 505.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 224 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Warrnambool is located at 38.3698°S, 142.4967°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3280. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Warrnambool rests on the edge of a continent, a coastal city where the Southern Ocean’s breath shapes the very air and the land slopes gently towards the sea. It lies 161.7 km east-south-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 112°T), and is situated 5.7 km east-south-east of Dennington. Its geography is a study in contrasts: broad, sweeping beaches meet rugged volcanic headlands, and the Hopkins River, a significant artery of fresh water, spills into the harbour. The character of Warrnambool is one of understated resilience, a place that has weathered storms both literal and metaphorical, its light often possessing a soft, pearlescent quality as the sun dips towards the horizon, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose over the often-turbulent waters. The underlying volcanic rock, a silent testament to ancient geological forces, provides a solid foundation for the city and its inhabitants, contributing to the rich, dark soils of the surrounding agricultural lands.
The history of Warrnambool is deeply intertwined with the sea and the fertile hinterland that cradles it. Established as a port in the mid-19th century, its fortunes were initially tied to the wool trade and the steady stream of travellers arriving by sea. The economy of Warrnambool remains rooted in its pastoral heritage, with dairy farming a dominant force, its rich pastures yielding milk that forms the backbone of local industry. Beyond agriculture, tourism plays a vital role, drawing visitors to its natural attractions and its reputation as a gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Fishing, too, continues to be a quiet but important contributor to Warrnambool’s economic life, with a small but dedicated fleet operating from the harbour. The industrial pulse of Warrnambool is steady, a blend of agricultural processing, service industries, and a growing manufacturing sector that keeps the wheels of the local economy turning.
Culturally, Warrnambool offers a vibrant mosaic, reflecting both its coastal setting and its strong community spirit. While professional sporting teams are more concentrated in larger urban centres, the passion for sport is palpable, with local clubs competing fiercely in leagues like the AFL and NBL. The city buzzes with annual events, from the Warrnambool Racing Carnival, a highlight of the Victorian racing calendar, to the Foreshore Festival, celebrating local arts and music. World-famous landmarks are not its primary focus, but the natural beauty of the coastline, including the dramatic cliffs of Logan's Beach and the iconic Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, draw considerable attention. Beautiful parks and reserves dot the landscape, offering sanctuary and recreation. The city is also home to a campus of Federation University Australia, fostering intellectual curiosity. Though no global superstars of music or film claim Warrnambool as their sole origin, the city has produced notable athletes and a quiet lineage of individuals who have contributed significantly to national life through their endeavours in various fields, embodying the understated grit and charm of this coastal hub.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Warrnambool, Victoria. 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 Warrnambool, in the Warrnambool City local government area.
Detailed location data for Warrnambool includes the postcode (3280), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Warrnambool City), 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Warrnambool is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |