Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area.
| Locality | Waterloo |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Pyrenees Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.36416 |
| Longitude | 143.43493 |
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 63.0 km² |
| Elevation | 388 m |
| Postcode | 3373 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 144 km west-northwest |
Waterloo is a locality in the Pyrenees Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 109. The locality covers an area of 63.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 388 m above sea level. It lies approximately 144 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Waterloo is located at 37.3642°S, 143.4349°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3373. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Waterloo rests in the rolling hills of the Pyrenees Shire, a place where the land breathes a quiet resilience. It lies 95.4 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 291°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-east of Beaufort. Here, the paddocks unfurl in swathes of ochre and emerald, stitched together by weathered fences that march across the slopes. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, earthy perfume of eucalyptus leaves. Distant farmhouses, their roofs softened by the years, dot the landscape like scattered pebbles, their chimneys sometimes releasing thin ribbons of smoke that curl and dissipate into the vast, pale blue sky. The character of Waterloo is one of enduring connection to this ancient, sun-drenched country, a quiet strength drawn from the very soil.
The history of Waterloo is deeply entwined with the pastoral legacy of the region, a story whispered by the land itself. For generations, sheep have grazed these very hills, their wool a vital thread in the economic fabric of the locality, contributing to the prosperity of the Pyrenees Shire. Evidence of earlier endeavours can still be found, subtle reminders of a time when the earth was more rigorously probed for its hidden treasures. Today, the rhythm of life in Waterloo is dictated by the seasons and the enduring traditions of rural living, a steady pulse that beats in harmony with the land. Visitors often remark on the unpretentious welcome they receive, a reflection of a community that values quiet hard work and a genuine neighbourly spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Waterloo includes the postcode (3373), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Pyrenees Shire), 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.
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 Waterloo 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. |