Windermere, 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 Windermere, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Windermere |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.48509 |
| Longitude | 143.71575 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 41.7 km² |
| Elevation | 400 m |
| Postcode | 3352 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 116 km west-northwest |
Windermere is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 94. The locality covers an area of 41.7 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 400 m above sea level. It lies approximately 116 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Windermere is located at 37.4851°S, 143.7158°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Windermere rests in a gentle dip of the land, a place where the sky seems to spill its colours onto the surrounding fields with a particular generosity, especially as the day begins to fade, painting the western horizon in strokes of ochre and rose. It lies 67.4 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 288°T), and is situated 11.0 km west-north-west of Wendouree. The terrain here is a subtle rise and fall, not dramatic, but enough to create a sense of enclosure, a feeling of being held by the generous curves of the earth. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel along the verges, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze, and the air often carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked grass. The landscape is an invitation to slow down, to notice the way light catches the dust motes dancing in the air and the quiet diligence of the land as it yields its bounty.
The history of Windermere is intrinsically linked to the land's ability to sustain, a legacy etched into its very character. Once a vital stop for travellers traversing the rugged interior, its fortunes were shaped by the rich agricultural potential of the region. Sheep grazing has long been a cornerstone of the local economy, the wool a pale, soft thread woven through the community's identity, and the fields are a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season. While the echoes of past gold rushes might have faded, the present-day economy remains firmly rooted in the earth, with burgeoning viticulture adding a sophisticated note to the rural symphony. Local producers proudly showcase their wares, a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and a deep connection to the soil that has sustained Windermere for generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Windermere, 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 Windermere, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Windermere includes the postcode (3352), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat 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.
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 Windermere 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. |