Winjallok, 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 Winjallok, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Winjallok |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.84025 |
| Longitude | 143.19164 |
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 43.7 km² |
| Elevation | 238 m |
| Postcode | 3477 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 190 km northwest |
Winjallok is a locality in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 16. The locality covers an area of 43.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 238 m above sea level. It lies approximately 190 km northwest of Melbourne. Winjallok is located at 36.8402°S, 143.1916°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3477. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Winjallok unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the ochre earth meets the muted greens of sparse vegetation. It lies 97.4 km west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 264°T), and is situated 43.9 km east-north-east of Stawell. The air here carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, mingling with the subtle perfume of native grasses that sway almost imperceptibly in the prevailing breeze. Dominating the horizon are the weathered, ancient peaks of the Grampians, their stony faces catching the late afternoon sun and casting long, hazy shadows across the plains. The very stillness of the place seems to hold a quiet breath, a pause before the stars begin their silent, nightly procession.
The economic heart of Winjallok has long been tied to the land, with sheep grazing on the surrounding paddocks and a scattering of wheat crops adding stripes of gold and brown to the terrain during harvest. Historically, the area was a vital crossroads, a place where travellers and stockmen found respite on their journeys. Remnants of older patterns of settlement can still be glimpsed in the weathered fences and the occasional, sturdy stone homestead, whispering of a time when life was dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of the land. While no longer a bustling hub, Winjallok retains a distinctive character, a quiet resilience shaped by its proximity to the grandeur of the Grampians and the enduring spirit of its pastoral heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Winjallok, 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 Winjallok, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Winjallok includes the postcode (3477), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Grampians 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 Winjallok 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. |