Winnambool, 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 Winnambool, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Winnambool |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Swan Hill Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.95705 |
| Longitude | 142.76891 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 106.4 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 3546 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 373 km north-northwest |
Winnambool is a locality in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 106.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 373 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Winnambool is located at 34.9571°S, 142.7689°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3546. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Winnambool unfolds across a landscape of gentle, sun-baked plains, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often stretches to an impossible blue. It lies 101.2 km south-east of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 145°T), and is situated 38.2 km south of Robinvale. Low-slung scrub and hardy grasses paint the terrain in muted greens and browns, a palette softened by the haze that frequently hangs in the air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the patient work of wind and sun. The air itself carries a dry warmth, laced with the faint, dusty scent of dryland farming and the distant murmur of unseen wildlife.
The history of Winnambool is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land, a story told through its agricultural heritage. For generations, wheat and barley have been the lifeblood of this locality, their golden harvests a testament to the perseverance of its people. This enduring connection to the soil underpins the local economy, a steady rhythm of sowing, growing, and reaping that dictates the pace of life. While grand monuments are few, the true landmarks of Winnambool are the sprawling paddocks, the stoic silos that punctuate the horizon, and the quiet hum of machinery working the earth. The spirit of Winnambool is one of self-reliance and community, where neighbours know each other's names and the shared effort of the harvest season still holds a palpable significance.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Winnambool, 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 Winnambool, in the Swan Hill Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Winnambool includes the postcode (3546), 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 Winnambool 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. |