Woodvale, 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 Woodvale, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Woodvale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.6612 |
| Longitude | 144.1866 |
| Population | 422 |
| Density | 5.6 /km² |
| Area | 76.0 km² |
| Elevation | 158 m |
| Postcode | 3556 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 145 km north-northwest |
Woodvale is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 422. The locality covers an area of 76.0 km², giving a population density of about 5.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 158 m above sea level. It lies approximately 145 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Woodvale is located at 36.6612°S, 144.1866°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3556. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woodvale rests in a gentle embrace of the land, where the earth slopes subtly towards the north, its contours softened by time and the patient work of nature. It lies 13.4 km north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 321°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-north-west of Golden Square. The dominant colours here are the ochre and muted greens of the Australian bush, punctuated by the stark white of ghost gums and the deep, almost black, bark of mature eucalypts. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty scent, mingling with the sharp, clean perfume of eucalyptus leaves crushed underfoot. The landscape is one of quiet resilience, where hardy grasses cling to the soil and scattered wattles offer bursts of bright yellow against the prevailing earth tones, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.
The history of Woodvale is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they have worked. Once a place where prospectors might have sought their fortunes in the earth, the economy has since pivoted towards the cultivation of the soil and the raising of livestock, with grazing properties stretching across the undulating terrain. The local market, a weekly hub of activity, showcases the fruits of this labour – plump vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and perhaps a bottle of wine from a neighbouring vineyard, hinting at the broader agricultural tapestry of the region. There's a palpable sense of connection to the land, a shared understanding of its rhythms and demands, a quiet pride in the sustenance it provides and the character it shapes in those who call Woodvale home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodvale, 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 Woodvale, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodvale includes the postcode (3556), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Bendigo 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 Woodvale 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. |