Yarck, 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 Yarck, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yarck |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.09014 |
| Longitude | 145.61043 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 86.7 km² |
| Elevation | 210 m |
| Postcode | 3719 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 99 km northeast |
Yarck is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 86.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 210 m above sea level. It lies approximately 99 km northeast of Melbourne. Yarck is located at 37.0901°S, 145.6104°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3719. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Yarck rests in a broad valley, where the Goulburn River meanders with a slow, deliberate grace. It lies 70.1 km north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 36°T), and is situated 16.3 km north-west of Alexandra. The land here is a gentle sweep of rich, dark soil, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and the deeper hues of grazing paddocks, all framed by the distant, hazy blue of rolling hills. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across these fields, bathing them in a warm, honeyed light that seems to linger, softening the edges of the landscape. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, sweet grasses, and the subtle, resinous perfume of eucalypts that dot the horizons.
The story of Yarck is one of fertile land and resilient people, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. For generations, this country has been shaped by the hands of farmers and graziers, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the soil and the health of their livestock. The Goulburn River, a lifeblood for the region, has always been central, its waters nurturing the crops and sustaining the communities that have sprung up along its banks. While agriculture remains the bedrock of Yarck's economy, the quiet allure of its natural beauty and proximity to larger centres have begun to draw a different kind of visitor, seeking a peaceful escape and a taste of authentic country living.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarck, 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 Yarck, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarck includes the postcode (3719), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Yarck 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. |