Yarrawonga South, 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 Yarrawonga South, in the Moira Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yarrawonga South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moira Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.0809 |
| Longitude | 146.02674 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 33.9 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 3730 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 215 km north-northeast |
Yarrawonga South is a locality in the Moira Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 11. The locality covers an area of 33.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 215 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Yarrawonga South is located at 36.0809°S, 146.0267°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3730. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Yarrawonga South rests on the broad, fertile plains cradled by the mighty Murray River, its landscape painted in swathes of ochre earth and emerald fields under a vast, often impossibly blue sky. It lies 40.7 km north-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 321°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-south-east of Yarrawonga. The air here carries the subtle, sweet perfume of ripening fruit and the dry, sun-baked scent of summer dust, a constant reminder of the land's generous, yet demanding, nature. Beyond the immediate agricultural holdings, the terrain gently undulates, giving way to stands of river red gums whose ancient branches reach towards the sun, their bark fissured like the weathered hands of generations who have worked this soil. The quiet hum of irrigation pumps is a persistent melody, a testament to the lifeblood that flows from the river, sustaining the vibrant green that contrasts so sharply with the pale, dusty trackways winding between properties.
The history of Yarrawonga South is intrinsically linked to the Murray River, a vital artery for trade and settlement that shaped the early economy of the region. For decades, the rich alluvial soil has supported a thriving agricultural sector, with fruit orchards and vineyards flourishing, their produce destined for markets near and far. This agricultural bounty underpins the local economy, fostering a character of quiet industry and self-reliance that defines Yarrawonga South. The river itself, beyond its economic significance, offers a place of leisure and recreation, its banks a popular spot for travellers seeking the cool shade of gum trees and the gentle lapping of water against the shore, a peaceful counterpoint to the focused work of the surrounding farms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarrawonga South, 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 Yarrawonga South, in the Moira Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarrawonga South includes the postcode (3730), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moira 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 Yarrawonga South 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. |