Dartmoor
VIC 3304 • Victoria
About Dartmoor
Dartmoor is a small rural township in south-western Victoria, situated on the Princes Highway along the banks of the Glenelg River, approximately 400 kilometres west of Melbourne and 50 kilometres east of Mount Gambier in South Australia. Part of the Shire of Glenelg, the locality encompasses a large area of around 287 square kilometres of farming land and pine plantations close to the South Australian border. With a population of approximately 299 residents, Dartmoor is a quiet country town with a history dating to its establishment in the late 1850s.
Dartmoor is closely associated with the timber industry, with pine plantations a defining feature of the surrounding landscape and a long-standing source of local employment. The Glenelg River provides a scenic backdrop and opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and riverside recreation. The town is car-dependent, though V/Line coach services along the Princes Highway connect it to Heywood and Mount Gambier for regional travel. Dartmoor suits those seeking affordable rural living in a historically significant small community, with Mount Gambier offering a full range of shopping, health, and educational services just 50 kilometres to the west.
Dartmoor falls under postcode 3304 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services — Heywood / Mount Gambier (SA) 30 min to Mount Gambier, 45 min to Heywood
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Mount Gambier (SA, 50 km west) is the primary regional centre for most services; Princes Highway is the main road link
Small rural township with very limited local services; most errands require travel to Mount Gambier or Heywood
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Greenham Street
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Gorrie Street
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Kentbruck Road