Foster North
VIC 3960 • Victoria
About Foster North
Foster North is a small rural locality immediately north of the township of Foster in South Gippsland, Victoria, governed by the South Gippsland Shire Council. The locality covers approximately 44 square kilometres of gently rolling pastoral and farming country about 174 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of around 152 residents, Foster North is a quiet agricultural community that forms part of the broader Foster district — the principal service town of the eastern South Gippsland Shire.
The landscape is characterised by dairy farming and grazing land, consistent with the wider South Gippsland dairy industry that has shaped the region for over a century. Residents benefit from proximity to Foster township's schools, medical services, supermarkets, and local cafes, while the broader region offers outstanding natural attractions including Wilsons Promontory National Park — about 45 kilometres to the south. The area suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Foster's services and a couple of hours' drive from Melbourne.
Foster North falls under postcode 3960 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3960
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3960, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3960; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- McHarry's Buslines / V/Line coach connections — Foster township (local) / Melbourne (via coach) 2-2.5 hours to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway connects to Melbourne; car essential for daily life
A car is essential for all daily needs; Foster township services are a short drive away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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75 Pioneer Street
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Pioneer Street (Cnr Hoddle Rd)
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Foster North. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria