Genoa
VIC 3891 • Victoria
About Genoa
Genoa is a small rural locality in the far east of Victoria, situated near the NSW border approximately 500 kilometres east of Melbourne within the East Gippsland Shire. The locality is positioned near the junction of the Princes Highway and the road into Mallacoota, covering a large area of approximately 380 square kilometres of national park, state forest, and farmland in the Genoa River valley. With a 2021 Census population of 66 residents, Genoa is an isolated community at the gateway to some of Australia's most spectacular coastal wilderness.
The locality serves as a waypoint for travellers heading to the pristine coastal inlet town of Mallacoota, one of Victoria's most beloved and remote holiday destinations. The surrounding Croajingolong National Park — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — offers exceptional bushwalking, canoeing, and wildlife watching. The Genoa River provides excellent fishing, and the region is prized by those who value remote, unspoiled natural environments far from urban pressures. Genoa suits those seeking a genuinely remote and nature-immersed lifestyle at the edge of Victoria.
Genoa falls under postcode 3891 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach (Princes Highway route) — Bairnsdale and Melbourne Approx 6–7 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Accessed via Princes Highway (A1); extremely remote, car essential
Genoa is an extremely remote rural locality; all daily needs require a car to Cann River or beyond
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.