Ghin Ghin
VIC 3717 • Victoria
About Ghin Ghin
Ghin Ghin is a small rural locality in Victoria's Upper Yea River valley, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Yea in the Murrindindi Shire council area. Covering around 89 square kilometres, the locality is set in the forested hill country of the Great Dividing Range foothills, with the Yea River and its tributaries forming a scenic backdrop to the rural residential and farming land. With a population of around 64 residents, Ghin Ghin is a quiet community at the edge of the Victorian High Country.
The surrounding area features state forests, recreational fishing in the Yea River system, and the pastoral landscapes of the upper valley. Yea, the nearest town, provides supermarkets, schools, and a hospital, while the broader Upper Yarra and King Valley wine regions are within reach for weekend excursions. Ghin Ghin suits those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle in the peaceful forested country of north-eastern Victoria, within reasonable driving distance of Melbourne.
Ghin Ghin falls under postcode 3717 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Maroondah Highway and Hume Freeway (M31) provide main routes to Melbourne
Ghin Ghin is a remote rural valley locality with no local services; a car is essential, with Yea as the nearest service town.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 The Parade
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23 Station Street
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Racecourse Road