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Hernes Oak

VIC 3825 • Victoria

365
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
21.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeacefulCommuter Belt
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About Hernes Oak

Hernes Oak is a small rural locality in Victoria's West Gippsland region, situated within the Baw Baw Shire approximately 130 kilometres east-south-east of Melbourne's CBD near the town of Trafalgar. The locality covers around 21 square kilometres of gently undulating Gippsland farmland at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. With a population of 365 at the 2021 Census, Hernes Oak remains a quiet agricultural community with household incomes typical of rural Gippsland. Housing consists primarily of rural residential and farming properties, with the broader Trafalgar and Moe township areas providing nearby services.

Residents of Hernes Oak enjoy easy access to the services and facilities of nearby Trafalgar, a historic Gippsland town with supermarkets, schools, cafes, and a railway station on the Gippsland Line connecting to Melbourne. The surrounding landscape offers the open paddocks and forest edges characteristic of the South Gippsland Highway corridor, with easy reach of the Strzelecki Ranges and the natural attractions of the wider Baw Baw Shire. The Latrobe Valley's larger regional centres of Moe and Morwell are also within a short drive, providing access to hospitals, TAFE colleges, and a wider range of retail and commercial services. Hernes Oak suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within comfortable commuting distance of the Latrobe Valley.

Hernes Oak falls under postcode 3825 and is governed by the Latrobe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3825
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Latrobe
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.98°, 146.34°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
21.42 km²
Population Density
17 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3825

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3825, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,312
Median 2023–24
$52,530
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,649

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3825; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Trafalgar
4 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Trafalgar / Moe Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross)

Distance
130 km
By Train
Drive to Trafalgar station (~5 min), train to Southern Cross (~1h 35min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min – 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 20min – 1h 40min

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway provide road access; Gippsland Line train via Trafalgar is a viable commuter option

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Hernes Oak is a rural locality with no local shops; all errands require a short drive to Trafalgar or Moe

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
365
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Latrobe Local Government Area, which contains Hernes Oak. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
634.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 28.8%
Motor vehicle theft
412.9 / 100k
2yr Up 78.3% 10yr Up 35.7%
Non-FV assault
642 / 100k
2yr Up 16.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.3% 10yr Up 87.9%
Steal from vehicle
1,065 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Latrobe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hernes Oak known for? +

Hernes Oak is a quiet rural locality in West Gippsland's Baw Baw Shire, known for its agricultural character and peaceful countryside setting near Trafalgar. It offers a genuine Gippsland farming community feel within reach of the Latrobe Valley's services.

How far is Hernes Oak from Melbourne? +

Hernes Oak is approximately 130 kilometres east-south-east of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway or Princes Highway depending on traffic.

Does Hernes Oak have public transport? +

Hernes Oak is close to Trafalgar railway station, approximately 4 kilometres away, which is served by the Gippsland Line connecting to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station in around 1 hour 35 minutes. Local bus services are limited, and a car is needed for most journeys.

What is the population of Hernes Oak? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 365 people in Hernes Oak, a small rural locality spread across approximately 21 square kilometres in the Baw Baw Shire.

Is Hernes Oak a good place to live? +

Hernes Oak is well suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in Victoria's Gippsland region. With nearby Trafalgar providing town amenities and a rail link to Melbourne, it offers genuine country living without being entirely isolated from urban services.

What is the postcode for Hernes Oak? +

The postcode for Hernes Oak, Victoria is 3825, shared with the nearby Trafalgar area in the Baw Baw Shire.

Is Hernes Oak a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hernes Oak is part of the Latrobe LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.