Labertouche
VIC 3816 • Victoria
About Labertouche
Labertouche is a rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Baw Baw, located on Jacksons Track in the West Gippsland hinterland, approximately 75 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD. Situated between the townships of Bunyip to the west and Drouin to the east, the locality covers around 64 square kilometres of gently undulating farming country on the fringes of the Baw Baw foothills. According to the 2021 Census, Labertouche has a population of approximately 386 residents, reflecting its character as a quiet semi-rural community.
The locality is bordered to the north by Bunyip State Park, offering residents access to significant areas of native bushland and walking tracks through tall eucalypt forest. Labertouche has a long history dating back to the 1870s, with a primary school that has operated continuously since 1880 and a heritage connection to the Victorian Railways Department. The area appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting reach of Melbourne, with V/Line train services available from nearby Longwarry and Bunyip stations on the Gippsland Line.
Labertouche falls under postcode 3816 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local services — Drouin / Pakenham Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway provide main road access; V/Line rail from nearby Longwarry or Bunyip
Labertouche has no local shops; all daily errands require a car to Bunyip, Longwarry, or Drouin
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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School Road
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5 McCrae Street