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Lardner

VIC 3821 • Victoria

110
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
17.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFamily-FriendlyDairy Country
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About Lardner

Lardner is a small rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated in the Shire of Baw Baw approximately 90 kilometres east of Melbourne. With a population of around 110 residents across roughly 17 square kilometres, the locality sits between the regional towns of Warragul and Drouin, which serve as the main service centres for the Baw Baw Shire. The surrounding landscape is characterised by fertile volcanic soils and green dairy farming country typical of the Gippsland plains, with the Strzelecki Ranges providing a scenic backdrop to the south.

Lardner is home to the Lardner Park Agriculture and Events Centre, a significant regional venue that hosts agricultural shows, equestrian events, and major community gatherings attracting visitors from across West Gippsland. The nearby town of Warragul provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and a V/Line rail connection to Melbourne Flinders Street, making Lardner appealing to those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the city. The productive dairy and grazing land of the Baw Baw Shire, combined with easy freeway access via the Princes Highway, makes Lardner a well-connected pocket of Gippsland.

Lardner falls under postcode 3821 and is governed by the Baw Baw 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
3821
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.92°, 145.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.35 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3821

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3821 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,120
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,718

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3821; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul Station
8 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • Limited local/regional services — Warragul / Drouin Approx 10–15 min by car to Warragul

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Drive to Warragul Station (~8 km), then V/Line Gippsland Line to Flinders Street — approx 1h 20min
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min – 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h – 1h 20min

🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) and Princes Freeway (M1) provide the main route to Melbourne. Warragul is the key local service town with V/Line rail.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services within Lardner; residents drive to Warragul or Drouin for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
110
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lardner known for? +

Lardner is best known as the home of the Lardner Park Agriculture and Events Centre, a major regional venue in West Gippsland that hosts agricultural shows, equestrian competitions, and community events. The locality is also part of Gippsland's productive dairy farming region.

How far is Lardner from Melbourne? +

Lardner is approximately 90 kilometres east of Melbourne, a drive of about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes via the Princes Freeway (M1), depending on traffic.

Does Lardner have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly serving Lardner. The nearest rail access is at Warragul Station, approximately 8 kilometres away, offering V/Line Gippsland Line trains to Melbourne Flinders Street in around 1 hour 20 minutes.

What is the population of Lardner? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lardner has a population of approximately 110 residents, a small rural community in the Shire of Baw Baw.

Is Lardner a good place to live? +

Lardner offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the lush Gippsland countryside with reasonable access to Melbourne via the Princes Freeway. It appeals to families and farming households who appreciate open space, agricultural community life, and the proximity of Warragul's services and V/Line rail connection.

What is the postcode for Lardner? +

The postcode for Lardner, Victoria is 3821.

Is Lardner a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lardner is part of the Baw Baw 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.