Newry
VIC 3859 • Victoria
About Newry
Newry is a small rural town in the Shire of Wellington in East Gippsland, Victoria, located approximately 219 kilometres east of Melbourne and 12 kilometres north-west of Maffra. Situated within the fertile Macalister River irrigation district on the Gippsland Plains, Newry has a history stretching back to the 1860s when the area was first surveyed for settlement. With a population of 451 at the 2021 Census spread across a locality of around 92 square kilometres, the town is a quiet agricultural community with deep pastoral roots.
Residents of Newry enjoy the open countryside and relaxed pace typical of rural Gippsland, with Maffra providing the nearest range of shops, schools, and essential services just 12 kilometres to the south-east. The Newry Golf Club on Three Chain Road is a well-regarded focal point of local community life. Traralgon, approximately 31 kilometres to the south-east, offers broader employment, retail, and healthcare services, while the natural beauty of the Gippsland region — including the Gippsland Lakes and surrounding state forests — provides excellent opportunities for fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation.
Newry falls under postcode 3859 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
- Limited regional bus services — Maffra / Sale / Traralgon 20–45 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the Princes Highway; Maffra (12km) and Traralgon (31km) are the nearest service centres
A car is essential for all daily needs; the township has minimal retail infrastructure and limited footpaths
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.