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Noojee

VIC 3833 • Victoria

177
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
134.55 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Noojee

Noojee is a small township and locality in Victoria's Baw Baw Shire, situated in the foothills of the Mount Baw Baw Alpine area in the Latrobe–Gippsland region. Located approximately 90 kilometres east of Melbourne and north of Warragul, Noojee covers a substantial area of around 135 square kilometres of forested and alpine terrain. With a population of approximately 177 residents, it is a gateway community for visitors heading to the Mount Baw Baw ski resort and surrounding state forests.

Noojee is best known for the Alpine Trout Farm along the Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road, attracting fishing enthusiasts and day-trippers from across Gippsland and Melbourne. The historic Noojee Hotel serves as a social hub for locals and travellers alike. The area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and nature-based recreation in the surrounding forests and along the nearby Latrobe River headwaters. Residents enjoy a deeply rural, community-oriented lifestyle, though a private vehicle is essential as public transport services are minimal.

Noojee falls under postcode 3833 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
3833
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 146.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
134.55 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Warragul / Baw Baw area 45-60 min to Warragul

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Warragul then Gippsland line train (~1 h 20 min to Flinders Street)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30 min – 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15 min – 1h 30 min

🛣️ Via South Gippsland Highway and Princes Freeway; car is essential; Warragul is the nearest major service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Noojee has very limited local services beyond the hotel and trout farm; most errands require a drive to Warragul or Drouin

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
177
▲ 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 Noojee. 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 Noojee known for? +

Noojee is known as a scenic alpine foothills township in Victoria's Baw Baw Shire, famous for the Alpine Trout Farm and as a gateway to the Mount Baw Baw ski resort. The Noojee Hotel is a well-regarded local landmark drawing visitors from across Gippsland.

How far is Noojee from Melbourne? +

Noojee is approximately 90 kilometres east of Melbourne, a drive of around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes under normal conditions via the Princes Freeway and South Gippsland Highway.

Does Noojee have public transport? +

Noojee has no rail service and very limited bus connections. The nearest train station is Warragul, approximately 40 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for residents of Noojee.

What is the population of Noojee? +

Noojee has a small population of approximately 177 residents according to the 2021 Census, consistent with its character as a small rural township in the Baw Baw Shire foothills.

Is Noojee a good place to live? +

Noojee appeals to those seeking a remote, nature-surrounded lifestyle close to alpine forests and the Mount Baw Baw resort area. It is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those wanting a tight-knit rural community, but the limited services and car-dependent lifestyle are important considerations.

What is the postcode for Noojee? +

The postcode for Noojee, Victoria is 3833.

Is Noojee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Noojee 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.