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Piedmont

VIC 3833 • Victoria

52
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalNatureFamily-Friendly
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About Piedmont

Piedmont is a tiny rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated in the hinterland north of Warragul within the Baw Baw Shire area and the Narracan state electorate. Sharing postcode 3833 with the broader Noojee–Neerim district, the locality covers 5.5 square kilometres of rolling upland farmland and recorded a population of just 52 at the 2021 census. The area sits in the foothills country between the Latrobe Valley and the Great Dividing Range, characterised by cool-temperate climate, lush green pastures and mixed farming enterprises including dairy and beef cattle. The locality's elevated position and scenic rural landscape give it a distinctly peaceful character.

Piedmont's residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle supported by the nearby hinterland towns of Neerim South and Noojee, which offer basic services, and the larger town of Warragul (approximately 30–35 kilometres south) which provides schools, supermarkets, hospitals and rail connections to Melbourne. The surrounding Baw Baw region is renowned for its natural attractions, including the Baw Baw National Park, Noojee Trestle Bridge (a heritage timber rail viaduct), and the Thomson River system popular for trout fishing and bushwalking. The area attracts farming families and lifestyle-seekers drawn to affordable rural land and stunning scenery within two hours of Melbourne.

Piedmont 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
5.46 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul
33 km
Gippsland Line – trains to Melbourne Flinders Street ~1 hr 20 min
Longwarry
38 km
Gippsland Line – trains to Melbourne Flinders Street ~1 hr 10 min

Bus Services

  • Local school bus — Neerim South / Warragul ~30–40 min to Warragul

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
110 km
By Train
~2 hrs (drive ~33 km to Warragul, then Gippsland Line to Flinders Street)
By Bus
No direct coach service to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 40 min to Melbourne via Princes Highway (A1)
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Neerim South (~15 km) and Warragul (~33 km) are the nearest service towns. Warragul provides the practical rail connection to Melbourne. The Princes Highway provides reliable car access.

Walkability Car Dependent

Piedmont is a scattered rural locality with no walkable amenities whatsoever. A private vehicle is required for all daily activities. Neerim South and Warragul provide the nearest shops and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
52
▲ 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 Piedmont. 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 Piedmont known for? +

Piedmont is a very small rural locality in the Gippsland hinterland, characterised by pastoral farming and proximity to the South Gippsland region's scenic rolling hills and farmland north of Wilsons Promontory.

How far is Piedmont from Melbourne? +

Piedmont is approximately 160-180 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, around a 2 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway.

Does Piedmont have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Piedmont. The nearest services are at Foster or Leongatha. A car is essential.

What is the population of Piedmont? +

According to the 2021 Census, Piedmont has a population of approximately 52 residents, one of the smallest communities in the South Gippsland Shire.

Is Piedmont a good place to live? +

Piedmont suits farming families and those seeking a very quiet rural lifestyle in South Gippsland, with the region's scenic landscapes, Wilsons Promontory, and coastal areas within a reasonable drive.

What is the postcode for Piedmont? +

The postcode for Piedmont is 3833.

Is Piedmont a safe area? +

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