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Poowong North

VIC 3988 • Victoria

202
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.10 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Poowong North

Poowong North is a small rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 111 kilometres south-east of Melbourne within the South Gippsland Shire. With a 2021 Census population of 202 residents spread across 31 square kilometres, the locality occupies rolling green hills and farming land characteristic of the Strzelecki Ranges foothills. The area is closely linked to the nearby township of Poowong, a traditional dairying community about 8 kilometres to the north-west of Korumburra.

The locality is predominantly agricultural, with cattle farming and dairying central to the local economy and landscape. Residents rely on the township of Poowong and nearby Korumburra for everyday services, schools, and retail. The South Gippsland Highway and local roads connect the area to Melbourne, making it a quiet rural retreat for those seeking acreage living within reasonable reach of the city. The natural surrounds — open paddocks, scattered trees, and a peaceful country atmosphere — attract buyers seeking a genuine farming lifestyle in one of Victoria's most productive agricultural shires.

Poowong North falls under postcode 3988 and is governed by the South Gippsland 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
3988
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.31°, 145.81°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.10 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3988

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3988 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,326
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,622

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3988; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line Coach — Melbourne (Southern Cross) via South Gippsland Highway Approx. 2 hours

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
111 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Pakenham (~60 km away)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via South Gippsland Highway or Princes Highway through Dandenong

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; the nearest shops and services are in Poowong or Korumburra

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
202
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poowong North known for? +

Poowong North is known for its rural and agricultural character, particularly dairying and cattle farming. The locality is part of the broader South Gippsland dairying belt, with open farmland and rolling hills typical of the Strzelecki Ranges foothills.

How far is Poowong North from Melbourne? +

Poowong North is approximately 111 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, making it roughly a 1.5 to 2-hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway or Princes Highway through Dandenong.

Does Poowong North have public transport? +

Poowong North has no local train or bus service. V/Line coach services operate from nearby Korumburra to Melbourne, but a private car is essential for daily movement within the locality.

What is the population of Poowong North? +

According to the 2021 Census, Poowong North had a population of 202 people, spread across approximately 31 square kilometres of farming land.

Is Poowong North a good place to live? +

Poowong North suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a quiet farming community atmosphere. Its proximity to the South Gippsland Shire services and a manageable drive to Melbourne make it appealing for acreage seekers and farming families.

What is the postcode for Poowong North? +

The postcode for Poowong North, Victoria, is 3988.

Is Poowong North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Poowong North is part of the South Gippsland 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.