Thorpdale
VIC 3835 • Victoria
About Thorpdale
Thorpdale is a small town in the Shire of Baw Baw in the Gippsland region of eastern Victoria, located 137 kilometres southeast of Melbourne and 23 kilometres southwest of Moe. With a population of 475 at the 2021 census across 65.7 square kilometres, it sits in a former volcanic crater surrounded by exceptionally rich red soil. The town is famous throughout Australia as the "Heart of Potato Country", with Thorpdale potatoes renowned for their quality.
Thorpdale's identity is inseparable from its potato farming heritage, celebrated annually at the Thorpdale Potato Festival. The rich volcanic soil produces premium potatoes that are eaten across Australia and exported internationally. The town has a general store, community hall, and primary school, with Trafalgar and Moe providing broader services. The area attracts farming families and tree-changers drawn to the green, fertile hills and affordable properties in scenic Gippsland.
Thorpdale falls under postcode 3835 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Moe
🛣️ Trafalgar has V/Line trains to Melbourne (1 hr 40 min). Melbourne is about 1 hr 40 min by car via M1.
Small town with a general store and school. Most services require driving to Trafalgar or Moe.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Robinson Street