Tynong North
VIC 3813 • Victoria
About Tynong North
Tynong North is a small rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 63 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. The locality sits at the foot of the Weatherhead Range and is separated from the neighbouring town of Tynong by the Princes Freeway, giving each settlement a distinct identity. With a 2021 Census population of 440 spread across some 48 square kilometres, Tynong North is characterised by a quiet, semi-rural landscape of farms and bushland on the outer fringe of metropolitan Melbourne.
Life in Tynong North centres around rural and semi-rural living, with properties ranging from hobby farms to larger agricultural holdings. Residents typically travel to Pakenham (approximately 20 kilometres west) or Garfield for schools, supermarkets, medical services, and community facilities. The elevated terrain near the Weatherhead Range provides scenic rural outlooks and access to country roads popular with horse riders and cyclists. A private vehicle is essential, as public transport connections to the area are very limited, though Tynong railway station on the Pakenham Line is accessible a short drive away.
Tynong North falls under postcode 3813 and is governed by Shire of Cardinia Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited rural services — Pakenham / Drouin Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) provides the main road connection to Melbourne; a car is essential for local travel
A dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; all daily errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Tynong Road