Wairewa

About Wairewa

Wairewa is a small rural locality in East Gippsland, Victoria, situated within the Shire of East Gippsland approximately 280 kilometres east of Melbourne. The locality covers around 72.3 square kilometres of hilly bushland, farming land, and coastal hinterland between Bairnsdale and the coast. With a 2021 census population of 67 residents, Wairewa is a sparsely populated rural locality that shares the postcode 3887 with neighbouring localities including Nowa Nowa and Lake Tyers. The East Gippsland Shire is one of Victoria's largest and most diverse councils, encompassing river valleys, coastal lagoons, and some of Australia's most significant temperate rainforest.

Wairewa's surroundings reflect the extraordinary natural environment of East Gippsland, with rolling hills, native bushland, and proximity to the Gippsland Lakes system and the coastal parks of the far east coast. Residents travel to Bairnsdale (approximately 45 kilometres to the west) for the full range of services including supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and rail connections to Melbourne. The locality's peaceful rural setting and connection to the wilderness landscapes of the East Gippsland region make it appealing to those who prioritise natural beauty and quiet rural living over urban amenity. Wildlife including kangaroos, wombats, and abundant birdlife are common neighbours in this part of Victoria.

Wairewa falls under postcode 3887 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Lake Tyers, VIC 3887
• Nowa Nowa, VIC 3887
• Bendoc, VIC 3888
• Bete Bolong, VIC 3888
• Bete Bolong North, VIC 3888
• Bonang, VIC 3888