Woolsthorpe
VIC 3276 • Victoria
About Woolsthorpe
Woolsthorpe is a small rural town in the Shire of Moyne in south-west Victoria, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of the regional city of Warrnambool. The locality sits at the intersection of several country roads on the banks of Spring Creek, within a broad pastoral landscape typical of the Great South West region. With a 2021 Census population of 364 residents spread across a substantial 247 square kilometres, the community is characterised by widely dispersed farms, grazing land, and a quiet village centre.
Agriculture has long defined Woolsthorpe, with sheep and cattle farming dominating the surrounding countryside in the tradition of the region. The National Hotel serves as the social hub of the township, and the proximity to Warrnambool means residents can readily access a full range of retail, medical, and educational services. The area suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle in one of Victoria's most productive farming regions, though most services require a drive to Warrnambool or nearby towns.
Woolsthorpe falls under postcode 3276 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Warrnambool Car required (~20-25 min)
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Warrnambool is the main service centre (~25 km south); Hamilton is ~60 km north-east
Woolsthorpe is a dispersed rural locality where a car is required for virtually all errands and daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Manifold Street