What is Yarpturk known for?

Yarpturk is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Western District, known for its dairy farming landscape between the heritage coastal towns of Port Fairy and Warrnambool in Moyne Shire.

How far is Yarpturk from Warrnambool?

Yarpturk is approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Warrnambool, a drive of around 20 to 25 minutes via rural roads.

Does Yarpturk have public transport?

Yarpturk has no public transport. Warrnambool station approximately 25 kilometres away provides frequent V/Line services to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 3.5 hours.

What is the population of Yarpturk?

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Yarpturk, consistent with its small rural farming character.

Is Yarpturk a good place to live?

Yarpturk suits farming families and those seeking quiet rural living in south-west Victoria with easy access to Port Fairy's heritage charm and Warrnambool's regional services and beaches.

What is the postcode for Yarpturk?

The postcode for Yarpturk, Victoria is 3283.

Yarpturk

VIC 3283 • Victoria

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Personal Income

8.80 km²

Area

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Median Rent

RuralAgriculturalQuietCoastal

About Yarpturk

Yarpturk is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated within Moyne Shire approximately 20 kilometres north of Port Fairy and 25 kilometres south-east of Warrnambool. Covering approximately 8.8 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the fertile Western District dairy and mixed farming country between two of Victoria's most popular coastal towns.

The surrounding region is known for its productive dairy farming, historic homesteads, and the scenic coastline of the Shipwreck Coast on the nearby Great Ocean Road. Both Port Fairy — a charming heritage fishing port — and Warrnambool, the regional centre of south-west Victoria, provide services for residents. Yarpturk offers a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to the beaches, heritage, and lifestyle amenities of Victoria's famous south-west coast.

Yarpturk falls under postcode 3283 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3283

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Wannon

State Electorate

South-West Coast (Western Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-38.31°, 142.33°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

8.80 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrnambool Station

25 km

N/A (drive)

Bus Services

No regular local bus service — Port Fairy / Warrnambool N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

295 km

By Train

V/Line from Warrnambool (~25km away) to Southern Cross, approx. 3.5 hrs

By Car (Peak)

Approx. 3 to 3.5 hrs via Princes Highway

By Car (Off-Peak)

Approx. 2.75 hrs

🛣️ Princes Highway is the main arterial connecting to Melbourne. Port Fairy (~20km) and Warrnambool (~25km) have services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is needed for all errands, with Port Fairy and Warrnambool the nearest service centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

N/A

Personal Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021