Alberton West
VIC 3971 • Victoria
About Alberton West
Alberton West is a small rural locality in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, situated in the Shire of Wellington approximately 216 kilometres east of Melbourne. The locality lies to the west of the historic township of Alberton, which itself sits on the South Gippsland Highway around 7 kilometres south of Yarram. With a population of just 76 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Alberton West is a sparsely settled farming community covering approximately 25 square kilometres of pastoral country.
The surrounding landscape is characterised by cattle grazing and dairy farming, reflecting the broader agricultural heritage of the Wellington Shire region. Residents rely on nearby Yarram for services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities, or on the larger regional centre of Traralgon approximately 70 kilometres to the north. V/Line coach services connect the corridor to Melbourne, though the area is largely car-dependent for day-to-day needs. Alberton West appeals to those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in coastal Gippsland, within reach of the scenic coastline around Port Albert.
Alberton West falls under postcode 3971 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Melbourne (Southern Cross) via Yarram and Traralgon Approx. 3.5–4 hours to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway connects to Yarram (7 km north); Princes Highway for longer routes to Melbourne
Alberton West has no local shops; all services require a drive to Yarram or further afield
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Thompson Street
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Tarra Valley Road
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5 Buckley Street
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Wesley Street
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James Street