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Bona Vista

VIC 3820 • Victoria

107
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
13.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyQuietSemi-RuralCommuter Belt

About Bona Vista

Bona Vista is a small rural locality in the Shire of Baw Baw in West Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 105 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. With a population of 107 residents across 14 square kilometres, it is a compact farming hamlet just 5 kilometres south of Warragul, which serves as the main centre for shopping, schools, and services. The postcode area has a median taxable income of $45,984.

Set among the rolling green hills of West Gippsland's dairy belt, Bona Vista is characterised by pastoral farmland and a scattering of rural residential properties along Bona Vista Road. The locality is home to Bona Vista Primary School, a small government school established in 1909, and the Bona Vista Road Reserve offers a local walking track through native bushland. Warragul Railway Station on the V/Line Gippsland line provides regular train services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station in around 1 hour 20 minutes, and the Princes Freeway connects the area to the city.

Bona Vista falls under postcode 3820 and is governed by Baw Baw Shire Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw Shire Council
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 145.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.87 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul Railway Station
5 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Local Baw Baw Shire bus services — Warragul town centre 10-15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
105 km
By Train
1 hour 20 min from Warragul to Southern Cross Station via V/Line Gippsland Line
By Car (Peak)
1.5-2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour 15 min

🛣️ Via Princes Freeway (M1). Warragul station is 5 km away with regular peak-hour services to Melbourne.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no shops or footpaths; all errands require driving to Warragul

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
107
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bona Vista known for? +

Bona Vista is a small rural hamlet known for its rolling dairy farmland and pastoral landscape in West Gippsland. The locality is home to Bona Vista Primary School, established in 1909, and the Bona Vista Road Reserve walking track. The name, meaning 'good view' in Italian, reflects the area's elevated green hillside setting.

How far is Bona Vista from Melbourne? +

Bona Vista is approximately 105 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car via the Princes Freeway (M1), or around 1 hour 20 minutes by V/Line train from nearby Warragul Station.

Does Bona Vista have public transport? +

Bona Vista itself has no public transport stops, but Warragul Railway Station is just 5 kilometres away on the V/Line Gippsland Line, with regular train services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station throughout the day.

What is the population of Bona Vista? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bona Vista has a population of 107 people across approximately 14 square kilometres, making it a small but established rural hamlet near Warragul.

Is Bona Vista a good place to live? +

Bona Vista offers a peaceful country lifestyle on the doorstep of Warragul's services and train connections to Melbourne. It suits families and those who enjoy rural living with the convenience of a regional town just 5 minutes' drive away, set amid the green rolling hills of West Gippsland's dairy country.

What is the postcode for Bona Vista? +

The postcode for Bona Vista is 3820, which it shares with Warragul and several surrounding localities in the Baw Baw Shire.