Boolarra South
VIC 3870 • Victoria
About Boolarra South
Boolarra South is a rural locality in Victoria's South Gippsland region, situated within the South Gippsland Council area and covering approximately 48 square kilometres of hilly, forested land. Located in the broader Latrobe Valley region near the small township of Boolarra, it lies around 150 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 147, the locality is lightly settled and characterised by dense bushland, rolling hills, and scattered farming properties typical of the Strzelecki Ranges foothills.
The area around Boolarra South is known for its scenic bushland scenery and the connection to the Strzelecki Ranges, offering bushwalking and nature activities in a verdant hilly landscape. The nearby Boolarra township serves as the closest community hub for residents, while larger services and shopping are available in Morwell and Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley, approximately 30–35 kilometres away. The locality attracts those seeking affordable acreage living in a quiet, bush-surrounded environment within reach of the Gippsland employment corridor.
Boolarra South falls under postcode 3870 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via local roads to Boolarra, then Princes Freeway (M1) from Morwell; Latrobe Valley towns provide nearest services
A car is essential; Boolarra South is a dispersed rural locality with no walking infrastructure and all services located in nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tarwin Street