Buffalo
VIC 3958 • Victoria
About Buffalo
Buffalo is a small rural town in South Gippsland Shire in Victoria's South Gippsland region, approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. The town was originally established in the late 1800s as part of the Great Southern Rail Line linking Foster and Leongatha, though the rail service was discontinued in the early 1990s. With a 2021 Census population of 284 residents spread across a 109-square-kilometre area, Buffalo retains the quiet character of a small country settlement surrounded by productive South Gippsland farmland.
The local economy is supported by mixed farming including dairy, sheep, beef cattle, and goats, with many residents commuting to Leongatha or other South Gippsland centres for work and services. A general store and post office continue to serve the community's basic needs. The township's peaceful setting amid South Gippsland's rolling green hills appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life, with the Bass Coast, Wilsons Promontory National Park, and Phillip Island all within accessible distance.
Buffalo falls under postcode 3958 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
- Limited local services — Leongatha 30-40 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway provide main road access; Leongatha is the nearest major service town at approx. 25km
Only a general store and post office serve the local community; all other errands require driving to Leongatha or larger South Gippsland towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.