Ellaswood
VIC 3875 • Victoria
About Ellaswood
Ellaswood is a small rural locality in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 5 kilometres south-east of Bairnsdale in the broader Mitchell River valley region. Covering around 15 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 206 at the 2021 census, reflecting a modest but stable rural community. It shares postcode 3875 with Bairnsdale and sits at the gateway to the scenic waterways and forests of far-east Gippsland.
Ellaswood residents benefit from close proximity to Bairnsdale — the major regional centre of East Gippsland — for schools, healthcare, shopping, and employment. The locality has a semi-rural character with hobby farms and acreage properties scattered across gently undulating country typical of the lower Gippsland plains. Outdoor recreation is central to local life, with fishing, boating, and exploring the nearby Mitchell River and Gippsland Lakes drawing both residents and visitors throughout the year.
Ellaswood falls under postcode 3875 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- East Gippsland local bus services — Bairnsdale CBD 10–15 min
Commute to Bairnsdale
🛣️ Car is essential; Bairnsdale provides rail access for longer journeys to Melbourne
Rural locality with no local amenities; all services require a short drive to Bairnsdale.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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101 Bairnsdale/Dargo Road
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Main Street
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Wallace Street
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25 Morgan Street
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Wallace Street
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112-118 Omeo Highway
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Lindinow Road
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25 Lindenow Road
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Francis Street
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McKean Street Corner Ross Street
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1020 Deptford Road
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Lindenow-Glenaladale Road
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Woodglen Road
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88 Bullumwaal Road