Fernbank
VIC 3864 • Victoria
About Fernbank
Fernbank is a small rural locality on the banks of the Perry River in East Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 310 kilometres east of Melbourne within the Shire of East Gippsland. The locality sits roughly 30 kilometres west of Bairnsdale and 40 kilometres north-east of Sale, placing it in the heart of the Gippsland plains. With a population of around 194 residents, Fernbank is a tight-knit community spread across a large area of 120 square kilometres, with a character shaped by farming and the natural surrounds of the Perry River valley.
The Princes Highway runs close to the locality, historically making Fernbank a stopping point for travellers heading east through Gippsland. The area supports a quiet rural lifestyle centred on agricultural land uses, with Sale and Bairnsdale providing the nearest access to supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and other services. Fernbank takes its name from the ferns that grow along the banks of the Perry River, and the locality retains a peaceful, nature-rich atmosphere suited to those who value wide open spaces and a genuine country way of life.
Fernbank falls under postcode 3864 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Bairnsdale / Sale Approx. 30-40 min to Bairnsdale
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) provides the main road connection east and west through Gippsland
A car is essential for all daily needs; the nearest shops and services are in Bairnsdale or Sale
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.