Foster North
VIC 3960 • Victoria
About Foster North
Foster North is a small rural locality immediately north of the township of Foster in South Gippsland, Victoria, governed by the South Gippsland Shire Council. The locality covers approximately 44 square kilometres of gently rolling pastoral and farming country about 174 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of around 152 residents, Foster North is a quiet agricultural community that forms part of the broader Foster district — the principal service town of the eastern South Gippsland Shire.
The landscape is characterised by dairy farming and grazing land, consistent with the wider South Gippsland dairy industry that has shaped the region for over a century. Residents benefit from proximity to Foster township's schools, medical services, supermarkets, and local cafes, while the broader region offers outstanding natural attractions including Wilsons Promontory National Park — about 45 kilometres to the south. The area suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Foster's services and a couple of hours' drive from Melbourne.
Foster North falls under postcode 3960 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
- McHarry's Buslines / V/Line coach connections — Foster township (local) / Melbourne (via coach) 2-2.5 hours to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway connects to Melbourne; car essential for daily life
A car is essential for all daily needs; Foster township services are a short drive away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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75 Pioneer Street
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Pioneer Street (Cnr Hoddle Rd)