Garfield North
VIC 3814 • Victoria
About Garfield North
Garfield North is a rural locality in the Shire of Cardinia in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 236, the locality covers around 21 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land north of the town of Garfield. The area is characterised by gentle farming country typical of the Cardinia Shire fringe, offering a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne.
The nearby town of Garfield provides a small shopping strip, a primary school, and community facilities, while the Garfield railway station on the Gippsland Line offers regular train services to Melbourne's Flinders Street Station in approximately 80 minutes. This rail connection makes Garfield North appealing to those wanting a rural lifestyle while remaining connected to the city. The broader West Gippsland area is known for its dairy farming, market gardens, and easy access to the Strzelecki Ranges, Bunyip State Park, and the Gippsland Lakes.
Garfield North falls under postcode 3814 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school buses — Garfield township Approx. 5-10 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway and Monash Freeway are the main road routes; Garfield Station offers practical rail commuting
A rural locality with no walkable services; residents drive to Garfield township for daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Railway Avenue