Glen Forbes
VIC 3990 • Victoria
About Glen Forbes
Glen Forbes is a small rural locality in Bass Coast Shire, Victoria, situated approximately 115 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in the Gippsland region. Covering around 25 square kilometres of gently undulating farmland, the locality had a population of 118 residents in the 2021 census and sits within the Bass state electorate. The area is characterised by dairy and beef farming, with the Bass River and its tributary valleys providing fertile grazing land. Glen Forbes lies close to the Bass Coast townships of Wonthaggi and Phillip Island, placing it in one of Victoria's most scenic coastal hinterland corridors.
Residents of Glen Forbes enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with ready access to the attractions of the Bass Coast, including the beaches of Inverloch and Cape Paterson, the wildlife of Phillip Island, and the coal mining heritage of nearby Wonthaggi. The town of Wonthaggi (approximately 12 kilometres) provides schools, supermarkets, a hospital, cinemas, and a range of retail and dining options. The locality appeals to farmers, rural lifestyle seekers, and those who appreciate quiet country living within an easy drive of Melbourne via the South Gippsland Highway. Glen Forbes Primary School serves local families, reinforcing a sense of established community identity.
Glen Forbes falls under postcode 3990 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Dysons Bus Lines — Wonthaggi ~20 min
- V/Line coach connection — Melbourne (Southern Cross) ~2h via Wonthaggi
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Wonthaggi (12km) is the local service hub; Phillip Island nearby for tourism
Rural locality with minimal pedestrian infrastructure; a private vehicle is required for all daily trips and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.