Hedley
VIC 3967 • Victoria
About Hedley
Hedley is a small rural locality in the South Gippsland Shire, situated along the South Gippsland Highway approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Melbourne and midway between the towns of Welshpool and Foster. Spanning nearly 88 square kilometres of rolling Gippsland countryside, the locality has a population of 108 residents. Hedley was named after Dr George Hedley, a colonial figure associated with Port Albert and the South Gippsland region, and once supported a small farming and timber-milling community served by the now-closed South Gippsland Railway.
Today Hedley is best known as a waypoint on the Great Southern Rail Trail, a popular cycling and walking trail that follows the former railway corridor through South Gippsland. The Hedley section of the trail passes through open paddocks, butterfly-rich bushland, and coastal farmland, making it a favourite among cyclists and nature lovers. Local heritage landmarks include the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration and the historic Hedley Public Hall, built in 1912. Residents access services and shopping in Foster, approximately 20 kilometres to the west, while the broader South Gippsland region offers beaches, state forests, and the renowned Wilsons Promontory National Park nearby.
Hedley falls under postcode 3967 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
- Limited regional coach services — Foster / Leongatha Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and South Gippsland Freeway are the main routes to Melbourne
A rural locality with no local shops; all daily needs require a drive to Foster or other nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.