Homewood
VIC 3717 • Victoria
About Homewood
Homewood is a small rural locality within the Murrindindi Shire in north-central Victoria, situated in the upper Yea River valley approximately 95 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 70 residents across an area of around 49 square kilometres of forested and pastoral land. The locality sits within the broader Murrindindi Shire, which stretches from the Kinglake Ranges to the high country around Alexandra and Eildon.
Homewood has an interesting colonial history as the site of the former Homewood railway station, which operated until its closure in 1978 and was named after early European settler James Homewood. Today the Great Victorian Rail Trail passes through the region, offering walking and cycling opportunities along the former rail corridor through picturesque valley scenery. The nearest service towns are Yea (within the 3717 postcode area), which provides schools, shops, and medical facilities, while the locality's bushland setting and natural character appeal to residents who value a quiet country lifestyle close to Melbourne's outer-metropolitan fringe.
Homewood falls under postcode 3717 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach / local services — Yea / Melbourne (Southern Cross) Yea approx. 15-20 min by car; Melbourne 1.5-2 hr
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Hume Freeway and Melba Highway provide access to Melbourne; Yea is the nearest service town
Homewood is a dispersed rural locality with no village centre or local shops; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 The Parade
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Station Street
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Racecourse Road