Jack River
VIC 3971 • Victoria
About Jack River
Jack River is a small rural locality in the Shire of Wellington in Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 170 kilometres east-southeast of Melbourne and around 15 kilometres north of Yarram. With a population of just 161 residents spread across nearly 50 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming community typical of the broader South Gippsland lowlands. The median household income reflects the modest, agricultural character of the area.
The locality takes its name from the Jack River, which flows through the area before joining the Albert River to the south. Life here centres on primary industries including grazing and mixed farming, with the nearest significant services found in Yarram. The surrounding countryside features the open pastoral landscapes of the Bass Coast hinterland, offering a quiet, rural lifestyle well suited to those seeking space and a close connection to the land.
Jack River falls under postcode 3971 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 services — Yarram / Sale Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides main road access; Yarram is the nearest service town
A dispersed rural locality with no shops or footpaths; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Thompson Street
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Tarra Valley Road
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5 Buckley Street
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Wesley Street
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James Street