What is Killarney known for?

Killarney is known for its quiet beach and relaxed coastal lifestyle on Victoria's south-west coast. It sits close to Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve — one of the state's best spots to see koalas, emus, and kangaroos — and is positioned on the Great Ocean Road corridor between Port Fairy and Warrnambool.

How far is Killarney from Melbourne?

Killarney is approximately 265 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, typically a 2 hour 45 minute to 3 hour 15 minute drive via the Princes Highway. The nearest V/Line rail station is at Warrnambool, approximately 15 km to the east.

Does Killarney have public transport?

Killarney has very limited public transport. Some regional bus services operate along the Princes Highway corridor, and V/Line trains run from Warrnambool Station (approximately 15 km east) to Melbourne. A car is the most practical way to get around the locality.

What is the population of Killarney?

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 195 in Killarney. The locality is small but attracts visitors and holiday-makers in addition to its permanent residents, particularly to Killarney Beach and the nearby Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve.

Is Killarney a good place to live?

Killarney offers a peaceful coastal lifestyle on Victoria's picturesque south-west coast, well suited to retirees, families, and those seeking a quiet base near both Warrnambool's services and Port Fairy's charm. Access to Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, the beach, and the Great Ocean Road makes it an appealing rural-coastal community.

What is the postcode for Killarney?

The postcode for Killarney is 3283, which is shared with Tower Hill and nearby localities in the Moyne Shire area of south-west Victoria.

Killarney

VIC 3283 • Victoria

195

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

13.54 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

CoastalRuralQuietFamily-Friendly

About Killarney

Killarney is a small rural and coastal locality on Victoria's south-west coast, situated roughly midway between Warrnambool (approximately 15 kilometres to the east) and Port Fairy (approximately 12 kilometres to the west) within the Moyne Shire council area. Covering around 13.5 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 195 at the 2021 Census and sits on the fertile volcanic soils of the region, with Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve located approximately 4 kilometres to the north-east. The area lies along the Princes Highway in the Great Ocean Road region and blends farming land with coastal access.

Killarney Beach offers a quiet stretch of south-west Victorian coastline popular for swimming, surfing, and walking, and the Killarney Caravan Park serves visitors exploring this stretch of the Great Ocean Road. Warrnambool — just 15 kilometres east — provides comprehensive shops, schools, a base hospital, and a V/Line rail station with services to Melbourne, while the charming heritage township of Port Fairy is a short drive west. Killarney appeals to those seeking a peaceful coastal lifestyle with easy access to two of south-west Victoria's most vibrant regional towns.

Killarney falls under postcode 3283 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3283

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Wannon

State Electorate

South-West Coast (Western Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-38.31°, 142.33°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

13.54 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrnambool Station

15 km

N/A — car required

Bus Services

Limited Princes Highway corridor services — Warrnambool / Port Fairy 15–20 min to Warrnambool

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

265 km

By Train

V/Line from Warrnambool to Melbourne (~3 hr); Warrnambool station is approx. 15 km east

By Car (Peak)

2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

2 hr 30 min – 3 hr

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway; Great Ocean Road alternative route adds scenic time; car needed for local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; the beach and caravan park are walkable locally, but all shops and services are in Warrnambool or Port Fairy

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

195

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021