Lardner
VIC 3821 • Victoria
About Lardner
Lardner is a small rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated in the Shire of Baw Baw approximately 90 kilometres east of Melbourne. With a population of around 110 residents across roughly 17 square kilometres, the locality sits between the regional towns of Warragul and Drouin, which serve as the main service centres for the Baw Baw Shire. The surrounding landscape is characterised by fertile volcanic soils and green dairy farming country typical of the Gippsland plains, with the Strzelecki Ranges providing a scenic backdrop to the south.
Lardner is home to the Lardner Park Agriculture and Events Centre, a significant regional venue that hosts agricultural shows, equestrian events, and major community gatherings attracting visitors from across West Gippsland. The nearby town of Warragul provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and a V/Line rail connection to Melbourne Flinders Street, making Lardner appealing to those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the city. The productive dairy and grazing land of the Baw Baw Shire, combined with easy freeway access via the Princes Highway, makes Lardner a well-connected pocket of Gippsland.
Lardner falls under postcode 3821 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local/regional services — Warragul / Drouin Approx 10–15 min by car to Warragul
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) and Princes Freeway (M1) provide the main route to Melbourne. Warragul is the key local service town with V/Line rail.
No local services within Lardner; residents drive to Warragul or Drouin for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Old Sale Road
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Burnt Store Road
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Bloomfield Road