Leongatha North

VIC 3953 • Victoria

141
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
18.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingFamily-FriendlyScenic

About Leongatha North

Leongatha North is a rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, located just north of the town of Leongatha and approximately 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. With a population of around 141, it is a peaceful farming community set among the rolling green hills of Gippsland's dairy country. The area is part of the South Gippsland Shire and enjoys a temperate maritime climate with reliable rainfall.

Residents of Leongatha North enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to the services and amenities of Leongatha township, which offers supermarkets, cafés, a hospital, and schools. The surrounding area is renowned for its dairy farming heritage and scenic landscapes, with Wilsons Promontory National Park and the beaches of Inverloch within a 30-40 minute drive. The locality appeals to families and retirees seeking affordable acreage living close to a well-serviced country town.

Leongatha North falls under postcode 3953 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3953
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.46°, 146.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.23 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach — Melbourne (Southern Cross) 2 hr 30 min
  • V/Line coach — Leongatha 5 min

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
135 km
By Train
N/A — V/Line coach to Melbourne via Dandenong (2.5 hrs)
By Bus
2 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min

🛣️ Leongatha township is the nearest service centre, about 3 km south. No rail service; V/Line coach connects to the Melbourne rail network.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A rural locality with no footpaths or shops. Leongatha town centre is a short drive away for all services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
141
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

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