Macks Creek
VIC 3971 • Victoria
About Macks Creek
Macks Creek is a small rural locality in the Wellington Shire of eastern Victoria, situated approximately 160 kilometres east-southeast of Melbourne in the Gippsland region. Covering around 32 square kilometres, the locality is reached via Bulga Park Road near the Gippsland Lakes coast. With a population of just 35 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the more secluded communities in the region. The area sits within the state electorate of Gippsland South and falls under Wellington Shire Council.
Macks Creek offers a deeply rural lifestyle in a scenic corner of Gippsland, surrounded by forest and farmland close to the South Pacific coast. The locality is known for its quietude and natural setting, attracting those who appreciate privacy and proximity to the outdoors. The nearby Gippsland Lakes and surrounding national parks provide fishing, boating, and bushwalking opportunities. Sale is the main service centre for the broader Wellington Shire, while Bairnsdale and Traralgon serve as larger regional hubs for shopping, healthcare, and transport connections.
Macks Creek 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
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ No public transport within Macks Creek; car essential
Remote Gippsland locality with no footpaths or local services; car is essential
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