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Myrtlebank

VIC 3851 • Victoria

126
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
15.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableQuiet

About Myrtlebank

Myrtlebank is a small rural locality in the Gippsland region of Victoria, situated approximately 200 kilometres east of Melbourne near the township of Maffra within the Wellington Shire council area. With a population of around 126 residents and covering approximately 15 square kilometres of farmland and bushland, it is one of the quieter localities in the region. The area has a low median household income consistent with rural Gippsland, and housing consists predominantly of farmhouses and rural residential properties.

The locality sits amid the broad agricultural plains and timbered hills of East Gippsland, with farming — particularly dairy and beef cattle grazing — forming the backbone of local land use. Services and amenities are accessed in nearby Maffra or Sale, which offer supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and V/Line train connections to Melbourne. The area suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with affordable land and easy access to the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes and surrounding countryside.

Myrtlebank falls under postcode 3851 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3851
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.04°, 147.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.02 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sale
20 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Sale station (approx. 20 min), then V/Line approx. 2.5 hrs to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; Princes Highway is the main arterial route

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Myrtlebank is a dispersed rural locality with no shops or services — a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
126
▲ 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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Myrtlebank known for? +

Myrtlebank is a quiet rural locality in the Gippsland region, known for its pastoral farmland and relaxed country lifestyle. It sits within Wellington Shire amid the broad agricultural plains of East Gippsland.

How far is Myrtlebank from Melbourne CBD? +

Myrtlebank is approximately 200 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, making it around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive along the Princes Highway in normal conditions.

Does Myrtlebank have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly serving Myrtlebank. The nearest V/Line train station is Sale, approximately 20 kilometres away, offering regular services to Melbourne Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Myrtlebank? +

According to the 2021 Census, Myrtlebank has a population of approximately 126 residents, making it a very small rural locality within Wellington Shire.

Is Myrtlebank a good place to live? +

Myrtlebank suits those seeking affordable rural living in the Gippsland region, with nearby Maffra and Sale providing essential services, schools, and train access to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Myrtlebank? +

The postcode for Myrtlebank, VIC is 3851.