Piries
VIC 3723 • Victoria
About Piries
Piries is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated in the Mansfield Shire approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Mansfield and within the foothills of the Victorian Alps. Covering about 37 square kilometres of hilly grazing and forested land, the area sits within the Ovens Valley catchment at elevations of 400–700 metres. The 2021 census counted 66 residents, making it a quintessential quiet bush locality.
Pastoral farming and timber-related activities have historically shaped the Piries community, and the picturesque landscape attracts occasional visitors exploring the Victorian High Country by road or motorbike. Residents access services in Mansfield, which offers supermarkets, a hospital, schools, and a lively tourism economy centred on the nearby Lake Eildon and alpine resorts such as Mount Buller. The area is part of the broader High Country tourism region and the Mansfield–Mount Buller Alpine Resort Access Road passes within reach.
Piries falls under postcode 3723 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach (Mansfield service) — Mansfield / Melbourne ~25 min to Mansfield; ~3 h to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Mansfield is the nearest service centre (~25 km). No direct rail to Mansfield; V/Line coach connects to Melbourne.
A small rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; residents rely entirely on private vehicles to access services in Mansfield.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
450 Howqua River Road
-
Nash Street
-
Mount Buller Road