Princetown
VIC 3269 • Victoria
About Princetown
Princetown is a small coastal hamlet on the Great Ocean Road in south-western Victoria, located within the Corangamite Shire approximately 230 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and just east of the world-famous Twelve Apostles. With a population of 236 according to the 2021 Census, the settlement covers a large locality of over 120 square kilometres of coastal terrain. Princetown sits near the mouth of the Gellibrand River where it meets the Southern Ocean, giving the hamlet a dramatic natural setting.
Despite its small size, Princetown has a pub that doubles as a general store, a post office, and some accommodation options, making it a handy stopping point for travellers along the Great Ocean Road. The locality provides direct access to beaches at the Gellibrand River mouth and is close to the Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic Twelve Apostles rock formations. Princetown Cricket Club remains an active community institution, and the hamlet attracts visitors and sea-changers drawn to its isolated coastal character and proximity to one of Australia's most celebrated scenic routes.
Princetown falls under postcode 3269 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Great Ocean Road Coach service (seasonal) — Geelong / Warrnambool Varies (1.5-2 hr to Warrnambool)
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Great Ocean Road (B100) provides the main access; Port Campbell is 14 km west
Very limited local amenities; car is required for most daily needs beyond the hamlet's pub and general store
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.