Sandy Point

About Sandy Point

Sandy Point is a small coastal township in South Gippsland, Victoria, located approximately 187 kilometres south-east of Melbourne near the tip of the Tarwin Lower peninsula. With a permanent population of around 312, the town holds the distinction of being the southernmost township on the Australian mainland, sitting within close proximity to the iconic Wilsons Promontory National Park. Administered by South Gippsland Shire Council, the area is characterised by its unspoilt natural surroundings, coastal dunes, and calm inlet waters popular with boaters and anglers. A deliberate ban on further subdivision — owing to the absence of reticulated sewerage — has kept Sandy Point refreshingly uncommercialised compared to other Gippsland coastal towns.

Sandy Point is primarily a holiday destination, swelling from a few hundred permanent residents to several thousand visitors during summer and school holidays. The foreshore and sheltered waters of Corner Inlet are ideal for swimming, kayaking, and fishing, while Wilsons Promontory provides world-class hiking and wildlife encounters just a short drive away. The community has a tight-knit, relaxed atmosphere — locals tend to value privacy and the slow pace that makes Sandy Point a genuine escape from city life. For those seeking a permanent sea-change lifestyle surrounded by national parks and coastal beauty, Sandy Point offers a rare combination of seclusion and natural splendour.

Sandy Point falls under postcode 3959 and is governed by South Gippsland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Middle Tarwin, VIC 3956
• Hallston, VIC 3953
• Fish Creek, VIC 3959
• Waratah Bay, VIC 3959
• Bennison, VIC 3960
• Boolarong, VIC 3960