Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.)
VIC 3371 • Victoria
About Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.)
Stony Creek is a small historic town in South Gippsland Shire, Victoria, located roughly between the towns of Meeniyan and Foster on the South Gippsland Highway. A post office and settlement were established here in 1892 following the arrival of the railway, giving the town deep roots in the region's pastoral and timber history. The 2016 census recorded a population of 281 for this locality, reflecting its character as a close-knit farming and lifestyle community. The town sits amid fertile green dairy country typical of the South Gippsland hills.
Stony Creek is well known in the region for its horse racing club, the Stony Creek Racing Club, which hosts around seven meets per year including the popular Stony Creek Cup in March. A go-kart circuit next to the racecourse adds to the town's sporting culture, and the Stony Creek Football Netball Club competes in the Alberton Football League. Residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with access to services in nearby Meeniyan and Foster. The scenic South Gippsland landscape of rolling green hills and farms makes this an appealing choice for lifestyle blocks and hobby farms.
Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.) falls under postcode 3371 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus — Foster / Leongatha varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides direct route to Melbourne
Small rural town; car needed for most trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Rowe Street