🔍

Stradbroke

VIC 3851 • Victoria

187
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
181.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastal HinterlandQuietSemi-RuralBushland

About Stradbroke

Stradbroke is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Wellington Shire of Victoria's Gippsland region, approximately 235 kilometres east of Melbourne. Covering a vast 181.6 square kilometres of open farmland, bushland, and coastal hinterland, the locality has a population of just 187 residents, reflecting its expansive and lightly developed rural character. Below-average household incomes are consistent with the mixed farming and semi-rural landholding nature of the community.

Positioned approximately 20 minutes from Sale — Wellington Shire's main administrative and service centre — and around 15 minutes from the iconic Ninety Mile Beach on Victoria's south-east coast, Stradbroke occupies a distinctive position between inland Gippsland and the Bass Strait coastline. The surrounding landscape features natural bush settings with native trees, abundant birdlife, and kangaroos, appealing to those who value privacy and connection with nature. Sale provides access to schools, hospitals, retail, and rail links for residents of the wider district.

Stradbroke 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
181.57 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sale Station
22 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Sale (town centre) Approx. 20–25 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
235 km
By Train
Drive to Sale (~22 km), then V/Line Bairnsdale Line to Flinders Street (~2 hrs 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min – 2 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Princes Highway and South Gippsland Highway provide main road access; Ninety Mile Beach is ~15 min drive

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Stradbroke is a very large, dispersed rural locality with no local services; all errands require a car to Sale or other nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
187
▲ 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 Stradbroke known for? +

Stradbroke is known for its expansive rural and bush setting in Victoria's Gippsland region, with natural landscapes featuring native bushland, birdlife, and kangaroos. Its proximity to Ninety Mile Beach and the Gippsland Lakes corridor makes it attractive for those seeking a private rural escape.

How far is Stradbroke from Melbourne? +

Stradbroke is approximately 235 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive depending on traffic. Sale, the nearest major town, is about 22 kilometres away.

Does Stradbroke have public transport? +

Stradbroke has very limited public transport. The nearest train station is Sale, approximately 22 kilometres away, which is on the V/Line Bairnsdale Line to Melbourne. A car is essential for all practical travel in and around Stradbroke.

What is the population of Stradbroke? +

According to the 2021 Census, Stradbroke has a population of 187 residents spread across a very large area of 181.6 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely settled localities in the Wellington Shire.

Is Stradbroke a good place to live? +

Stradbroke suits those seeking genuine rural seclusion with easy access to Gippsland's coastal and inland attractions. With Sale's full services 20 minutes away and Ninety Mile Beach around 15 minutes away, it offers a private lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting.

What is the postcode for Stradbroke? +

Stradbroke, Victoria has the postcode 3851.