Strzelecki
VIC 3950 • Victoria
About Strzelecki
Strzelecki is a small rural locality in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in South Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Korumburra and around 120 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. The locality falls within South Gippsland Shire Council and covers about 31 square kilometres of hilly grazing and dairy country. Named after the Polish explorer Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, who traversed this region in 1840, the area has a recorded 2021 Census population of 107 residents and retains a deeply rural character with scattered farmsteads and very few permanent village-style services.
The surrounding Strzelecki Ranges offer picturesque scenery, with rolling forested hills, pastoral valleys, and proximity to the Grand Ridge Road — a popular scenic drive that runs along the crest of the ranges offering views across to Bass Strait in the south and the Latrobe Valley in the north. Residents rely on Korumburra for everyday services including shops, medical facilities, schools, and rail connections to Melbourne. The area suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with working farmland, though a private vehicle is essential for getting around.
Strzelecki falls under postcode 3950 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services — Melbourne (Southern Cross) Approx. 2h 15 min via Korumburra
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides main road access; car essential for all local travel
Strzelecki has no village centre or shops; all errands require driving to Korumburra or other nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mine Road
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1-3 Bridge Street