Swan Reach
VIC 3903 • Victoria
About Swan Reach
Swan Reach is a small town in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, located approximately 306 kilometres east of Melbourne along the Tambo River, roughly halfway between the regional centre of Bairnsdale (25 kilometres to the west) and the popular tourist town of Lakes Entrance (18 kilometres to the south-east). With a population of around 750–860 people, Swan Reach is a quiet rural community in the heart of East Gippsland, offering a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Tambo River valley.
Swan Reach has a rich history rooted in the sawmilling industry that drew settlers to the Tambo River from the 1860s onwards, followed by farming and dairying. Today, the town benefits from its position near the Gippsland Lakes region, providing access to the wetlands, waterways, and natural attractions that make this part of Victoria popular with visitors and retirees. Residents rely on Bairnsdale for shops, schools, and services, with Lakes Entrance a short drive away for additional amenities and the famous Ninety Mile Beach.
Swan Reach falls under postcode 3903 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services — Bairnsdale / Lakes Entrance Variable
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway is the main arterial route to Melbourne via Sale and Traralgon. Bairnsdale is the regional hub for V/Line rail access.
Swan Reach is a small dispersed rural town; a car is required for virtually all errands, with major services in Bairnsdale 25 km away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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School Road