Toora North
VIC 3962 • Victoria
About Toora North
Toora North is a small rural locality in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, situated in the hills north of Toora township and approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It falls within South Gippsland Shire Council and covers around 37 square kilometres of hilly farmland. With a recorded 2021 Census population of 107 residents, Toora North is characterised by dairy farming and grazing properties scattered across a gently undulating pastoral landscape.
The nearby township of Toora, approximately 5 kilometres to the south, provides residents with basic services including a general store and access to the South Gippsland Highway. Foster, the nearest larger service centre at around 13 kilometres to the west, offers a broader range of shops, schools, and medical services. The surrounding area is rich in agricultural heritage, and Toora North historically hosted tin mining operations, with the Tin Mine School operating from 1907 until 1942. Residents enjoy a peaceful, semi-isolated lifestyle with close access to the natural beauty of Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Toora North falls under postcode 3962 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services — Melbourne (Southern Cross) via South Gippsland Highway Approx. 2h 30 min – 3h from Toora
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides main road access; car essential for daily travel
Toora North has no village centre or local shops; residents must drive to Toora or Foster for all services and errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Harriet Street