Tyrendarra
VIC 3285 • Victoria
About Tyrendarra
Tyrendarra is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated in the Shire of Glenelg approximately 334 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, 32 kilometres north-east of the port city of Portland, and 72 kilometres west of Warrnambool. The township lies along the Princes Highway within a bend of Darlot Creek before it joins the Fitzroy River, covering over 122 square kilometres of farming and grazing country. With a 2021 Census population of 198, Tyrendarra is a scattered agricultural community that has been farming these south-west Victoria plains since European settlement in the 1870s.
The surrounding region is notable for the Budj Bim UNESCO World Heritage Area — home to an ancient Gunditjmara eel aquaculture system at Lake Condah, one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated fish trapping networks, located around 30 kilometres to the north. The locality's working landscape of cattle and sheep grazing is typical of the south-west Victorian basalt plains, with Portland and Warrnambool providing the nearest full range of services including hospitals, schools, and retail. Tyrendarra's peaceful rural setting and proximity to the Great Ocean Road region and south-west Victorian coast make it an appealing base for those who value open space and agricultural lifestyle.
Tyrendarra falls under postcode 3285 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services via Portland — Warrnambool / Melbourne (Southern Cross) Approx. 4.5–5 hr from Portland to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Highway is the main arterial route; limited freight and local services along this corridor
Tyrendarra has no local retail or services; a car is essential and Portland or Warrnambool are needed for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Princes Highway