Whanregarwen
VIC 3714 • Victoria
About Whanregarwen
Whanregarwen is a small rural locality in Victoria's central high country, situated in the upper Yea River valley approximately 120 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, within the Murrindindi Shire Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 130 residents spread across approximately 74 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming district in the Eildon state electorate. The locality sits between the towns of Alexandra and Yea, in a region characterised by rolling hills, river flats, and timber country.
The surrounding landscape is shaped by grazing properties and remnant bushland, with the Yea River and its tributaries threading through the valley floors. Residents rely on Alexandra (approximately 25 kilometres to the north-east) or Yea (approximately 35 kilometres to the south-west) for services, schools, and shopping. The area appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle in the Victorian high country fringe, with outdoor pursuits such as fishing, hiking, and horse riding available throughout the surrounding region.
Whanregarwen falls under postcode 3714 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — Services available from Alexandra or Yea N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Maroondah Highway through Yea is the main route; Hume Freeway via Seymour also accessible
No shops or services in the locality; car required for all daily needs with Alexandra or Yea being the nearest towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Webster Street
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Downey Street
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10 Myrtle Street
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19 Thornton Taggerty Road