Yarck
VIC 3719 • Victoria
About Yarck
Yarck is a small town in the upper Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, situated in the Shire of Murrindindi approximately 166 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. Located on the Maroondah Highway, 14 kilometres north-west of Alexandra, Yarck occupies a scenic position in the ranges with a total area of around 87 square kilometres. With a population of around 194 residents at the 2021 Census, it is a genuine small country town with a character shaped by its agricultural surroundings and its location along a major highway route into Victoria's north-east.
Despite its size, Yarck has a surprisingly active local hub — facilities include a general store, a hotel, two cafes, a bookstore, and a bakery, making it a popular rest stop for travellers on the Maroondah Highway heading towards Mansfield and the alpine areas. The town once had a railway station on the Tallarook branch line, which operated from 1890 until its closure in 1978. Surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, Yarck offers a relaxed country lifestyle with easy access to the recreational opportunities of the Yea Valley, Lake Eildon, and the Victorian High Country.
Yarck falls under postcode 3719 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services via Maroondah Highway — Melbourne / Alexandra Approx. 2.5–3 hrs to Melbourne CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Maroondah Highway (B360) is the main route; Alexandra is the nearest service town (14 km south-east)
Basic supplies available at the general store and bakery in the village, but a car is needed for most shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.