Yarragon
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About Yarragon
Yarragon is a West Gippsland town in Baw Baw Shire, located between Warragul and Moe on the Princes Highway and rail corridor. Census 2021 records 1,893 residents, reflecting steady growth from its traditional rural service-town base. The town sits against a scenic backdrop of nearby Strzelecki ranges and agricultural lowlands. Its character blends country-town pace with growing visitor activity along the main street.
Local life revolves around schools, small businesses, cafés and specialty stores, with many residents commuting to larger regional centres for work. Yarragon station provides regional rail access toward Traralgon and metropolitan Melbourne via V/Line services. The town is also a convenient stop for highway travellers, supporting tourism-oriented retail and food businesses. Families, retirees and regional workers are all part of the local mix, drawn by affordability and a community feel.
Yarragon falls under postcode 3823 and is governed by Baw Baw Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional town bus links — Warragul / Moe 25-35 min
- School and local services — Baw Baw district localities 20-45 min
- Coach connectors (service-dependent) — Latrobe Valley regional centres 30-60 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Most commuters travel to Warragul, Moe or Traralgon; Melbourne commuting is possible but long.
The town centre and station are walkable from nearby streets, though a car is useful for wider regional access.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Rollo Street
Housing 2021 Census
10 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 81
- 2. New Zealand 28
- 3. Scotland 15
- 4. Netherlands 14
- 5. India 9
- 6. Italy 8
- 7. Germany 6
- 8. South Africa 6
- 9. Canada 5
- 10. Sri Lanka 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)