Moyne Townships

Port Fairy is a major tourist destination and desirable place to live, play and work in.

A charming town blending historic shopfronts, heritage buildings, churches, and a mix of traditional and modern homes.

Tree-changers seeking more affordable housing will find it in Mortlake.

While many small towns have lost their pubs, charming Caramut boasts the “best pub in town”.

Crossley neighbours Koroit, on either side of Tower Hill volcano and wildlife reserve.

Cudgee is booming: its population has grown from 238 in 2016 to 311 in 2021, with 40 homes built in that time.

Ellerslie (10km southwest of Mortlake) is a beautiful farming region on the Hopkins River.

A small riverside community surrounded by nature, offering a quiet lifestyle close to Warrnambool and bushland.

Garvoc boasts a stylish new hub, built by the Garvoc District Residents, with community hall and tennis courts.

For such a small town, Hawkesdale is  blessed with services.

Hexham, a tiny locality on the meandering Hopkins River, is a classic example of historic buildings being given a new lease of life.

Dairy cows and crops are nurtured by the rich volcanic soils of this highly productive region.

Killarney’s stunning reef-protected beaches are hidden gems.

A picturesque town known for beautifully preserved historic buildings, many thoughtfully converted into unique homes.

A rural area north of Warrnambool, popular with families seeking space, lifestyle blocks, and city proximity.

Nirranda remains a close knit community and is another of Moyne’s localities that boast excellent sports facilities for footy, netball and cricket.

Nullawarre (population 230) has a primary school, general store, cafe, vet and hardware store.

Orford is sought-after by those seeking the country lifestyle but with services, cafes and beaches close by.

A welcoming country town with a historic school, much-loved pub, general store, and creative local enterprises.

Sea-change dreamers could consider Peterborough, right on the Great Ocean Road.

Purnim is attracting new residents seeking the country life but not too ‘country’. 

Many properties in charming Rosebrook can be more affordable than Port Fairy. 

A tightly held rural pocket ideally located between Port Fairy and Warrnambool, prized for lifestyle and location.

Around 80 people live in Tower Hill (southeast side of the volcano) and 235 in Crossley on the western side.

Winslow is a lovely locality where gardening is obviously a passion among its 436 residents.

Woolsthorpe is a potential growth area with land rezoning being mooted.

A rural township renowned for significant native grasslands and strong community efforts in environmental restoration.

Yambuk offers a sea/tree-change lifestyle without the Port Fairy price tag.