Yarram, Victoria

Yarram
Victoria
The historic South Gippsland Creamery and Butter Factory
Yarram is located in Shire of Wellington
Yarram
Yarram
Coordinates38°33′S 146°40′E / 38.550°S 146.667°E / -38.550; 146.667
Population2,135 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3971
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Wellington
State electorate(s)Gippsland South
Federal division(s)Gippsland

The township of Yarram (formerly Yarram Yarram) is in Victoria, Australia, in the Shire of Wellington, located in the southeast of Gippsland. At the 2016 census, the population of the town was 2,135.[1] The town is the regional centre of a prosperous farming district,also known as yarraam.It has a vibrant community, which remains dedicated to a strong sporting culture. The town also has a strong tourism industry, with Tarra Bulga National Park, Port Albert, Ninety Mile Beach and Agnes Falls all being within a 30-minute commute from Yarram. The town is located about one and a half hours from Wilsons Promontory. Nearby towns include Welshpool, Alberton and Foster.

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Yarram (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2017. Edit this at Wikidata