All about Loch
The area
Loch is a town within the South Gippsland region of Victoria, which was established in 1876
3945 is the postcode for Loch, Jeetho, Krowera, and Woodleigh
The local government is South Gippsland Shire, which covers an area of approximately 3,295 square kilometres
Loch can be found by Latitude 38.3690 and Longitude 145.7033
The following facts have been obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics as at the 2021 census
Loch had a population of approximately 1092 people
the median age of residents is 50 years
there were 508 private dwellings
The main industries of Loch include beef farming, dairy farming, local healthcare workers and design and engineering (ABS, 2021).
Another great guide to the area for visitors and new residents is Landscape Country which was developed by Strzelecki Lions.
Getting here
From Melbourne city, approximately 1 hour 30-minute drive
take the Monash Freeway (M1) heading south-east towards Pakenham
take exit (C422) Koo Wee Rup/Pakenham exit then turning right off the exit
continue along the Koo Wee Rup / Pakenham Road until you reach the South Gippsland Highway (M420), turn left.
travel the South Gippsland Highway (M420) following it as it veers left towards Wilsons Prom (A440)
continue along all the way to the Loch turn off!