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!

Loch & Surrounds Map