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Overview

Foster is a small dairying and grazing town situated 174 km south‑east of Melbourne along the South Gippsland Highway. With a 2016 census population of 1,164, the community enjoys a relaxed rural lifestyle while remaining just 20 km north of the stunning Gippsland coastline, including Shallow Inlet, Corner Inlet, Waratah Bay, Yanakie and Wilsons Promontory. Residents benefit from easy road access to the highway and a nearby former railway station, while the local Foster Airport adds a modest transport link for private and emergency flights.

The town’s amenities cater to families and retirees alike: Foster Primary School and Foster Secondary College provide education for children, and essential services such as a post office, police station and fire station are all within a couple of kilometres. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Whipstick Gully Natural Features Reserve, and the mix of dairy farms, grazing land and modest residential pockets offers a variety of housing options set against a backdrop of South Gippsland’s natural charm.