From the rolling green pastures that support the dairy industry to the stunning coastline beaten by waves for thousands of years, Moyne Shire is a diverse and exciting region. Moyne Shire is located in south west Victoria and stretches from the Great Ocean Road in the south to the pastoral area of Mortlake in the north. Spanning an area of 5,478 km2, Moyne’s communities include Caramut, Ellerslie, Framlingham, Garvoc, Hawkesdale, Hexham, Kirkstall, Koroit, Macarthur, Mortlake, Nullawarre, Orford, Panmure, Peterborough, Port Fairy, Purnim, Winslow, Woolsthorpe, Woorndoo and Yambuk. Moyne has a total population of around 17,000 residents, with much of the growth within the Shire occurring to the south in the coastal areas. With a steadily increasing population, the State Government anticipates continued population growth up to 0.5 per cent through to 2031. Moyne Shire is central to Australia’s agriculture and food manufacturing industry, forming part of a region that contributes around a quarter of Australia’s dairy exports and domestic produce. Moyne also has a thriving tourism industry with some of Victoria’s most picturesque coastlines and holiday destinations.
