Population 193 (2006 census) Postal code 3951 Federal division Division of McMillan | Postcode(s) 3951 Local time Friday 3:55 PM | |
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Kongwak is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Korumburra to Wonthaggi Road southeast of Melbourne, in the South Gippsland Shire At the 2006 census, Kongwak had a population of 193.
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Map of Kongwak VIC 3951, Australia
History
The land around Kongwak was largely cleared of native vegetation and is now used for agriculture, including dairying. This land was cleared by two brothers, Richard Nutter Scott and Frederick John Scott. You can see Richard's memorial park on the Kongwak Tennis Grounds area.
Kongwak Post Office opened on 11 May 1898.
The Town today
The town in conjunction with neighbouring township Inverloch has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Alberton Football League.
The Kongwak Market is held every Sunday with collectables, retro, vintage and second hand items, plants and books.