Population 610 (2011 census) LGA(s) South Gippsland Shire State electorate(s) Gippsland East Local time Friday 11:51 AM | Postcode(s) 3988 County Buln Buln Postal code 3988 Federal division Division of McMillan | |
Location 111 km (69 mi) SE of Melbourne
29 km (18 mi) NW of Leongatha
15 km (9 mi) NW of Korumburra
12 km (7 mi) SE of Nyora Weather 21°C, Wind E at 23 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
Poowong is a small dairying city located in South Gippsland, Victoria. At the 2006 census, Poowong had a population of 587.
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Map of Poowong VIC 3988, Australia
It is 111 kilometres (69 mi) from Melbourne and about eight kilometres north-west of Korumburra.
The Post Office opened around January 1878.
For a city of its size, Poowong is quite well off with regard to its facilities. Facilities include four tennis courts, two netball courts, an indoor basketball stadium, a primary school, large community hall, heated swimming pool, a number of churches and an Australian rules football oval. The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.
Community Projects
The Poowong community is active, with many projects being undertaken by various community groups. The largest group, by far, is the Poowong Football & Netball Club who involve themselves not only in sporting projects, but also in projects helping the wider community. One such project is the current 'My Connected Community' project which is being run by the Poowong Football Club in a partnership with the Strzelecki Lions Club, and is designed to increase Internet use amongst community members.