Fairhaven VIC, 3231

Searching for property in Fairhaven, VIC 3231? It's an excellent first step to decide whether it is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Fairhaven property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can help you make an intelligent decision about your future property purchase.

If you're considering a move to Fairhaven, continue reading for a brief historical overview to find out more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.

Overview Fairhaven, a small coastal suburb in Victoria, Australia, had a recorded population of 296 people (2016 census). It is surrounded by the localities of Aireys Inlet, Moggs Creek and borders the Bass Strait. Fairhaven is part of the local government area of Surf Coast Shire.

Living in Fairhaven Fairhaven is a popular tourist destination, with most of the homes being used for tourist accommodations. It has one of the longest stretches of beach on the Great Ocean Road, stretching an impressive 6 kilometres.

This seaside village is visited by tourists who want to experience the natural beauty, swimming, surfing, and the fantastic coastal walking trails. The Pole House, suspended 40 metres above Fairhaven Beach is one of the most iconic homes in Australia. Visiting the Pole House is one of the most memorable experiences of Fairhaven visitors.

History of Fairhaven The Pole House, a local landmark built in 1978, was demolished by its owners in 2013 because they were disappointed they lost their bid to have the house listed in the Victorian Heritage Register. It was rebuilt from 2013-2014 on the existing pole, this time with a modern design but along similar lines to the original house. In 1983, Fairhaven was badly damaged in the Ash Wednesday bushfires, one of the worst fires to hit Australia. The fire damaged 3,700 buildings, and 2,545 individuals lost their homes.

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