Foster VIC, 3960
Foster Real Estate: Suburb Profile
If you're buying, renting, or investing in Foster, VIC 3960, it is an excellent first step to evaluate whether the area is an ideal option for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Foster house prices, demographics & market trends to educate you on your next home or investment.
If you are new to Foster, have a little read of our historical overview to find out more about the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Foster is a suburb located southeast of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway, Victoria, Australia. It is a dairy and grazing suburb that is situated approximately 20 km north of the Gippsland coastline. The coastline includes Shallow Inlet, Waratah Bay, Corner Inlet, Yanakie, and Wilsons Promontory. As per the 2016 census, the population was recorded at 1,164.
Living in Foster Foster is surrounded by dairy and grazing farms and is also home to some stunning destinations. It is located within an easy drive of Wilsons Promontory National Park. It has a good range of shops along Main Street along with a hotel and several dining options. The scenic beauty of the suburb attracts many tourists from across the globe.
The markets in Foster open only from November to April and remain close from May to October. The most popular attraction is the Great Southern Rail Trail, famous among tourists. The trail links Foster to Leongatha in the West and Yarram in the East. It is used by cyclists, horse riders, runners, and walkers. It is a beautiful town and a peaceful place to live.
History of Foster Foster was initially called Stockyard Creek, the stream that flows through the centre of the town. Earlier, Foster was just a resting place for drovers travelling from Port Albert to Western Port. However, with the discovery of gold in the 1880s, the town evolved just from a resting place to a popular town. Further development began with the commencement of the post office that was named Stockyard Creek and later renamed Foster in 1879. In the same year when the post office was renamed, the township was established. Today, Foster is an evolving town that acts as a bridge between Wilson’s Promontory and the rest of Victoria.
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