Jack River (postcode: 3971) is a small settlement in the Shire of Wellington in southwestern Gippsland, in the Australian state of Victoria. The nearest major town is Yarram, located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east. Jack River is located approximately 170 kilometres (110 mi) east southeast of Melbourne.[2]

Jack River
Victoria
Jack River is located in Shire of Wellington
Jack River
Jack River
Coordinates38°34′13″S 146°33′14″E / 38.57028°S 146.55389°E / -38.57028; 146.55389
Population301 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3971
Elevation42 m (138 ft)[2]
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Wellington
State electorate(s)Gippsland South
Federal division(s)Gippsland

At the 2011 census, Jack River had a population of 301.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Jack River (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 January 2014.  
  2. ^ a b "Map of Jack River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2014.