Warragul CBD

512 votes

Heritage facades, laneway cafés and twice-weekly produce markets give Warragul’s compact CBD a lively, country-chic buzz. Commuter trains, craft breweries and boutique retailers sit within an easy stroll, offering city convenience without the congestion and anchoring strong buyer demand for nearby character homes and modern townhouses.

2

Drouin Station

288 votes

Drouin Station places V / Line services to Southern Cross at residents’ fingertips, trimming the Melbourne run to just over an hour. Recent park-and-ride upgrades, secure bike cages and real-time scheduling make rail commutes painless, boosting the suburb’s appeal to professionals chasing affordable acreage and a stress-free journey.

3

West Gippsland Arts Centre

241 votes

After a multimillion-dollar revamp, the West Gippsland Arts Centre hosts touring musicals, comedy and community ballet on a 760-seat stage overlooking Civic Park. Its calendar turns Warragul into a regional culture hub, lifting hospitality trade and adding big-city vibrancy that buyers and tenants increasingly expect.

4

Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort

214 votes

Snow-play in winter, downhill mountain-bike trails in summer—Mount Baw Baw’s year-round adventure sits 75 minutes from Warragul. Locals can squeeze night skiing or a dawn summit hike into a single day, an outdoor edge that underpins the region’s reputation for healthy, active living.

5

Warragul Station

196 votes

Express V / Line services depart Warragul Station every 20 minutes at peak, and the Myki-ready platform now boasts lifts, shelters and ample parking. Easy rail links attract hybrid workers and students, ensuring persistent rental demand for low-maintenance units within a quick dash of the concourse.

6

Lardner Park Events Centre

184 votes

Home of Farm World, harvest festivals and open-air concerts, 300-acre Lardner Park funnels thousands of visitors through Baw Baw annually. Event-driven tourism boosts local hospitality jobs and Air-bnb returns, while rural-lifestyle blocks nearby enjoy bragging rights to fireworks views from the back deck.

7

Warragul Civic Park

172 votes

Lake walks, all-abilities playgrounds and weekend food-truck rallies make Civic Park the suburb’s green heart. Sunrise joggers and twilight dog-walkers keep pathways busy, and listings within stroller distance highlight leafy outlooks and community buzz to command a clear price premium.

8

West Gippsland Hospital

161 votes

With a 24/7 emergency department, maternity ward and planned billion-dollar redevelopment, West Gippsland Hospital offers metro-level care without the highway trip. Medical staff fuel steady rental absorption, and the promise of upgraded facilities provides confidence for buyers eyeing long-term capital growth.

9

Drouin Civic Park

149 votes

Flying-fox playgrounds, skate bowls and shaded barbecue shelters turn this central park into Drouin’s weekend meeting spot. Community markets and Christmas carols reinforce neighbourhood spirit, attributes agents leverage when promoting nearby four-bedroom family homes on generous quarter-acre blocks.

10

Walhalla Goldfields Railway

133 votes

The heritage narrow-gauge train chugs across trestle bridges and through fern gullies, drawing tourists to Walhalla’s restored gold-rush village. Day-trip traffic supports cafés, B&Bs and antique stores, adding employment diversity and investment potential across Baw Baw’s picturesque hill hamlets.

11

Logan Park Racecourse

118 votes

Country cup carnivals, twilight trots and Sunday junior footy share Logan Park’s multipurpose precinct beside Burke Street. Sporting buzz sustains hospitality trade and provides front-row entertainment for residents living a quick stroll away, a lifestyle edge often reflected in quicker selling times.

12

Tarago Reservoir

112 votes

Forested picnic grounds, trout fishing jetties and panoramic lookout towers frame Tarago Reservoir just north of Neerim South. Weekend barbecues and bird-watching drives make it a cherished local escape, enhancing the rural charm marketed in neighbouring small-acreage listings.

13

Brooker Park

102 votes

A 4-kilometre fitness loop, off-lead dog paddocks and wetlands boardwalks weave through Brooker Park’s linear reserve on Warragul’s south side. The park encourages an active lifestyle and anchors steady buyer interest in modern estates bordering its leafy edge.

14

Warragul Primary School

98 votes

Founded in 1879 yet boasting contemporary STEM rooms and a vibrant music program, Warragul Primary prides itself on community involvement. Walk-to-school convenience and after-care services keep surrounding character cottages and new infill townhouses in constant demand from young families.

15

Drouin Secondary College

92 votes

Sports academies, robotics labs and strong VCE results position Drouin Secondary as a leading regional school. Dedicated bus routes widen enrolments, sustaining rental demand from teachers and families keen to secure spots without daily freeway commutes to Berwick or Pakenham.

16

Yarragon Village

87 votes

Artisan bakeries, antique stores and weekend growers’ markets line Yarragon’s charming main street, luring Gippsland Highway travellers for pastry stops and gallery browsing. The tourist buzz delivers reliable foot-traffic, benefitting investors in mixed-use shopfront cottages and short-stay accommodation.

17

Toorongo Falls Reserve

82 votes

Misty twin cascades, fern-fringed tracks and towering mountain ash define Toorongo Falls, an hour’s drive from Warragul. Picnic tables and easy 2-kilometre loops suit families and photographers alike, underscoring Baw Baw’s allure for nature-centric lifestyles.

18

Rokeby–Crossover Rail Trail

78 votes

This shaded 4-kilometre gravel path follows an old timber-tram route past towering messmates and an historic trestle bridge. Perfect for pre-work jogs or kids’ cycling practice, it adds tangible recreation value to surrounding quarter-acre blocks and boutique hobby farms.

19

Brandy Creek Estate (Winery & Spa)

74 votes

Spanish-style tapas, sweeping vineyard views and a day-spa with salt-float pools elevate Brandy Creek beyond the typical cellar door. Wedding bookings and lazy Sunday lunches drive visitor spend, supporting local tourism jobs and premium short-stay returns in surrounding hills.

20

Old Trestle Bridge, Noojee

71 votes

Standing 21 metres high amid mountain ash forest, Noojee’s 1919 timber trestle bridge crowns countless Instagram feeds. A short climb rewards with panoramic valley views, drawing tourists whose café stops and fuel fills inject welcome revenue into the tiny alpine gateway town.

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