Foster, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Foster, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Foster |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.67625 |
| Longitude | 146.20785 |
| Population | 1,740 |
| Density | 15.0 /km² |
| Area | 116.3 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 3960 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 145 km southeast |
Foster is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,740. The locality covers an area of 116.3 km², giving a population density of about 15.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 145 km southeast of Melbourne. Foster is located at 38.6763°S, 146.2079°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3960. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Foster rests in a broad, green embrace of rolling hills that gradually ascend towards the higher country of the Strzelecki Ranges. It lies 59.3 km south-south-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 207°T), and is situated 13.1 km east-north-east of Fish Creek. This is country carved by ancient waterways, where dairy farms and grazing properties spread like patchwork quilts across the fertile valleys, the air often carrying the sweet scent of cut grass and the lowing of contented cattle. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, can be a painterly affair, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a golden hue to the distant ridgelines. The land itself feels generous, a rich loam that has sustained generations, and a quiet hum of agricultural endeavour underlies the daily life of Foster.
The story of Foster is deeply entwined with the land it occupies. Originally surveyed in the 1870s, it grew from a need to service the surrounding agricultural district, with dairying and beef cattle grazing forming the backbone of its economy. The rich volcanic soil, a legacy of the region's geological past, continues to be a primary asset, supporting a vibrant farming community. Nearby, the coastal plains and the larger Wilsons Promontory National Park, a significant natural attraction, draw visitors, subtly influencing the local character and providing opportunities for tourism-related enterprises. Foster, though firmly rooted in its agricultural heritage, feels the gentle pull of the nearby sea, a constant reminder of its place within a wider, beautiful corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Foster, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Foster, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Foster includes the postcode (3960), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Foster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |