Moe-Yallourn
Moe is a gateway to Gippsland's snowfields at Mt Baw Baw, and is one of the region's major service centres. Once a key stopping point for miners on their way to the goldfields at Walhalla, Moe is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, and historically significant landmarks.
Moe-Yallourn is in the Latrobe City Council area.
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Location information
Climate
In summer (January), Moe-Yallourn's average minimum temperature is 13.2 degrees, and the average maximum is 25.0. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 4.6 to a maximum of 11.8. The town's average annual rainfall is 889.6mm.
Population
15,582 (Source: ABS Census 2006).
Cultural diversity
Around 21 percent of people living in Moe-Yallourn were born outside Australia.
Migrants have settled in Moe-Yallourn from:
- England (4.1%)
- Netherlands (1.7%)
- Scotland (1.5%)
- Malta (1.4%)
- Germany (1.2%)
Around 11 percent of people living in Moe-Yallourn speak a language other than English at home.
Languages spoken in Moe-Yallourn include:
- Maltese (1.1%)
- Dutch (0.6%)
- German (0.6%)
- Greek (0.6%)
- Italian (0.6%)
Finding a job
Key industries and employers
The top five industries by employment in Moe-Yallourn are:
| Industry | School education | Cafes, restaurants & takeaway food stores | Supermarkets & grocery stores | Hospitals | Heavy & civil engineering construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Local skill shortages
There is no specific information available on skills shortages in Moe-Yallourn. Information on skills shortages in the Gippsland region is available on the South East Victoria map page.
Job search links
To see jobs currently available in Moe-Yallourn, visit:
Lifestyle information
Housing and accommodation
In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Moe-Yallourn was $130,000.
In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Moe-Yallourn was $120 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $163 per week.
For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Latrobe accommodation directory.
To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type 'Moe-Yallourn' into the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.
Healthcare
Maryvale Private Hospital is the main health service near Moe-Yallourn. For information about healthcare providers in the Moe-Yallourn area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.
Schools
For information on schools in Moe-Yallourn, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Moe’ and ‘Yallourn’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the Education & Childcare section.
Travel
Distance and travel time
Moe is 134km south east of Melbourne. You can travel from Moe to Melbourne by:
- car (1 hour 30 minutes)
- train (2 hours)
Nearby towns are:
Public transport
Buses operate around Moe-Yallourn, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.
Places of worship
For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.
Sport and recreation
For more information about sport and recreation in Moe-Yallourn, please visit the Latrobe City Council website.
Moe-Yallourn attractions
- Discover the past at Gippsland's Heritage Park
- Walk or cycle the Moe-Yallourn rail trail to discover local bushland, lakes and native animals
- Water-ski, canoe, swim or sail on Lake Narracan
- Visit the Old Brown Coal Museum
- Moe Jazz Festival (March)
- Latrobe Rhythm and Blues Festival (April)
Migration tools
Last updated: 22 January 2009
State Government of Victoria