Victoria location profile
Launching Place VIC 3139
Launching Place is a semi-rural riverside township in the Yarra Valley, known for its relaxed, family-friendly feel and easy access to nature. Sitting along the Warburton Highway, it appeals to tree-changers and outdoor enthusiasts while remaining within commuting distance of Melbourne.
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Why families consider Launching Place
Mix of families, tradespeople and commuters, with many homes on larger blocks or hobby farms. Quiet village vibe with a strong community sport culture and weekend tourism flow along the Warburton Highway.
Amenities & services
- Local convenience stores and petrol stations on Warburton Highway
- Yarra Junction Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Woori Yallock Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Yarra Junction Medical Clinic
- Upper Yarra Family Medicine (Yarra Junction)
- Cafes, bakeries and takeaways along Warburton Highway
- Pubs and restaurants in nearby Yarra Junction and Warburton
- Yarra Junction Library (Yarra Junction)
- Healesville Library (Healesville)
Transport & connectivity
- Bus 683 Lilydale–Warburton via Warburton Highway (serves Launching Place)
- Nearest train: Lilydale Station (Lilydale line)
- Major roads: Warburton Highway (B380), Don Road, Healesville–Koo Wee Rup Road (C411 via Woori Yallock)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Warburton Rail Trail (cycling and walking)
- Launching Place Recreation Reserve (oval, courts, playground)
- Yarra Centre (indoor pool and gym) in Yarra Junction
- Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton
- Yarra River fishing and kayaking access
- Warburton Rail Trail corridor
- Yarra River riparian reserves (Launching Place)
- Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
- Hoddles Creek bushland reserves (nearby)
- Haining Farm (Don Valley)
Education context
Limited in-town options; several long day care, kindergarten and family day care services available in Yarra Junction and Woori Yallock within 5–10 minutes, with moderate demand for infant places.
- Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn campus)
- Deakin University (Burwood campus)
- Monash University (Clayton campus)
- University of Melbourne (Parkville campus)