Victoria location profile
Willow Grove VIC 3825
Willow Grove is a small rural township in West Gippsland set beside Blue Rock Lake, offering scenic water views and a relaxed country feel. It appeals to anglers, water-sports enthusiasts, and families seeking space with convenient access to Moe and the broader Latrobe Valley.
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Why families consider Willow Grove
Rural lakeside township with a mix of farming properties and lifestyle acreages; community-oriented with families, trades, and retirees. Residents value quiet country living, water-based recreation at Blue Rock Lake, and access to services in Moe, Trafalgar and Warragul.
Amenities & services
- Willow Grove General Store & cafe
- Willow Grove Primary School
- Blue Rock Lake boat ramps and picnic areas
- Supermarkets and retail in Moe and Trafalgar
- GP clinics in Moe/Trafalgar; hospitals at Warragul (West Gippsland Hospital) and Traralgon (Latrobe Regional Hospital)
- Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Moe and Trafalgar
- Trafalgar Library (Myli - My Community Library), Trafalgar
- Moe Library (Latrobe City), Moe
- Warragul Library (Myli), Warragul
Transport & connectivity
- Moe Station (V/Line Traralgon/Bairnsdale line)
- Trafalgar Station
- Limited V/Line coach and school bus services via the Moe–Erica/Rawson corridor
- Willow Grove Rd, Moe–Rawson Rd, with access to Princes Freeway (M1) via Moe
Lifestyle & recreation
- Blue Rock Lake (boating, fishing, kayaking)
- Willow Grove Recreation Reserve (oval, courts, playground)
- Nearby Moondarra State Park and Tyers Park (bushwalking, picnic areas)
- Lakeside walking tracks and birdwatching
- Blue Rock Lake Foreshore Reserve
- Willow Grove Recreation Reserve
- Moondarra State Park
- Tyers Park
Education context
Limited in-town options; long day care, kindergarten and family day care available in Moe and Trafalgar (approx. 10–20 minutes by car).
- Federation University Australia – Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
- Federation University – Berwick Campus (Berwick)
- Monash University – Clayton Campus (Clayton)