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{{for|the river that flows near the settlement|Jack River (Wellington, Victoria)}}
Jack River is a small settlement in [[Gippsland]], about 12 km West of Yarram. The Jack River rises in the Strzlecki Ranges and flows through Jack River at O'Callaghan's Bridge to join the Albert River, which flows into Corner inlet near Port Albert. The Jack River Rural Fire Brigade was formed in 1947. The all-volunteer Brigade welcomes new members. If you would like to join the Brigade, contact the Country Fire Authority's regional office in Sale on 18 0066 5954.
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'''Jack River''' ([[Postcodes in Australia|postcode]]: 3971) is a small settlement in the [[Shire of Wellington]] in southwestern [[Gippsland]], in the [[Australia]]n state of [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. The nearest major town is {{VICcity|Yarram}}, located about {{convert|6|km}} east. Jack River is located approximately {{convert|170|km}} east southeast of {{VICcity|Melbourne}}.<ref name=bonzle/>


At the [[Census in Australia#2011|2011 census]], Jack River had a population of 301.<ref name="abs"/>
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 7 May 2023

For the river that flows near the settlement, see Jack River (Wellington, Victoria).

Jack River
Victoria
Jack River is located in Shire of Wellington
Jack River
Jack River
Coordinates38°34′13″S 146°33′14″E / 38.57028°S 146.55389°E / -38.57028; 146.55389
Population301 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3971
Elevation42 m (138 ft)[2]
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Wellington
State electorate(s)Gippsland South
Federal division(s)Gippsland

Jack River (postcode: 3971) is a small settlement in the Shire of Wellington in southwestern Gippsland, in the Australian state of Victoria. The nearest major town is Yarram, located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east. Jack River is located approximately 170 kilometres (110 mi) east southeast of Melbourne.[2]

At the 2011 census, Jack River had a population of 301.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Jack River (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 January 2014. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Map of Jack River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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