Orbost is a suburb of Northern Victoria, Victoria
and is about 306 kms east of VIC's capital city of
Melbourne. In the 2011 Australian census the
population of Orbost was 2,493 when there were
1,266 Females and 1,227 Males living there. The
median age for people living in Orbost was 43.
Orbost is situated in the far east of Victoria
between Lakes Entrance and Cann River. Orbost
has developed into a major cattle and agricultural
district. The surrounding mountain forests produce
hardwood timber, most of which is milled locally.
Orbost is situated on the Snowy River, surrounded
by its rich river flats. Its commercial centre is along
Nicholson Street and includes two supermarkets, a
selection of shops and a few hotels.