French Island is not attached to any shire and has almost no mainland services, properties are solar or wind powered and collect their own rainwater.

There are a number of organic and biodynamic farms on the island, growing a range of produce. About 70% of the island is national park; it has over 600 species of plants, 230 birds, Australia's largest koala population and a number of rare or endangered species (included the potoroo and Southern Brown bandicoot).

Only 61km from Melbourne, Victoria's biggest island with less than 100 residents.

Visit the French Island Community Association web site for more information.