In Australia, raw (unpasteurised) milk cannot legally be sold for human consumption, so suppliers around Melbourne and regional Victoria typically market raw cow's milk as cosmetic or bath milk, or offer it through herd-share arrangements. This guide explains how these suppliers operate, what to look for, and the questions worth asking before you buy.
Raw (unpasteurised) milk is generally not permitted to be sold for human consumption in Australia, with narrow licensed exceptions (e.g. NSW-licensed raw goat's milk and certain aged raw-milk cheeses). Listings describe how each supplier markets their products (e.g. cosmetic/bath milk, herd shares, licensed exemptions) — verify a supplier's licensing directly with them and always follow FSANZ guidance.
Fifth-generation South Gippsland farm; Victoria's first Dairy Food Safety Victoria-licensed raw milk cheese facility. Handmade certified organic raw (sheep) milk cheeses incl. 'Moyarra Reserve' - legal raw milk product under FSANZ Standard 4.2.4 (aged raw milk cheese), not a drinking-milk supplier. Farm shop and cheesemaking classes.
Sandy Creek Jerseys is an organic homesteading farm near Camperdown, run by certified organic dairy farmers with a small herd of house cows. They sell raw A2 cow milk and cream (cream available by request) direct from the farm, marketed as Organic A2 Pet Milk and cream, not for human consumption under VIC law, with cash payment on site.
Olivine Holsteins is a micro-dairy near Portland milking a small herd of 3 to 7 stud Holsteins once daily, mostly grass-fed and genetically tested for kappa casein status, run by operators with more than a decade of commercial dairying experience. Raw cow milk is sold direct from the farm, labelled as pet or bath milk in line with Victorian rules on raw milk sales.
Yarra Valley organic farm shop and Melbourne home-delivery box scheme founded by nutritionist Angela Gioffre. Listed in the Well Nourished national real-food supplier directory as offering 'herd share raw milk' alongside organic produce delivery - herd-share is the legal ownership framing used since VIC banned bath-milk sales in 2015. Confirm current herd-share availability directly; one stale directory (Foursquare) marks the shop closed but Yelp shows it trading as of Oct 2025.
Raw cow's milk in Victoria is not sold for drinking. Under Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) rules, milk offered for human consumption must be pasteurised. As a result, the suppliers you'll find around Melbourne and across regional Victoria market raw cow's milk in ways that comply with the law — most commonly as cosmetic or bath milk, labelled not for human consumption, or via herd-share (cow-share) arrangements where a person owns a share of a herd and receives milk from their own animals.
We currently feature a handful of Victorian producers on this page, including Prom Country Cheese (Moyarra), Sandy Creek Jerseys (Camperdown), Olivine Holsteins (Portland) and Organic Empire (Mount Evelyn). Ratings and review counts vary — Prom Country Cheese carries the strongest review profile of the group, while the others are newer to our listings with limited reviews so far. We list them for reference; always confirm current products, availability and terms directly with each producer.
Expect to encounter several models:
Because the legal framing matters, read each supplier's product labelling and terms carefully. Cosmetic and bath milk is sold for external use and labelled accordingly.
Prices vary by producer, packaging, breed (Jersey milk is often richer and priced differently to Holstein), and whether the operation is certified organic. As a rough guide only, cosmetic or bath milk commonly falls somewhere in the $8–$16 per litre range, though smaller batches and certified-organic lines can sit higher. Herd-share arrangements are structured differently — you may pay an upfront share fee plus ongoing agistment costs rather than a straight per-litre price.
Treat these figures as indicative only. Pricing changes with season, feed costs, fuel and demand. Always confirm current rates directly with the supplier.
With limited reviews on some newer listings, do your own homework. A few things to weigh up:
If a producer makes organic claims, look for certification from a recognised body such as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or NASAA. Certification means the operation is independently audited against a standard, rather than relying on a self-described claim. If organic isn't certified, ask what the claim is based on.
Good suppliers are open about their herd, feed, pasture management, milking hygiene and how the milk is handled and stored. Farms that welcome visits or clearly explain their processes tend to be easier to trust than those that stay vague.
Where reviews exist — as with Prom Country Cheese's strong profile — they offer a useful signal about consistency and service. For newer listings without reviews, ask the producer for references, check social media activity, and see whether they attend established markets.
Jersey herds (like Sandy Creek Jerseys) and Holstein herds (like Olivine Holsteins) produce milk with different fat and protein profiles, which affects colour, richness and how the milk behaves in cheesemaking or cosmetic use. Match the product to what you're actually after.
Before committing, consider asking:
Raw milk sold for human consumption is not permitted in Australia. Suppliers market raw cow's milk as cosmetic or bath milk, or through herd-share models, precisely because of these rules. For authoritative information on milk safety and the regulations that apply, refer to FSANZ (foodstandards.gov.au). This guide is a directory resource only and makes no health or therapeutic claims about any product listed.
Use the listings above as a starting point, contact producers directly to confirm details, and always read the labelling and terms before you buy.
Or read the full raw cow's milk guide, or browse all Melbourne producers.
No. In Australia, milk sold for human consumption must be pasteurised. Suppliers around Melbourne market raw cow's milk as cosmetic or bath milk, or offer it through herd-share arrangements. See FSANZ (foodstandards.gov.au) for the current rules.
It's a model where you pay a fee to own a share of a herd or individual cow, plus ongoing agistment costs, and receive milk from your own animals. Terms, costs and collection logistics vary widely between producers, so confirm the details directly.
As a rough guide, cosmetic or bath milk often falls in the $8–$16 per litre range, with certified-organic or small-batch lines sometimes higher. Herd-share pricing works differently. These figures are indicative only — always confirm current rates with the supplier.
Look for certification from a recognised body such as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or NASAA, which involves independent auditing. If a producer claims organic without certification, ask what the claim is based on.
Ask how the product is labelled and classified, the full terms of any herd-share, whether the farm is certified organic and by which body, the herd breed and feeding practices, and how the milk is chilled, packaged, stored and delivered.