Cape Paterson, VIC 3995
Bass Coast Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3995
Updated
Median house price
$745,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Cape Paterson at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Population
- 1,111
- Median age 55
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Cape Paterson
Houses change hands at $745,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 72% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $149,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Cape Paterson
Cape Paterson (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $745,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cape Paterson has roughly 1,111 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Cape Paterson scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 913 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Cape Paterson
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 6/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Cape Paterson's population at 1,111, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 78%
- Renter occupied
- 16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
37 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 913 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Cape Paterson
- What is the median house price in Cape Paterson?
- The median house price in Cape Paterson, VIC 3995 is $745,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $205,920.
- How much is my house worth in Cape Paterson?
- A useful starting point is the Cape Paterson median house price of $745,000 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Cape Paterson postcode?
- Cape Paterson is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Cape Paterson?
- Cape Paterson is a suburb in the Bass Coast Shire Council area, VIC 3995.
- What schools are in Cape Paterson?
- There are 5 schools serving Cape Paterson on this page, including Bass Coast Specialist School, Bass Coast College, Wonthaggi Primary School.
- How walkable is Cape Paterson?
- Cape Paterson has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cape Paterson?
- Cape Paterson is close to Harmers Haven, Wonthaggi, North Wonthaggi, Hicksborough, South Dudley.
- What is the population of Cape Paterson?
- The population of Cape Paterson is approximately 1,111 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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