Cape Woolamai at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,301
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Cape Woolamai.
The postcode for Cape Woolamai is 3925 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Cape Woolamai (3925) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Cape Woolamai has roughly 2,301 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cape Woolamai scores 0/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Woolamai's population at 2,301, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,301
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,301
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
71
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cape Woolamai.
Local schools for Cape Woolamai
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Government School Catchment
Newhaven Primary School
San Remo Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Newhaven College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cape Woolamai.
- What is the Cape Woolamai postcode?
- Cape Woolamai is in the 3925 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Cape Woolamai?
- Cape Woolamai is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3925. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Woolamai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Cape Woolamai?
- There are 3 schools serving Cape Woolamai on this page, including Newhaven Primary School, San Remo Primary School, Newhaven College.
- How walkable is Cape Woolamai?
- Cape Woolamai has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Cape Woolamai?
- Cape Woolamai is close to Newhaven, Churchill Island, San Remo, Surf Beach, Sunderland Bay.
- What is the population of Cape Woolamai?
- The population of Cape Woolamai is approximately 2,301 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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