Bass Coast Shire Council
Churchill Island
Churchill Island at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
4,550
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Churchill Island.
Churchill Island (3925) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Churchill Island has roughly 4,550 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Churchill Island scores 4/100 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Churchill Island's population at 4,550, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,550
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,550
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
4
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Churchill Island.
Local schools for Churchill Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newhaven Primary School
San Remo Primary School
Cowes Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Churchill Island.
- What is the Churchill Island postcode?
- Churchill Island is in the 3925 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Churchill Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Churchill Island?
- There are 5 schools serving Churchill Island on this page, including Newhaven Primary School, San Remo Primary School, Newhaven College.
- How walkable is Churchill Island?
- Churchill Island has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Churchill Island?
- Churchill Island is close to Newhaven, Cape Woolamai, Surf Beach, San Remo, Sunderland Bay.
- What is the population of Churchill Island?
- Churchill Island has approximately 4,550 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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