Bass Coast Shire Council

Harmers Haven

VIC3995

Harmers Haven at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

62

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Harmers Haven.

Harmers Haven (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.

Harmers Haven has roughly 62 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Harmers Haven 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Harmers Haven's population at 62, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

62

Median age

59

Family households

81%

Lone person

30%

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)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

70%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

62

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Harmers Haven.

Local schools for Harmers Haven

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Bass Coast Specialist School

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Bass Coast College

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Wonthaggi Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Harmers Haven.

What is the Harmers Haven postcode?
Harmers Haven is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Harmers Haven?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Harmers Haven?
There are 5 schools serving Harmers Haven on this page, including Bass Coast Specialist School, Bass Coast College, Wonthaggi Primary School.
How walkable is Harmers Haven?
Harmers Haven has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Harmers Haven?
Harmers Haven is close to Cape Paterson, Wonthaggi, North Wonthaggi, Hicksborough, South Dudley.
What is the population of Harmers Haven?
Harmers Haven has approximately 62 residents. The median age is 59.

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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