Bass Coast Shire Council
Harmers Haven
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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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
62
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Harmers Haven.
Local schools for Harmers Haven
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Government School Catchment
Bass Coast Specialist School
Bass Coast College
Wonthaggi Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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