Bass Coast Shire Council
Kongwak
Kongwak at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
207
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Kongwak.
Kongwak (3951) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Kongwak has roughly 207 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.
Kongwak 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kongwak's population at 207, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (99% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
207
Median age
48
Family households
81%
Lone person
22%
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)
$216/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$138/wk
Owner occupied
99%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
207
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
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Education
Schools in Kongwak.
Local schools for Kongwak
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Government School Catchment
Kongwak Primary School
Korumburra Secondary College
Inverloch 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 Kongwak.
- What is the Kongwak postcode?
- Kongwak is in the 3951 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kongwak?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $216, for units it's $138.
- What schools are in Kongwak?
- There are 13 schools serving Kongwak on this page, including Kongwak Primary School, Korumburra Secondary College, Inverloch Primary School.
- How walkable is Kongwak?
- Kongwak has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kongwak?
- Kongwak is close to Moyarra, Outtrim, Glen Alvie, Korrine, Lance Creek.
- What is the population of Kongwak?
- Kongwak has approximately 207 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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