South Gippsland Shire Council
Pioneer Bay
Pioneer Bay at a glance
Median house
$510,500
Median unit
$246,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
365
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Pioneer Bay.
Pioneer Bay (3984) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $510,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Pioneer Bay has roughly 365 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Pioneer Bay 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, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pioneer Bay's population at 365, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
365
Median age
41
Family households
53%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $510,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $246,240, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $102,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Pioneer Bay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$510,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,240.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$510,500
$246,240
365
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $300/wk against a $510,500 price tag). Units yield 5.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.06%
Based on $510,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.91%
Based on $246,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
18
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 Pioneer Bay.
Local schools for Pioneer Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bass Valley Primary School
Nyora Primary School
Lang Lang 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 Pioneer Bay.
- What is the median house price in Pioneer Bay?
- The median house price in Pioneer Bay, VIC 3984 is $510,500. The median unit price is $246,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Pioneer Bay postcode?
- Pioneer Bay is in the 3984 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pioneer Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Pioneer Bay?
- There are 8 schools serving Pioneer Bay on this page, including Bass Valley Primary School, Nyora Primary School, Lang Lang Primary School.
- How walkable is Pioneer Bay?
- Pioneer Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pioneer Bay?
- Pioneer Bay is close to The Gurdies, Grantville, Adams Estate, Queensferry, Glen Forbes.
- What is the population of Pioneer Bay?
- Pioneer Bay has approximately 365 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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