Powlett River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.6k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Powlett River.
The postcode for Powlett River is 3995 (VIC).
Powlett River (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Powlett River has roughly 11,596 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.
Powlett River 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Powlett River's population at 11,596, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
11,596
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,596
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Powlett River.
Local schools for Powlett River
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Government School Catchment
Powlett River Primary School
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi North Primary School
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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 Powlett River.
- What is the Powlett River postcode?
- Powlett River is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Powlett River?
- Powlett River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3995, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Powlett River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Powlett River?
- There are 7 schools serving Powlett River on this page, including Powlett River Primary School, Wonthaggi Primary School, Village High School.
- How walkable is Powlett River?
- Powlett River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Powlett River?
- Powlett River is close to Dalyston, South Dudley, Archies Creek, Hicksborough, Kilcunda.
- What is the population of Powlett River?
- The population of Powlett River is approximately 11,596 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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