Bass Coast Shire Council
St Clair
St Clair at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.6k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about St Clair.
St Clair (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
St Clair 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
St Clair 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Clair'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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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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 St Clair.
Local schools for St Clair
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wonthaggi North Primary School
Bass Coast Specialist School
Bass Coast College
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Frequently asked
About St Clair.
- What is the St Clair postcode?
- St Clair is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Clair?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in St Clair?
- There are 9 schools serving St Clair on this page, including St Joseph's School, Wonthaggi North Primary School, Bass Coast Specialist School.
- How walkable is St Clair?
- St Clair has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near St Clair?
- St Clair is close to Lance Creek, West Creek, Wattle Bank, Glen Alvie, Hicksborough.
- What is the population of St Clair?
- St Clair has approximately 11,596 residents. 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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