Bass Coast Shire Council

Ventnor

VIC3922

Ventnor at a glance

Median house

$865,000

Median unit

$240,480

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

10.1k

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Ventnor.

Ventnor (3922) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $865,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.

Ventnor has roughly 10,118 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Ventnor 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Ventnor's population at 10,118, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

10,118

Median age

53

Family households

Lone person

Houses change hands at $865,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 72% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $173,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$865,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$330/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$281/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$865,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$240,480

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

10,118

Median age: 53

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.98% (median rent $330/wk against a $865,000 price tag). Units yield 6.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

1.98%

Based on $865,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

6.08%

Based on $240,480 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

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.

Offence Summary

40

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences15 (37.5%)
A Crimes against the person13 (32.5%)
E Justice procedures offences10 (25.0%)
C Drug offences1 (2.5%)
D Public order and security offences1 (2.5%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Ventnor.

Local schools for Ventnor

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Cowes Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Phillip Island Village School

Prep-6CoEdIndependent
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Ventnor.

What is the median house price in Ventnor?
The median house price in Ventnor, VIC 3922 is $865,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Ventnor postcode?
Ventnor is in the 3922 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Ventnor?
The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
What schools are in Ventnor?
There are 4 schools serving Ventnor on this page, including Phillip Island Village School, Cowes Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School.
How walkable is Ventnor?
Ventnor has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Ventnor?
Ventnor is close to Summerlands, Wimbledon Heights, Cowes, Smiths Beach, Sunset Strip.
What is the population of Ventnor?
Ventnor has approximately 10,118 residents. The median age is 53.

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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