Bass Coast Shire Council
Ventnor
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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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
$865,000
$240,480
10,118
Median age: 53
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For investors
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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 20261.98%
Based on $865,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.08%
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.
40
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 Ventnor.
Local schools for Ventnor
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowes Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Phillip Island Village School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic 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 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.
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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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