South Gippsland Shire Council
Venus Bay
Venus Bay at a glance
Median house
$454,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,037
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Venus Bay.
Venus Bay (3956) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $454,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Venus Bay has roughly 3,037 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Venus 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.
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 Venus Bay's population at 3,037, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,037
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $454,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $91,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Venus Bay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$454,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$454,000
$205,920
3,037
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.04% (median rent $265/wk against a $454,000 price tag). Units yield 5.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.04%
Based on $454,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.68%
Based on $205,920 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.
44
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 Venus Bay.
Local schools for Venus Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tarwin Lower Primary School
Inverloch Primary School
Bass Coast Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Venus Bay.
- What is the median house price in Venus Bay?
- The median house price in Venus Bay, VIC 3956 is $454,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Venus Bay postcode?
- Venus Bay is in the 3956 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Venus Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Venus Bay?
- There are 7 schools serving Venus Bay on this page, including Tarwin Lower Primary School, Inverloch Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Venus Bay?
- Venus Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Venus Bay?
- Venus Bay is close to Inverloch, Pound Creek, Middle Tarwin, Tarwin, Tarwin Lower.
- What is the population of Venus Bay?
- Venus Bay has approximately 3,037 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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