Bass Coast Shire Council

Wattle Bank

VIC3995

Wattle Bank at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

250

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Wattle Bank.

Wattle Bank (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.

Wattle Bank has roughly 250 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Wattle Bank 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wattle Bank's population at 250, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

250

Median age

41

Family households

89%

Lone person

6%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

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)

$204/wk

Owner occupied

91%

Renter occupied

4%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

250

Median age: 41

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

10

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences6 (60.0%)
A Crimes against the person4 (40.0%)

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 Wattle Bank.

Local schools for Wattle Bank

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Government School Catchment

Kongwak Primary School

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Inverloch Primary School

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Wonthaggi North Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Wattle Bank.

What is the Wattle Bank postcode?
Wattle Bank is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Wattle Bank?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $204.
What schools are in Wattle Bank?
There are 6 schools serving Wattle Bank on this page, including Kongwak Primary School, Inverloch Primary School, St Joseph's School.
How walkable is Wattle Bank?
Wattle Bank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wattle Bank?
Wattle Bank is close to St Clair, Lance Creek, Kongwak, West Creek, Glen Alvie.
What is the population of Wattle Bank?
Wattle Bank has approximately 250 residents. The median age is 41.

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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