Bass Coast Shire Council
Wattle Bank
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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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
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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
250
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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
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Education
Schools in Wattle Bank.
Local schools for Wattle Bank
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Government School Catchment
Kongwak Primary School
Inverloch Primary School
Wonthaggi North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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