Woolamai at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
245
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Woolamai.
The postcode for Woolamai is 3995 (VIC).
Woolamai (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Woolamai has roughly 245 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Woolamai 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 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woolamai's population at 245, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
245
Median age
52
Family households
71%
Lone person
29%
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)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
245
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Woolamai.
Local schools for Woolamai
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Government School Catchment
Powlett River Primary School
Bass Valley Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Village High School
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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 Woolamai.
- What is the Woolamai postcode?
- Woolamai is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Woolamai?
- Woolamai is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3995, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woolamai?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Woolamai?
- There are 3 schools serving Woolamai on this page, including Village High School, Powlett River Primary School, Bass Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Woolamai?
- Woolamai has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Woolamai?
- Woolamai is close to Anderson, Kilcunda, Bass, Dalyston, Archies Creek.
- What is the population of Woolamai?
- The population of Woolamai is approximately 245 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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