Blind Bight, VIC 3980 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blind Bight is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3980, home to 1,290 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cardinia local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 55 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,290
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,889 /week
- Median personal income
- $807 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,742
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Tooradin Primary School
- Devon Meadows Primary School
- Botanic Ridge Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Albatross Cl/Fishermans Dr
- Prion Cl/Fishermans Dr
- Fishermans Dr/Warneet Rd
- Seagull Cl/Anchorage Dr
- Harbour Way/Anchorage Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 55.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.7% of the 499 resolvable premises in Blind Bight. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 278 across postcode 3980 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 106 property offences, 47 violent offences, 39 public order offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blind Bight?
Blind Bight (VIC 3980) had 1,290 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Blind Bight?
The median advertised rent in Blind Bight is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blind Bight?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Blind Bight covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tooradin Primary School (3.6 km), Devon Meadows Primary School (6.6 km), Botanic Ridge Primary School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blind Bight?
Blind Bight is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blind Bight?
Across postcode 3980, 278 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (106), violent (47), public order (39). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Blind Bight?
In Blind Bight, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (55.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blind Bight?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blind Bight centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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