Cape Paterson, VIC 3995 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cape Paterson is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3995, home to 1,111 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bass Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 102 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,111
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,285 /week
- Median personal income
- $656 /week
- Median family income
- $1,632 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bass Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Bass Coast College
- Bass Coast Specialist School
- Wonthaggi Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Zephyr Ct/Nardoo St
- Coral St/Nardoo St
- Surf Beach Rd/Cape Paterson Rd
- Tarooh St/Anglers Rd
- Sea Breeze Pde/Anglers Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 11 parks and reserves
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 63.4% of the 1,397 resolvable premises in Cape Paterson. 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: 63.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,741 across postcode 3995 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 661 property offences, 301 violent offences, 167 public order offences.
- Wider Bass Coast LGA: 8,622 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cape Paterson?
Cape Paterson (VIC 3995) had 1,111 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Cape Paterson?
The median advertised rent in Cape Paterson is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cape Paterson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cape Paterson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bass Coast College (6.9 km), Bass Coast Specialist School (7.1 km), Wonthaggi Primary School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cape Paterson?
Cape Paterson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cape Paterson?
Across postcode 3995, 1,741 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (661), violent (301), public order (167). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Cape Paterson?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cape Paterson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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