Cape Woolamai, VIC 3925 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cape Woolamai is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3925, home to 2,301 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bass Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 87 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,301
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,471 /week
- Median personal income
- $732 /week
- Median family income
- $1,949 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bass Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Newhaven Primary School
- San Remo Primary School
- Newhaven College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Bondi Ave/Vista Dr
- Goldensands Rd/Woolamai Beach Rd
- Ocean Rch/Woolamai Beach Rd
- Corona Rd/Woolamai Beach Rd
- Cape Woolamai/Phillip Island Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
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, 87.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.5% of the 1,912 resolvable premises in Cape Woolamai. 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: 55.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 298 across postcode 3925 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 134 property offences, 86 violent offences, 12 public order offences.
- Wider Bass Coast LGA: 8,622 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cape Woolamai?
Cape Woolamai (VIC 3925) had 2,301 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Cape Woolamai?
The median advertised rent in Cape Woolamai is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cape Woolamai?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cape Woolamai covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Newhaven Primary School (2.7 km), San Remo Primary School (3 km), Newhaven College (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cape Woolamai?
Cape Woolamai is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cape Woolamai?
Across postcode 3925, 298 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (134), violent (86), public order (12). 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 Cape Woolamai?
In Cape Woolamai, 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 (87.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cape Woolamai?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cape Woolamai centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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