South Dudley, VIC 3995 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Dudley is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3995, home to 421 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bass Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 102 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 421
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $993 /week
- Median personal income
- $553 /week
- Median family income
- $1,420 /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
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Wonthaggi Primary School
- Wonthaggi North Primary School
- Bass Coast Specialist School
- Bass Coast College
- St Joseph's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Epsom St/Dudley St
- Milner St/Epsom St
- Wonthaggi Secondary College/South Dudley Rd
- Rose Lodge Accommodation/Graham St
- Wonthaggi Community Garden/Bass Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.6% of the 261 resolvable premises in South Dudley. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.1%
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 South Dudley?
South Dudley (VIC 3995) had 421 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in South Dudley?
The median advertised rent in South Dudley is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Dudley?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Dudley covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Wonthaggi Primary School (1.6 km), Wonthaggi North Primary School (2.3 km), Bass Coast Specialist School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Dudley?
South Dudley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Dudley?
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 South Dudley?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Dudley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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