The Gurdies, VIC 3984 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Gurdies is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3984, home to 243 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the South Gippsland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 76 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,037 /week
- Median personal income
- $564 /week
- Median family income
- $1,468 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Bass Valley Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Gurdies - St Helier Rd/Bass Hwy
- Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 parks and reserves
- 2 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, 76.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.7% of the 152 resolvable premises in The Gurdies. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 598 across postcode 3984 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 300 property offences, 119 violent offences, 23 public order offences.
- Wider Bass Coast LGA: 8,622 offences per 100,000 residents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Gurdies?
The Gurdies (VIC 3984) had 243 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in The Gurdies?
The median advertised rent in The Gurdies is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Gurdies?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near The Gurdies covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bass Valley Primary School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Gurdies?
The Gurdies is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Gurdies?
Across postcode 3984, 598 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (300), violent (119), public order (23). 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 The Gurdies?
In The Gurdies, 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 (76.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Gurdies?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Gurdies centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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