Wattle Bank, VIC 3995 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wattle Bank is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3995, home to 250 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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$204 /wk
Population250
Median age41
Area16.1 km²
To CBD102 km
LGABass Coast

Demographics

Population
250
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,812 /week
Median personal income
$807 /week
Median family income
$1,906 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Bass Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Monash
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$204 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • St Joseph's School Primary · Catholic
  • Wonthaggi North Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bass Coast Specialist School Special · Government
  • Bass Coast College Secondary · Government
  • Wonthaggi Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 11 cafés
  • 15 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 57 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 23 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 93.7% of the 127 resolvable premises in Wattle Bank. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 93.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wattle Bank?

Wattle Bank (VIC 3995) had 250 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Wattle Bank?

The median advertised rent in Wattle Bank is $204/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wattle Bank?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wattle Bank covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (3.5 km), Wonthaggi North Primary School (3.5 km), Bass Coast Specialist School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wattle Bank?

Wattle Bank is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wattle Bank?

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.

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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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