Cape Woolamai

VIC 3925 · Bass Coast

2,301 (2021) → 2,478 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,301

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Safety score

Transport score

Cape Woolamai is a high growth suburb in Bass Coast, VIC 3925, about 88km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Cape Woolamai are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 23/100, and is right by the coast. Cape Woolamai has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

87.7 km

To Melbourne CBD

140 m

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

21.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

2,301

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,471

vs NSW median-20.5%

Bachelor degree or higher32.0%

Born in Australia75.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse721 / 9 / 87

Top countries of birth: England (3.78%), New Zealand (1.26%), Philippines (0.87%), Italy (0.65%), Germany (0.56%)

Top languages: Italian (0.65%), Filipino (0.43%), German (0.39%), Greek (0.35%), Mandarin (0.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling348/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft217/100k

Domestic assault435/100k

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RobberyNot reported

Non-domestic assault217/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 65 (all categories, latest year)2,825 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1044 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

San Remo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1035
Newhaven Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1020
Bass Coast College - San Remo CampusSecondary · Government · 4.3km
Newhaven CollegeCombined · Independent · 9kmICSEA 1078

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

6Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationStony Point Railway (21.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

22 in suburbCafes/Rest.

11 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

11 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

0Sports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachMagiclands (800 m)

Nearest hospitalPhillip Island Health Hub (13.5 km)

Nearest vet3.2 km

Nearest airportAvalon (94.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.43

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate1.87%

Projected population 20413,088

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bass Coast

NewhavenData not available22transport Churchill IslandData not available0transport Surf Beach$693K23transport San Remo$940K23transport Sunderland Bay$493K26transport Rhyll$899K20transport

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Frequently asked questions about Cape Woolamai

Is Cape Woolamai safe?

Cape Woolamai has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,825 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Cape Woolamai from Melbourne CBD?

Cape Woolamai is about 87.7 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Cape Woolamai?

Cape Woolamai has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Cape Woolamai?

Cape Woolamai has a transport score of 23/100 and 6 bus stops.