Bass
VIC 3991 • Victoria
About Bass
Bass is a historic rural town in the Bass Coast Shire of Victoria's Gippsland region, situated approximately 113 kilometres south-east of Melbourne via the South Gippsland and Bass Highways. With a 2021 Census population of 405, Bass covers nearly 50 square kilometres of agricultural land along the coastal hinterland. The town is named after the English explorer George Bass, who charted Western Port Bay in 1798, and carries colonial heritage stretching back to the first European settlements of the 1830s.
The surrounding landscape is a mix of grazing farms and open countryside, with the Bass River flowing nearby and a memorial to George Bass standing in George Bass Park. Bass is well-positioned for access to the natural attractions of the Bass Coast, including Phillip Island (approximately 25 kilometres to the south) and the scenic coastline around San Remo and Cape Woolamai. The nearest towns with shops and services are Wonthaggi (24km south-east) and Leongatha to the east. There is no rail service to Bass; residents rely on private vehicles, and the area suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on Victoria's southern coast.
Bass falls under postcode 3991 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach (V/Line) — Wonthaggi / Melbourne (Southern Cross) Approx. 2 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Via South Gippsland Highway and Bass Highway; car is essential for daily commuting
Bass is a rural locality with no walkable retail centre; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.