San Remo
VIC 3925 • Rest of VIC
About San Remo
San Remo is a coastal fishing village at the south-eastern tip of the Bass Coast, situated directly opposite Phillip Island at the entrance to Western Port Bay, approximately 125 kilometres south-east of Melbourne within the Bass Coast Shire. The town has a population of 1,700 and is connected to Phillip Island by a bridge over the Narrows channel, making it the gateway to one of Victoria's most popular tourist destinations. With a median age of 52 and relatively modest household incomes, San Remo attracts retirees and sea-changers who value its coastal character, relaxed pace, and stunning bay views.
San Remo is renowned for its daily pelican feeding at the pier — a long-running local tradition that draws visitors year-round — as well as its working fishing fleet, fresh seafood, and panoramic views across to Phillip Island and Cowes. The town has a compact village centre with cafes, a supermarket, and local services, while the broader Bass Coast region offers surf beaches, walking trails, and the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. The area is firmly car-dependent but highly appealing to those seeking an authentic coastal lifestyle removed from Melbourne's urban sprawl.
San Remo falls under postcode 3925 and is governed by the Bass Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Property Prices June quarter 2025
Median sale prices in San Remo for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.
Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3925
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3925, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3925; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- McHarry's Buslines / V/Line coach — Wonthaggi / Melbourne (CBD) 30 min to Wonthaggi; ~2.5 hr to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Monash Freeway provide the main road route; car is the practical option for most trips
The village centre is walkable for basics, but most services including larger shopping require a drive to Wonthaggi or the Phillip Island township
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Boys Home Road
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12-22 School Avenue
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Edgar Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Bass Coast Local Government Area, which contains San Remo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 80
- 2. New Zealand 20
- 3. Scotland 19
- 4. Germany 13
- 5. Sri Lanka 10
- 6. Netherlands 9
- 7. South Africa 8
- 8. Thailand 8
- 9. Ireland 6
- 10. Malaysia 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)