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Woodleigh

VIC 3945 • Victoria

126
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Woodleigh

Woodleigh is a rural locality in Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 90 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Covering around 32 square kilometres of hilly pastoral land, the locality sits in the rolling countryside between Leongatha and the coastal areas of the Bass Coast. It is a lightly populated area with a small community of around 126 residents, typical of the farming localities that characterise this part of South Gippsland.

The surrounding landscape is a mix of dairy and cattle farming country, with green hills and open paddocks giving way to bushland reserves. Residents travel to nearby Leongatha for shops, schools, healthcare, and community services, while the coastal towns of Inverloch and Wonthaggi are also within reasonable driving distance. The Bass Coast region attracts those who value its natural beauty, relaxed rural lifestyle, and relative proximity to Melbourne without the cost of coastal real estate.

Woodleigh falls under postcode 3945 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 Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3945
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bass Coast
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.38°, 145.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.27 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3945

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3945 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,250
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,566

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3945; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Leongatha / Wonthaggi Approx. 20–30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train service; coach connections available via Leongatha or Wonthaggi
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2.25 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.25–1.5 hrs

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway is the main arterial route; car essential for daily life

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Woodleigh is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is essential to access shops, schools, and amenities in Leongatha or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
126
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Bass Coast Local Government Area, which contains Woodleigh. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
385.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 18.3%
Motor vehicle theft
160.2 / 100k
2yr Up 66.9% 10yr Up 41.1%
Non-FV assault
259.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 62.3%
Steal from vehicle
349.7 / 100k
2yr Up 24.5% 10yr Down 13.3%
View all offence subgroups for Bass Coast →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodleigh known for? +

Woodleigh is a quiet rural locality in the Bass Coast Shire of South Gippsland, known for its pastoral countryside, dairy farming heritage, and proximity to both Leongatha and the coastal towns of the Bass Coast.

How far is Woodleigh from Melbourne CBD? +

Woodleigh is approximately 90 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1.25 to 1.5 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway in normal off-peak conditions.

Does Woodleigh have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport directly serving Woodleigh. Residents typically drive to Leongatha or Wonthaggi, where limited coach services to Melbourne are available.

What is the population of Woodleigh? +

Woodleigh has a population of approximately 126 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it a small and lightly settled rural locality within Bass Coast Shire.

Is Woodleigh a good place to live? +

Woodleigh suits those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle in South Gippsland, with the amenities of Leongatha close by and the scenic Bass Coast beaches and hinterland on the doorstep.

What is the postcode for Woodleigh? +

The postcode for Woodleigh (VIC) is 3945.

Is Woodleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Woodleigh is part of the Bass Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.