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VIC · Bass Coast Council

San Remo, 3925

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,795

Growth (1 yr)

+2.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+14.2%

Median age

52

Median income

$1,337/wk

Employment rate

48.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$792,000

Languages at home

6.8%non-English

Most common: Cantonese, German, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

41.5/100
Average

699th in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What San Remo is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

San Remo is a coastal smaller community a long way from Melbourne, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

San Remo snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$792k

-5.7% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,795

+2.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

30.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#42

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

59th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

88th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

63rd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
41.5/100 — Average
National rank
3490th in Australia
State rank
699th in VIC
Peer rank
#42 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#79 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$792,000
Median price change
-5.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,795(June 2025)

+2.1% annual · +14.2% over 5 years · 88th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.1%
5-year growth
+14.2%
Change in 1 year
+37
Change in 5 years
+223
Growth rank in VIC
88th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,050), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,700
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,337
Dwelling vacancy
30.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
301 of 981
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
48.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
564 / 41 / 75

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
115
Against the person
25
Against property
39
Rate per 1,000 residents
64.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 68 residents
State safety percentile
58.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-26.8%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B49 Other Theft7
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order29

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,037
Median ICSEA percentile
63th
School list
  • San Remo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 21%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Marine Pde/Woolamai Gr
  • Marine Pde/Woolamai Gr
  • Mary Gr/Park Rd
  • San Remo Post Office/Marine Pde
  • San Remo Post Office/Marine Pde

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
23/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.94
Entertainment(2)
  • Viewpoint (2)
Other(3)
  • Bench
  • Parking
  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anderson Street ReservePark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • San Remo Coast ReservePark
  • San Remo Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Wonthaggi Hospital (17.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
57
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

63 planning-related records

2021· 30 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction and display of signage in a MUZ
    87 PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling exceeding 7 metres in height in a DDO1
    26 ELEVATION CRESCENT SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling in the FZ and SLO1 and construction of a domestic tennis court
    PUNCH BOWL ROAD SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of land for a dwelling in excess of 7m in the DDO1
    16 PIKE STREET SAN REMO 3925NOD issued by a delegate
  • Removal of 'Restriction A' from PS537158T
    1, 4-5, 8-9, 11-16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 BREEZE COURT SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of land for a dwelling exceeding 7 metres in the DDO1
    20 ELSA TERRACE SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions to an existing dwelling in the SLO
    140 SHETLAND HEIGHTS ROAD SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The staged subdivision of the land into eighty-four (84) lots
    LOT 1+2 PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of land for a dwelling exceeding 7 metres in height under the DDO1
    45 PENNIWELLS DRIVE SAN REMO 3925NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Building and Works for existing building in the C1Z and PPRZ
    CROWN LAND LEASE 1202906, 170 MARINE PARADE SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land in excess of 7 metres in the DDO1
    24 ELEVATION CRESCENT SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • 30 Lot re-subdivision - Application to Amend S173 Agreement Dealing No. AC984969S
    132-134 SHETLAND HEIGHTS ROAD SAN REMO 3925Withdrawn
  • Development of land for a dwelling in SLO1
    132-134 SHETLAND HEIGHTS ROAD SAN REMO 3925NOD issued by a delegate
  • Re-subdivision boundary realignment and removal of native vegetation under Clause 52.17
    6 MARY GROVE SAN REMO 3925Withdrawn
  • Use and Development of land for a dwelling in FZ and SLO1 and removal of Native Vegetation under Clause 52.17
    72-84 SHETLAND HEIGHTS ROAD SAN REMO 3925Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The subdivision of land into 9 lots in two stages, the removal of native vegetation, and the removal of an easement
    6 MARY GROVE SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of land into two lots
    1 Elevation CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling in the DDO1 which exceeds 7 metres
    8 Moondara DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of first-floor extensions to existing dwellings in the General Residential Zone Schedule 1
    UNITS 1 AND 2 / 33-37 GENISTA STREET SAN REMO 3925NOD issued by a delegate
  • Building and works for Outbuilding and Removal of native vegetation in SLO1
    167-169 Shetland Heights RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for dwelling in DDO1
    15 PENNIWELLS DRIVE SAN REMO 3925Withdrawn
  • Development of land for a dwelling which exceeds 7 metres in the DDO1
    14 Norfolk RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling in excess of 7 metres in DDO1
    3 ELSA TERRACE SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for dwelling in DDO1
    40 Potters Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling on lot less than 300Sqm
    16/33-37 Genista StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of land for a dwelling in the Significant Landscape Overlay - Amendment to Plans
    86 Shetland Heights RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots
    2 Elevation CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the temporary use of the land and the development of a place of assembly and car parking waiver - Rewording of Condition 8
    17 Potters Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for camping (glamping) park in the FZ and SLO1
    140 PUNCH BOWL ROAD SAN REMO 3925Withdrawn
  • Development of land for a dwelling in excess of 7 metres in DDO1
    3 Elsa TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and removal of six trees in the SLO1, and to alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    270 PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD SAN REMO 3925Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling in the SLO1
    5 Small CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for place of assembly(Library) and display of business identification sign
    92 Back Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land to sell/consume liquor (Restaurant & Café Liquor Licence) for up to 130 patrons (90 indoors and 40 outdoors) in accordance with the endorsed plans and waiver of car parking
    93 Marine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended Permit for the Development of the land for a five-storey building comprising shops and dwellings and a reduction in car parking requirements of Clause 52.06 for shop customers (5 spaces) .(Change in the preamble and alterations to endorsed plans) Application to amend permit preamble & plans
    131 MARINE PARADE SAN REMO 3925Withdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Use of land to sell and consume liquor
    Shop 4-6/157-159 Marine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for two dwellings and to create and alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 Amendment to plans under condition 2 of planning permit 180285
    51 PHILLIP ISLAND ROAD SAN REMO 3925NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of land for dwelling in DDO1
    15 Tingara CloseNOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    4 Elevation CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two lots in GRZ1 and DDO1
    58 San Remo ParadeWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Monash
Member of Parliament
Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,463
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.2 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.2 km away).

Coalition 50.5%Labor 49.5%

3.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.2 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • San RemoLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • NewhavenLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • KilcundaLabor 53.9% · Coalition 46.1% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
  • BassLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
  • RhyllLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)11.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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