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VIC · Bass Coast Council
The Gurdies, 3984
Est. population · Jun 2025
259
Growth (1 yr)
+2.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+14.1%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,037/wk
Employment rate
47.1%
Languages at home
5.5%non-English
Most common: Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
The Gurdies is a coastal smaller community a long way from Melbourne, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Open space is thinner than in many coastal suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
The Gurdies snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
259
+2.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.3%
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
#75
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 26.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6051st in Australia
- State rank
- 1146th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #75 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #123 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
259(June 2025)
+2.4% annual · +14.1% over 5 years · 91th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.4%
- 5-year growth
- +14.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +32
- Growth rank in VIC
- 91th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,037
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 126
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 47.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 105 / 12 / 0
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 81 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.3%
Most common offence types
- A81 Dangerous Driving1
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
- B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order8
- Other Crimes Against The Person1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gurdies - St Helier Rd/Bass Hwy
- Gurdies - St Helier Rd/Bass Hwy
- Gurdies - St Helier Rd/Bass Hwy
- Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy
- Pioneer Bay/Bass Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 9/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Picnic area
- Swimming pool
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(5)
- The Gurdies WineryAttraction
Gurdies-St Helier Road, The Gurdies
- Bass ValleyInformation
- The Gurdies Nature Conservation ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking
- Dunbabbin Rd picnic areaPicnic Table
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hurdy Gurdy Creek Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
- The Gurdies Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Koo Wee Rup Hospital (21.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.9
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
6 planning-related records
2021· 2 proposals
September 2021
- Use and Development of a Dwelling in the RLZ and Bushfire Management Overlay24 HURDY GURDY LANE THE GURDIES 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Extension to existing dwelling in FZ30a Gurdies-St Helier RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals
October 2020
- Buildings and works associated with existing Dwelling in FZ125 Gurdies-St Helier RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an agricultural shed in FZ975 Bass HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Detached extension to existing dwelling and construction of farm shed in FZ and BMO70 Dunbabbin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Subdivision of land in to two lots in FZ160 Stewart RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 18.5 km away).
Coalition 51.7%Labor 48.3%
2.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GrantvilleLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- KernotLabor 40.6% · Coalition 59.4% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- NyoraLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)11.3 km away
- CorinellaLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- LochLabor 43.4% · Coalition 56.6% TPP (2025)12.3 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bass Coast Council
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Comparable suburbs
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