Cape Paterson VIC

Postcode 3995 · Bass Coast LGA

Cape Paterson is a small community in Victoria within the Bass Coast local government area (postcode 3995). With a population of 1,111, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Cape Paterson is $845,000, having increased 5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Public transport access includes 13 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bass Coast LGA is higher than average at 8,622 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Cape Paterson offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($845K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +5.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$845K/$875K Near Median
Affordability12.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+5.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education8/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$845K
5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,111
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,285
Personal Income /wk$656
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Bass Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,622
Total Incidents3,822
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops13
Data: 2024