Bass, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bass, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bass |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bass Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.47806 |
| Longitude | 145.4707 |
| Population | 355 |
| Density | 7.4 /km² |
| Area | 48.2 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 3991 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 86 km south-southeast |
Bass is a locality in the Bass Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 355. The locality covers an area of 48.2 km², giving a population density of about 7.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 86 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Bass is located at 38.4781°S, 145.4707°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3991. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bass sits at a cusp, where the rich alluvial plains begin to yield to the gentle undulations of the hinterland, a landscape painted in broad strokes of green and gold under a wide, often dramatic sky. It lies 43.1 km south-south-east of Cranbourne East, VIC (from Cranbourne East, VIC: bearing 160°T), and is situated 13.3 km east-north-east of Cape Woolamai. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the faint tang of distant salt, hinting at the proximity of the coast. Here, the land is a patchwork quilt of verdant pastures and arable fields, crisscrossed by the subtle silver threads of meandering creeks that feed into larger waterways, their banks often fringed with the dark, protective green of native trees. The character of Bass is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have shaped not just the terrain but also the steady, unassuming spirit of its people, who move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, their lives tethered to the turning seasons and the bounty of the earth.
The history of Bass is deeply entwined with the agricultural promise of its fertile ground, a story that began with the clearing of bushland for sheep and cattle grazing, a legacy still evident in the sturdy old farmhouses and weathered fences that dot the countryside. For generations, this land has been the bedrock of a local economy built on the back of livestock and crops, a tradition that continues to sustain many families. More recently, the allure of the region’s natural beauty and a growing appreciation for artisanal produce have drawn a new wave of residents and visitors, fostering a subtle diversification that includes boutique wineries and farm-gate experiences, adding a richer, more complex flavour to the economic tapestry of Bass. The community, though small, holds a quiet pride in its heritage, a sense of continuity that resonates in the familiar greetings exchanged at the local store and the shared understanding of what it means to live and work on this particular stretch of Victorian earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bass, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bass, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bass includes the postcode (3991), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bass Coast Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |