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| Locality | Coronet Bay |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bass Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.4348 |
| Longitude | 145.44504 |
| Population | 774 |
| Density | 155.1 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 3984 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 81 km south-southeast |
Coronet Bay is a locality in the Bass Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 774. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 155.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 81 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Coronet Bay is located at 38.4348°S, 145.4450°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3984. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Coronet Bay unfurls along a stretch of coastline where the wind carries the scent of salt and the distant cry of gulls. It lies 37.9 km south-south-east of Cranbourne East, VIC (from Cranbourne East, VIC: bearing 161°T), and is situated 15.0 km north-east of Cape Woolamai. The land here is a gentle descent towards the water, a mosaic of coastal heath, hardy grasses, and scattered pockets of native shrubs that cling tenaciously to the sandy soil. Low, rolling dunes form the immediate fringe of the shore, their sandy crests softened by the persistent sea breeze, creating a subtle, undulating line against the vast expanse of the ocean. Further inland, the terrain transitions to more settled pastureland, punctuated by occasional stands of eucalyptus, their silvery leaves shimmering in the bright, often crisp, daylight. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a certain golden hue, bathing the landscape in a warm, ephemeral glow that hints at the approaching coolness of evening.
The history of Coronet Bay is intrinsically linked to the pastoral traditions of the region, with early settlers establishing sheep and cattle grazing properties that continue to shape the character of the hinterland. While the direct impact of major industries has been less pronounced here than in neighbouring shires, the local economy thrives on a blend of agriculture and a growing tourism sector, drawn by the natural beauty and the relaxed coastal lifestyle. The bay itself, a broad curve of shoreline, offers sheltered anchorage for smaller vessels, and a quiet haven for those seeking respite from the wider expanse of Western Port. This locality, though not marked by grand monuments, holds a distinct charm, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived in close proximity to the sea and the land, where the rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons still dictate the pace of days.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Coronet Bay, Victoria. 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 Coronet Bay, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Coronet Bay includes the postcode (3984), 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 Coronet Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |