What's it like to live in Phillip Island?
Phillip Island is part of Bass Coast Shire in Victoria
3922 · VIC
Bass Coast Shire Overall Score
56 out of 100
Phillip Island falls within Bass Coast Shire, which scores in the 56th percentile among regional councils in VIC.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 32/100 |
| Community Services | 71/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 59/100 |
| Core Operations | 62/100 |
What Makes This Area Unique
Phillip Island and the South Gippsland coast — penguins, surf, and emerging sea-change living
Bass Coast covers Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Inverloch, and the beautiful stretch of coast east of Melbourne. It's historically a holiday and farming area that's increasingly becoming a permanent residential base for retirees, remote workers, and families seeking coastal lifestyle.
Living here: Bass Coast offers genuine coastal lifestyle within 90 minutes of Melbourne. Inverloch is increasingly popular for families; Phillip Island has a unique island community culture. Services are seasonal — summers are busy, winters are quiet. Health and education options are more limited than metropolitan areas.
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