The Bass Coast Shire is a local government area
in Victoria, Australia, located in the south-
eastern part of the state.
The Bass Coast Shire is named after its most
precious asset, the coasts of Bass Strait and
Western Port.
Bass Coast is located about 130 kilometres
south-east of Melbourne and is predominantly
a coastal municipality with a unique coastline
complemented by a beautiful hinterland.
Bass Coast is one of the few Victorian
municipalities whose two major industries are
tourism and agriculture. Cattle and dairy
farming are the area's agricultural backbone,
with boutique farming such as venison and
vineyards fast emerging.

Bass Coast Shire has one of the highest growth
rates in Victoria and 29% of the resident
population is over the age of 60. During peak
holiday periods, Bass Coast's population
exceeds 60,000.