Wonthaggi

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House Median
This Suburb $490,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $385,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 15,896
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Wonthaggi Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$490K
House Growth
+118% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$385K
Unit Growth
+76% 2014-2024
3BR House
$475/week
2BR House
$405/week
3BR Unit
$490/week
2BR Unit
$380/week

Wonthaggi Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 15,896 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
829
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 155 18.7%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 386 46.6%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 32 3.9%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 56 6.8%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 199 24%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Wonthaggi Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,215
Total Population
98
People/km² Density
0.9%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,249 people
43.1%
2
Aust
2,047 people
39.3%
3
Scottish
666 people
12.8%
4
Irish
535 people
10.3%
5
Italian
365 people
7.0%

Transport

134.4 km
Distance to CBD
101 mins
Drive to CBD
167 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Wonthaggi Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near WONTHAGGI

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Wonthaggi

WONTHAGGI is situated in Other Regional Victoria and home to 5,215 residents with a population density of 98 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.5M, representing a substantial 118% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.4M after rising 76% over the same 10-year period.

Education: Educational options in the area include Bass Coast College, the local public school which achieved a ranking of #132 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a rate of 15,896 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.33 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing the area above average for crime rates.

Demographics: The community includes a smaller Chinese population, with Chinese residents making up 0.90% of the total population, representing approximately 46 people.

Transport: Wonthaggi is located approximately 134.4km from the CBD, with a driving time of around 101 minutes by car. The town does not have a train station.