Wonthaggi Property & Rent
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Wonthaggi Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Wonthaggi Community Overview
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📍 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.