Cape Paterson vs Wonthaggi
The verdict
Wonthaggi is more affordable, with a median house price of $553K versus $806K in Cape Paterson. Cape Paterson rates higher for education (54 vs 40). Wonthaggi rates higher for liveability (63 vs 21). Cape Paterson is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 4.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wonthaggi rates higher (61 vs 40/100 in Cape Paterson).
Scores
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 41 |
| Transport | 22 | 21 |
| Education | 54 | 40 |
| Liveability | 21 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,111 | 5,215 |
| Median age | 55 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,285 | $852 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 21.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Cape Paterson High Growth · Wonthaggi High Growth
Property
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $806K | $553K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $424K |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | -7.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 990 | 422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 180 | 805 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,060 | 11,793 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cape Paterson · Wonthaggi
Transport
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 46.9 km | 42.1 km |
Liveability
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 13 |
| Parks | 5 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.1 km | 104.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cape Paterson | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,111 | 5,215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,219 | 5,720 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,491 | 6,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cape Paterson or Wonthaggi?
Wonthaggi has the higher residential safety score (Cape Paterson 40/100 vs Wonthaggi 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Cape Paterson or Wonthaggi?
Wonthaggi is more affordable, with a median house price of $553K versus $806K.
Which has better public transport, Cape Paterson or Wonthaggi?
Cape Paterson has the higher transport score (Cape Paterson 22/100 vs Wonthaggi 21/100).
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