Harmers Haven vs Wonthaggi
The verdict
Harmers Haven rates higher for education (51 vs 40). Wonthaggi rates higher for liveability (63 vs 16). Harmers Haven is closer to the coast (200 m vs 4.0 km).
Scores
Harmers HavenWonthaggi
| Harmers Haven | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 21 |
| Education | 51 | 40 |
| Liveability | 16 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harmers Haven | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62 | 5,215 |
| Median age | 59 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,187 | $852 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 21.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Harmers Haven High Growth · Wonthaggi High Growth
Property
| Harmers Haven | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $553K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $424K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -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
| Harmers Haven | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 805 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,613 | 11,793 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harmers Haven | 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: Harmers Haven · Wonthaggi
Transport
| Harmers Haven | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 44.1 km | 42.1 km |
Liveability
| Harmers Haven | 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 | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 200 m | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 108.0 km | 104.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 400 m | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Harmers Haven | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 62 | 5,215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 68 | 5,720 |
| Projected 2041 | 83 | 6,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.34% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Harmers Haven or Wonthaggi?
Wonthaggi has the higher transport score (Harmers Haven 0/100 vs Wonthaggi 21/100).
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