North Wonthaggi vs West Creek
The verdict
North Wonthaggi rates higher for liveability (50 vs 16). West Creek rates higher for education (59 vs 40). North Wonthaggi is closer to the coast (6.1 km vs 9.0 km).
Scores
North WonthaggiWest Creek
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 23 |
| Transport | 21 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 59 |
| Liveability | 50 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,475 | 113 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,162 | $1,406 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 43.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 87.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: North Wonthaggi High Growth · West Creek High Growth
Property
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $625K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | Data not available |
| 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
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 259 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 58 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 950 | 1,770 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,029 | 3,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Wonthaggi · West Creek
Transport
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 39.8 km | 39.4 km |
Liveability
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 9.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.5 km | 99.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| North Wonthaggi | West Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,475 | 113 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,811 | 124 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,664 | 152 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, North Wonthaggi or West Creek?
North Wonthaggi has the higher transport score (North Wonthaggi 21/100 vs West Creek 0/100).
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