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North Wonthaggi vs Wonthaggi

The verdict

Wonthaggi is more affordable, with a median house price of $553K versus $625K in North Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi rates higher for liveability (63 vs 50). Wonthaggi is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Wonthaggi rates higher (66 vs 61/100 in Wonthaggi).

Scores

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Overall3741
Transport2121
Education4040
Liveability5063

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Population3,4755,215
Median age4255
Median household income (wk)$1,162$852
Bachelor degree or higher20.6%21.9%
Born in Australia81.1%77.4%
Avg household size2.42

Growth: North Wonthaggi High Growth · Wonthaggi High Growth

Property

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Median house price$625K$553K
Median unit priceData not available$424K
House price YoY0.0%-7.6%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Residential safety score6661
Break & enter dwelling /100k259422
Motor vehicle theft /100k58192
Domestic assault /100k950805
Total incidents /100k (all)4,02911,793

Total incidents over time

Schools

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Total schools07
Government06
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available976

See the full school list on each profile: North Wonthaggi · Wonthaggi

Transport

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Transport score2121
Train stations00
Bus stops730
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)39.8 km42.1 km

Liveability

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants213
Parks413
PlaygroundsData not available10
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs04
Distance to coast (km)6.1 km4.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)101.5 km104.9 km
Nearest beach (km)6.1 km4.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)3.4 km1.3 km

Population & growth

North WonthaggiWonthaggi
Population (2021)3,4755,215
Estimated 20253,8115,720
Projected 20414,6646,999
Annual growth rate2.33%2.34%

Common questions

Which is safer, North Wonthaggi or Wonthaggi?

North Wonthaggi has the higher residential safety score (North Wonthaggi 66/100 vs Wonthaggi 61/100).

Which is more affordable, North Wonthaggi or Wonthaggi?

Wonthaggi is more affordable, with a median house price of $553K versus $625K.

Which has better public transport, North Wonthaggi or Wonthaggi?

North Wonthaggi and Wonthaggi have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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