Wonthaggi
VIC 3995 · Bass Coast
5,215 (2021) → 5,720 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wonthaggi is a high growth suburb in Bass Coast, VIC 3995, about 105km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $553K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 21/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wonthaggi has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.08%), New Zealand (1.28%), Italy (1.23%), India (0.81%), Scotland (0.75%)
Top languages: Italian (0.88%), Malayalam (0.59%), German (0.35%), Mandarin (0.27%), Vietnamese (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1031
- Bass Coast CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 990
- Wonthaggi Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 989
- Wonthaggi North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Bass Coast Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 932
- Bass Coast College-Dudley CampusSecondary · Government
- Bass Coast College-Community VCAL Program CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Powlett River Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1001
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wonthaggi
Is Wonthaggi safe?
Wonthaggi has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,793 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wonthaggi?
In Wonthaggi, the .
How far is Wonthaggi from Melbourne CBD?
Wonthaggi is about 104.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Wonthaggi?
Wonthaggi has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wonthaggi?
Wonthaggi has a transport score of 21/100 and 30 bus stops.