Harmers Haven vs Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wonthaggi (982) sits above Harmers Haven (976).

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Harmers Haven and Wonthaggi side by side

MeasureHarmers HavenWonthaggi
Price and market
Median house–$490,000
Median unit–$385,000
Renting
Owner occupied70.0%67.0%
Renter occupied–29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby57
Average ICSEA976982
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0100
Transit score030
Bike score060
Population625,215
Median age5955
Climate
Annual rainfall913 mm940 mm
Mean max, January24.2°C24.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Wonthaggi edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 976). Harmers Haven also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Harmers Haven vs Wonthaggi: common questions

Does Harmers Haven or Wonthaggi have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wonthaggi scores 982 vs 976 in Harmers Haven. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Harmers Haven or Wonthaggi?

Wonthaggi scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.