Bass Coast Shire Council
North Wonthaggi
North Wonthaggi at a glance
Median house
$614,500
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,475
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about North Wonthaggi.
North Wonthaggi (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $614,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
North Wonthaggi has roughly 3,475 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Wonthaggi scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Wonthaggi's population at 3,475, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,475
Median age
42
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $614,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $123,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps North Wonthaggi on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$614,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$614,500
$205,920
3,475
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.37% (median rent $280/wk against a $614,500 price tag). Units yield 7.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.37%
Based on $614,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.58%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
182
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
30
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Wonthaggi.
Local schools for North Wonthaggi
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wonthaggi Primary School
Bass Coast College
Bass Coast Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About North Wonthaggi.
- What is the median house price in North Wonthaggi?
- The median house price in North Wonthaggi, VIC 3995 is $614,500. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the North Wonthaggi postcode?
- North Wonthaggi is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Wonthaggi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in North Wonthaggi?
- There are 7 schools serving North Wonthaggi on this page, including Wonthaggi Primary School, Bass Coast College, Bass Coast Specialist School.
- How walkable is North Wonthaggi?
- North Wonthaggi has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near North Wonthaggi?
- North Wonthaggi is close to Wonthaggi, Hicksborough, South Dudley, Harmers Haven, Powlett River.
- What is the population of North Wonthaggi?
- North Wonthaggi has approximately 3,475 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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