Wonthaggi at a glance
Median house
$490,000
Median unit
$385,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,215
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Wonthaggi.
The postcode for Wonthaggi is 3995 (VIC).
The median house price in Wonthaggi is $490,000.
Wonthaggi (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $490,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wonthaggi has roughly 5,215 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
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 Wonthaggi's population at 5,215, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,215
Median age
55
Family households
55%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $490,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $385,000, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $98,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Wonthaggi on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$490,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $385,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$490,000
$385,000
5,215
Median age: 55
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.97% (median rent $280/wk against a $490,000 price tag). Units yield 3.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), 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 20262.97%
Based on $490,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.65%
Based on $385,000 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 202667%
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.
798
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
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Transport
Education
Schools in Wonthaggi.
Local schools for Wonthaggi
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Government School Catchment
Wonthaggi Primary School
Bass Coast College
Bass Coast Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wonthaggi.
- What is the median house price in Wonthaggi?
- The median house price in Wonthaggi, VIC 3995 is $490,000. The median unit price is $385,000.
- What is the Wonthaggi postcode?
- Wonthaggi is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Wonthaggi?
- Wonthaggi is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3995, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wonthaggi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Wonthaggi?
- There are 7 schools serving Wonthaggi on this page, including Wonthaggi Primary School, Bass Coast College, Bass Coast Specialist School.
- How walkable is Wonthaggi?
- Wonthaggi has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Wonthaggi?
- Wonthaggi is close to North Wonthaggi, Hicksborough, South Dudley, Harmers Haven, Powlett River.
- What is the population of Wonthaggi?
- The population of Wonthaggi is approximately 5,215 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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