Bass Coast Shire Council
Wonthaggi
Wonthaggi at a glance
Median house
$490,000
Median unit
$385,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,215
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Wonthaggi.
Wonthaggi is a suburb in Victoria.
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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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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,215
Median age
55
Family households
55%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wonthaggi.
Local schools for 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 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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wonthaggi postcode?
- Wonthaggi is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Wonthaggi has approximately 5,215 residents. 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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