Wonthaggi vs Harmers Haven
Wonthaggi scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), 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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Wonthaggi and Harmers Haven side by side
| Measure | Wonthaggi | Harmers Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $490,000 | – |
| Median unit | $385,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 0 |
| Population | 5,215 | 62 |
| Median age | 55 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 940 mm | 913 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.2°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.
Wonthaggi vs Harmers Haven: common questions
Does Wonthaggi or Harmers Haven 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, Wonthaggi or Harmers Haven?
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.
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