Wonthaggi vs Powlett River
Wonthaggi scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
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Wonthaggi and Powlett River side by side
| Measure | Wonthaggi | Powlett River |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $490,000 | – |
| Median unit | $385,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 95 |
| Population | 5,215 | – |
| Median age | 55 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 940 mm | 895 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.4°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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Wonthaggi vs Powlett River: common questions
Which is more walkable, Wonthaggi or Powlett River?
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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