Wonthaggi vs St Clair

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 St Clair (994) sits above Wonthaggi (982).

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Wonthaggi and St Clair side by side

MeasureWonthaggiSt Clair
Price and market
Median house$490,000–
Median unit$385,000–
Renting
Owner occupied67.0%–
Renter occupied29.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby79
Average ICSEA982994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1000
Transit score300
Bike score600
Population5,215–
Median age55–
Climate
Annual rainfall940 mm918 mm
Mean max, January24.4°C24.5°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
St Clair edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 982).

Wonthaggi vs St Clair: common questions

Does Wonthaggi or St Clair have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Clair scores 994 vs 982 in Wonthaggi. 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 St Clair?

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.