VIC · South Gippsland Council

Wonga, VIC, 3960

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Last updated 1 July 2026 at 6:19 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Wonga is a small locality in the South Gippsland area, home to around 44 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 6 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+50%), roughly 136.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 44
Median age: 55
Median household income / week: $1,125
Dwelling vacancy: 44.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 15 of 34
Median monthly mortgage: $1,192
Employment rate: 39.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 639
Against the person: 173
Against property: 222
Rate per 1,000 residents: 14,522.7
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile: 84.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: +23.8%

Most common offence types

A211 Fv Serious Assault45
A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
B21 Criminal Damage38
B21 Criminal Damage1
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
B49 Other Theft53
B49 Other Theft1
E21 Breach Family Violence Order123
Other Crimes Against The Person33

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools): 1,021

Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary
Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary
Yarrawonga College P-12Combined

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

36 planning-related records

2021· 14 proposals

September 2021
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land29 Sep 2021
BUNKER MEWS YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use & development of a veterinary centre, buildings and works, a redu Use & development of a veterinary centre, buildings and works, a reduction in car parking and the display of business display signage22 Sep 2021
1 ENTERPRISE WAY YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land20 Aug 2021
2 IRVINE PARADE YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Buildings & Works - Cabin, Swimming Pool and Barbeque Shelters Buildings & Works - Cabin, Swimming Pool and Barbeque Shelters29 Jul 2021
BURLEY ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land by the construction of ten dwellings in accord Development of the land by the construction of ten dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans.08 Jul 2021
MARINE AVENUE YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Child Care Centre Child Care Centre07 Jul 2021
10 ENTERPRISE WAY YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Re-Subdivision of Land Re-Subdivision of Land09 Jun 2021
1 Huntingdale DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of land and Removal of Native Vegetation Subdivision of land and Removal of Native Vegetation04 Jun 2021
35 SOUTH ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land (Stage 7C) Subdivision of Land (Stage 7C)03 Jun 2021
BUNKER MEWS YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Buildings and works - Dwelling Buildings and works - Dwelling11 May 2021
61 Anchorage WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land06 May 2021
2 IRVINE PARADE YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land30 Apr 2021
5768 Benalla-Yarrawonga RoadLapsed
Develop land with an agricultural outbuilding01 Apr 2021
665 Boolarra-Foster RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Development of dwellings and the subdivision of Land Development of dwellings and the subdivision of Land18 Feb 2021
2-6 McNally StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 22 proposals

December 2020
Development of two dwellings and Subdivision Development of two dwellings and Subdivision21 Dec 2020
12 Irvine ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision Subdivision17 Dec 2020
80 Woods RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Dwelling Buildings & Works - Dwelling16 Dec 2020
85 Anchorage WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Develop land with an extension to an existing dwelling15 Dec 2020
195 Wonga Square Top RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land and Access to a Road Zone, Category 1 Subdivision of Land and Access to a Road Zone, Category 114 Dec 2020
118 Katamatite-Yarrawonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of land - Staged and development of the land for buildings Subdivision of land - Staged and development of the land for buildings and works within the approved Stage 11A Lot Development Plan14 Dec 2020
Silverwoods BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Use and Development - Residential Lifestyle Village Use and Development - Residential Lifestyle Village24 Nov 2020
82 Woods RoadWithdrawn
Use and Development - Land Sales Office, Display Village & Signage Use and Development - Land Sales Office, Display Village & Signage19 Nov 2020
80 WOODS ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Lapsed
Develop land with a dwelling09 Nov 2020
335 FOSTER-MT BEST ROAD WONGA 3960Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Buildings & Works - Dwelling extension and alterations Buildings & Works - Dwelling extension and alterations26 Oct 2020
4/70 DUNLOP STREET YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land26 Oct 2020
10 Havenstock DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land22 Oct 2020
19-21 Henderson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Buildings & Works - Dependent Persons Unit Buildings & Works - Dependent Persons Unit17 Sep 2020
362 OLD WILBY ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land and the removal of Native Vegetation Subdivision of Land and the removal of Native Vegetation08 Sep 2020
80 Woods RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
Display of a Business Identification Sign Display of a Business Identification Sign20 Aug 2020
SILVERWOODS BOULEVARD YARRAWONGA 3730Refusal issued by a delegate
July 2020
Buildings & Works - Dwelling alteration and additions Buildings & Works - Dwelling alteration and additions28 Jul 2020
17 Tom StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use & Development - Display houses and reduction in car parking requir Use & Development - Display houses and reduction in car parking requirement01 Jul 2020
Bunker MewsPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land29 Apr 2020
1 Tregany CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use & Development - Display Village Use & Development - Display Village07 Apr 2020
Silverwoods BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Storage Sheds Buildings & Works - Storage Sheds03 Apr 2020
5 Acacia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land03 Feb 2020
1 Tregany CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Buildings & Works - Alfresco Area Buildings & Works - Alfresco Area24 Jan 2020
3/50 Murphy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 5/10
IRSD decile (2021): 7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 1
Parks (OSM): 0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

Buildings & Works - Alfresco Area Buildings & Works - Alfresco Areaplanning3/50 Murphy StreetLodged 24 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Cabin, Swimming Pool and Barbeque Shelters Buildings & Works - Cabin, Swimming Pool and Barbeque SheltersplanningBURLEY ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Lodged 29 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Dependent Persons Unit Buildings & Works - Dependent Persons Unitplanning362 OLD WILBY ROAD YARRAWONGA 3730Lodged 17 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Dwelling Buildings & Works - Dwellingplanning85 Anchorage WayLodged 16 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Dwelling alteration and additions Buildings & Works - Dwelling alteration and additionsplanning17 Tom StreetLodged 28 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Dwelling extension and alterations Buildings & Works - Dwelling extension and alterationsplanning4/70 DUNLOP STREET YARRAWONGA 3730Lodged 26 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works - Storage Sheds Buildings & Works - Storage Shedsplanning5 Acacia StreetLodged 03 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works - Dwelling Buildings and works - Dwellingplanning61 Anchorage WayLodged 11 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Child Care Centre Child Care Centreplanning10 ENTERPRISE WAY YARRAWONGA 3730Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Develop land with a dwellingplanning335 FOSTER-MT BEST ROAD WONGA 3960Lodged 09 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access