Median house price
$508k
-3.3% change
VIC · Bass Coast Council
Wonthaggi, 3995
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,568
Growth (1 yr)
+2.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+14.2%
Median age
55
Median income
$852/wk
Employment rate
39.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$507,500
Languages at home
5.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Malayalam, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wonthaggi is a coastal mid-sized suburb a long way from Melbourne, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Against similar coastal suburbs, growth momentum, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
Wonthaggi snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
5,568
+2.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#11
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
93rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
41st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 60.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 23% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 973rd in Australia
- State rank
- 285th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #11 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #37 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $507,500
- Median price change
- -3.3%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,568(June 2025)
+2.1% annual · +14.2% over 5 years · 88th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.1%
- 5-year growth
- +14.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +114
- Change in 5 years
- +692
- Growth rank in VIC
- 88th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,350), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,215
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $852
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 301 of 2,670
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,198
- Employment rate
- 39.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,025 / 208 / 17 (+ 108 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,355
- Against the person
- 196
- Against property
- 510
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 243.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage105
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store92
- B49 Other Theft73
- C32 Drug Possession105
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order293
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 988
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 41th
School list
- Bass Coast CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 1,687 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Bass Coast Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 922 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 74 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Wonthaggi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 996 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 371 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- NutureOnechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- Miners Rest Hotel/137 McKenzie St
- Miners Rest Hotel/138 McKenzie St
- Miners Rest Hotel/138 McKenzie St
- Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr
- Wonthaggi Community Garden/Bass Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
236 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 34 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.07
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.11
Food & drink(16)
- Connells BakeryBakery
33 Murray Street
- The Caledonian HotelBar
- Cafe (2)
- Murray Street BazaarCafe
1 Murray Street
- State Coal Mine CafeCafe
- KFCFast food
48 Graham Street
- McDonald'sFast food
177-181 Graham Street
- Nyojo's PizzaFast food
163 Graham Street
- One Stop ShopFast food
76-78 Graham Street
- SubwayFast food
25 McKenzie Street
- Wonthaggi HotelPub
- Pinsy Stir-FryRestaurant
142 Graham Street, Wonthaggi
- Wonthaggi ClubRestaurant
- Wonthaggi Hotel BistroRestaurant
- Youki's Takeaway JapaneseRestaurant
46 McBride Avenue
Shopping(7)
- Mitchell & CoButcher
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
4 Murray Street
- ALDISupermarket
- IGASupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
22-40 Murray Street
Community(6)
- Wonthaggi Neighbourhood CentreCommunity centre
Murray Street
- Wonthaggi Principal LibraryLibrary
- Bass Coast College McKenzie Senior CampusSchool
2 McKenzie Street
- Bass Coast Specialist SchoolSchool
6 McKenzie Street
- Wonthaggi Primary SchoolSchool
18 Billson Street
- Bass Coast Shire CouncilTownhall
Health & services(10)
- Supreme Dental SurgeryDentist
189 Graham Street
- Wonthaggi HospitalHospital
235 Graham Street, Wonthaggi
- Wonthaggi Medical CentreHospital
- Bass Coast Eye CentreMedical clinic
212 Graham Street
- Skin DoctorMedical clinic
180 Graham Street
- South Gippsland Family MedicineMedical clinic
Unit 4-6 1 Billson Street
- Todd ClinicsMedical clinic
13 Graham Street
- Victorian Heart and Lung ClinicMedical clinic
223 Graham Street
- AmcalPharmacy
158 Graham Street
- Miners ClinicPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(16)
- Apex ParkPark
- Clancy ReservePark
28-32 Haglethorn Street
- Guide Park ReservePark
240 Graham Street
- McMahon Recreation ReservePark
- Park
11-15 Beveridge Close
- Soldiers ReservePark
- Wishart ReservePark
- Wonthaggi Public Recreation ReservePark
- Playground (4)
- Bowls ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(3)
- Wonthaggi Union Community Arts CentreCinema
90-98 Graham Street, Wonthaggi
- State Coal Mine MuseumMuseum
- Wonthaggi & District Historical MuseumMuseum
Transport(21)
21 bus stops
Other(76)
- BWSAlcohol
22-40 Murray Street
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Murray Street BazaarAntiques
1 Murray Street
- ANZATM
- NABATM
- Locomotive K192Attraction
- State Coal Mine Heritage AreaAttraction
- AmplifonAudiologist
50 Graham Street
- ANZBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- NABBank
170 Graham Street
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Bench (25)
- AldiBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (8)
- Book ExchangeBooks
- AutoProCar Parts
4 Murray Street
- RepcoCar Parts
13 Murray Street
- Car repair
- GoodyearCar repair
52-58 Graham Street
- South Gippsland MotorsCar repair
59 Graham Street
- Car wash
- Villa PatriziaChalet
209 Graham Street
- Maria's Bridal StudioClothes
- Totally WorkwareClothes
15 Murray Street
- Brightstar Community CareCounselling
37 Graham Street
- Wonthaggi Magistrates' CourtCourthouse
75 Watt Street, Wonthaggi
- Bass Coast Dry Cleaners and LaunderersDry Cleaning
7 Murray Street
- Wonthaggi ElectronicsElectronics
9 Murray Street
- FloorworldFlooring
3 Murray Street
- Bass Coast Arts SocietyGallery
- Harvest CentreGarden
- Capeview Mitre 10Hardware
Cape Patterson Road, Wonthaggi
- Wonthaggi Workmens ClubHotel
- Coastal Home InteriorsInterior Decoration
- Parry's Jewellery and WatchesJewelry
111 Graham Street
- Home Cook and BBQKitchen
- Chinese MassageMassage
- Shiva Thai Massage TherapyMassage
69 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi
- MJ McMahon MotelMotel
- Wonthaggi MotelMotel
- Hidden Gem Recreation and Ecosystem ReserveNature Reserve
- Wonthaggi G239 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Wonthaggi G241 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Wonthaggi G245 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Akers EyewearOptician
19 Murray Street
- Malcom Gin Eyes and OpticsOptician
55 Graham Street
- Aussie DisposalsOutdoor
5 Murray Street
- Parking (24)
- Parks VictoriaParking
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
4 Murray Street
- LibertyPetrol station
- Foons PhotographicsPhoto
70-72 McBride Avenue
- Gippsland Physiotherapy Group WonthaggiPhysiotherapist
Graham Street, Wonthaggi
- Picnic Table (8)
- Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
McBride Avenue
- Bass Coast PodiatryPodiatrist
182 Graham Street
- Wonthaggi Police StationPolice
77 Watt Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
3 Billson Street
- Headspace WonthaggiPsychotherapist
5 Murray Street
- Parks VictoriaPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Rose Lodge Aged CareSocial Facility
- Social Facility
- Wonthaggi Citizens BandSocial Facility
29 Billson Street, Wonthaggi
- IntersportSports
11 Murray Street
- TelstraTelephone
- TyrepowerTyres
78 Watt Street
- Cheap as ChipsVariety Store
88-98 Watt Street
- DiskountVariety Store
17-19 McBride Avenue
- One Stop Discount ShopVariety Store
122-124 Graham Street
- Waste Basket (22)
- Dollar Curtain BlindsWindow Blind
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
18 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Baxters WetlandsNature reserve
- Clancy ReservePark
- Fincher Street ReservePark
- Guide Park ReservePark
- Hidden Gem Recreation and Ecosystem ReserveNature reserve
- McMahon Recreation ReservePark
- Rodney Court ReservePark
- Soldiers ReservePark
- Wishart ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 56
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anglican Church
McBride Avenue
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 18
- Nearest hospital
- Wonthaggi Hospital (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- AmcalGraham StreetPharmacy
- AmplifonGraham StreetAudiologist
- Bass Coast Eye CentreGraham StreetDoctor
- Bass Coast HypnotherapyKorumburra RoadAlternative
- Bass Coast PodiatryGraham StreetPodiatrist
- Brightstar Community CareGraham StreetCounselling
- Gippsland Physiotherapy Group WonthaggiGraham StreetPhysiotherapist
- Headspace WonthaggiMurray StreetPsychotherapist
- MediPharm LabsLaboratory
- Miners ClinicPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 177
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 143 mm · ~18 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 223 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 308 mm · ~38 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 248 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
85 planning-related records
2021· 35 proposals
September 2021
- Buildings and works in a C1Z1-5 BIGGS DRIVE WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two lots88 HAGELTHORN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for on premises consumption of liquor (General Licence) in association with a food and drink premises (diner and pool hall)88-98 WATT STREET WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Demolition of an outbuilding and construction of an outbuilding in the HO32 CAMPBELL STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into 2 lots and development of land for second dwelling in General Residential Zone (GRZ1), removal of an easement and modify access to a road in Transport Zone 2 (TRZ2)145 MCKENZIE STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in an Industrial Zone12-14 KELTIE AVENUE WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Subdivision of land into 2 lots in the GRZ187 BROOME CRESCENT WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of land for three dwellings and subdivision into 3 lots52 BROOME CRESCENT WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of land into two lots13 INVERLOCH ROAD WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for industry (brewery), application for a liquor license for the sale and consumption of alcohol, and a reduction in car parking8 & 8A LOUGHRAN DRIVE WONTHAGGI 3995Lapsed
July 2021
- Subdivision of the land into two lots in the GRZ45 HAGELTHORN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into three lots in the GRZ25 DUNN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for buildings and works to extend the existing aged care facility and allow a reduction in the required provision of car parking spaces Amend permit to add an additional 20 lodging rooms and add five car parking spaces Original preamble - Construct alterations and additions to the existing aged care facility including 32 additional beds lounge and dining facilities reception driveway and car parking48 BAILLIEU STREET WEST WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works for a trade supplies and restricted retail premises, display of advertising signage, car and bicycle parking dispensation, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of native vegetation45-61 MCKENZIE STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for a Licensed Premises (Liquor)CROWN LAND LEASE 1202208 - WONTHAGGI GUN CLUB, 20 CAPE PATERSON ROAD WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by a delegate
- Application to End Section 173 Agreements Dealing Numbers AG893351L & AG613636LBASS HIGHWAY WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of land into two lots in the GRZ151 BROOME CRESCENT WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of three dwellings and subdivision into three lots in the GRZ33 DUNN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for a Restricted Recreation Facility and Waiver of Car Parking Requirements4/6 CYCLONE STREET WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
May 2021
- Combined applications to Amendment to S173 Agreement AD556238Q and buildings and works for a shed in association with existing dwelling in the BMO7 GRASSTREE COURT WONTHAGGI 3995Withdrawn
- Use and development of land for a car park in association with existing convenience restaurant (on adjacent land) in GRZ1183 GRAHAM STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Withdrawn
- Buildings and works for an ancillary outbuilding to existing dwelling in the HO18815 Broome CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two carports in association with two existing dwellings on a lotUnits 1 and 2/7 Poplar StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two lots in the GRZ1 and DDO857 HAGELTHORN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Use of land for a store in LDRZ169 REED CRESCENT WONTHAGGI 3995Withdrawn
- Display of internally illuminated promotional business identification signage and works comprising of fuel bowsers associated with an existing service station25 MCKENZIE STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of land for a second dwelling in the LDRZ169 REED CRESCENT WONTHAGGI 3995Withdrawn
- Use and development of land for Accommodation15 HONEYS ROAD WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- Application to End Section 173 Agreement AG613636L - Lots 2 & 35261 Bass HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
- Use and development of land for a second dwelling46 Dunn StreetWithdrawn
- Subdivision of land into 2 lots in the GRZ109 HAGELTHORN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Subdivide the land into two lots4 STEWART STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 232 Lot Subdivision remove easements and remove native vegetationBOULEVARDE PL, LOT 1 MCGIBBONYS ROAD WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of land for dwelling in BMO - Amendment - Applicants are seeking an amendment for the Private Bushfire Shelter to be taken off as a requirement of our planning permit31 CUTTLERS CIRCUIT WONTHAGGI 3995Refusal issued by a delegate
January 2021
- Subdivide the land and removal of native vegetation - Application to delete Condition 2, and amend the staging of the permit including those conditions relevant to the staging of the subdivision. ED21/108064 - proposed plans for endorsement161-163 REED CRESCENT & 8 DOWSON DRIVE WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals
December 2020
- Develop the land for six dwellings and subdivide the land in to six lots9 HAGELTHORN STREET WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land to sell and consume liquor26 McBride AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land into two lots in GRZ117 Fahey StreetLapsed
November 2020
- Building and works for Carport in GRZ17/3 Baillieu Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for outdoor dining area in the C1Z60 McBride AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
5 heritage places
- WONTHAGGI COURT HOUSENH0974
- WONTHAGGI RAILWAY STATIONNH1557
- WONTHAGGI STATE COAL MINE CENTRAL PRECINCTNH1778
- WONTHAGGI STATE COAL MINE CENTRAL PRECINCTNH1778
- WONTHAGGI STATE COAL MINE EASTERN AREANH0198
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Monash
- Member of Parliament
- Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,463
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.6 km away).
Coalition 43.2%Labor 56.8%
10.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WonthaggiLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Wonthaggi NorthLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- Cape PatersonLabor 65.5% · Coalition 34.5% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- DalystonLabor 54.6% · Coalition 45.4% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- InverlochLabor 55.9% · Coalition 44.1% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bass Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.