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VIC · Bass Coast Council

North Wonthaggi, 3995

Current weather

10.8°COvercast

92% humidity · 33.6 km/h wind · 12° / 10.2° today · 24.6 mm rain

Desirability score

44.8/100

2412th in Australia

76% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

North Wonthaggi is a smaller suburban community in the Bass Coast area, home to around 3,475 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 186 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-42%), roughly 53.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,475
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,162
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
110 of 1,471
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
50.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
92 / 10 / 4

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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
186
Against the person
72
Against property
64
Rate per 1,000 residents
53.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 48 residents
State safety percentile
49.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-41.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault23
  • B21 Criminal Damage20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order27
  • Other Crimes Against The Person14

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Parkes St/Kingston Rd
  • South Dudley Rd/Bass Hwy
  • South Dudley Rd/Bass Hwy
  • Wentworth Rd/Longstaff St
  • Wentworth Rd/Storey St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

29 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Subdivision realignment of boundary between two lots in GRZ1
    37 & 41 NELSON STREET NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Subdivision of land into two lots
    5 KINGSTON ROAD NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two lots in GRZ1
    9 KINGSTON ROAD NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two lots in LDRZ
    30-36 REGENCY DRIVE NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of land for 4 dwellings in the GRZ1
    23 IVOR STREET NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by a delegate
  • Application to End S173 Agreement Dealing Numbers AJ534369V, AG914418T & AJ197239K
    NORTH WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision in the LDRZ
    42 WALLACE STREET NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the existing primary school - Amendment
    St Josephs Primary School, 94 Korumburra RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Storage shed in association with existing funeral parlour and a place of assembly in the FZ and ESO4
    3085 Loch-Wonthaggi RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The subdivision of the land, create access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of native vegetation
    BOTANIC DRIVE NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995In progress

  • February 2021

  • Subdivide an existing building
    17 Henry Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots in the GRZ1
    40 Griffiths StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of land into 28 lots and removal of easement E-1 in PS302494N
    173 Wentworth RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration to existing dependant persons unit to convert into a second dwelling on a lot in the GRZ1
    3 Henry Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Remove a restriction from title (building envelope)
    8 Lyndhurst StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into Two lots
    7 Parkes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of land for second dwelling in GRZ1
    14 Griffiths StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two lots in GRZ1
    21 Oates RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 4 lots and removal of native vegetation
    FULLER ROAD NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use and development of land for a `restricted retail premises¿, removal of native vegetation, alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1, construct and display business identification signage and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    334-336 & 340 WHITE ROAD NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Permit issued by the RA
  • Use of land for Medical centre, Waiver of car parking requirement, Display a business Identification signage
    218 White RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for Rooming house in an ESO4, and alterations of an access to a Road Zone Category 1
    310 White RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 8 lots and creation of common property in LDRZ
    23-27 & 29 Regency DriveWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two lots generally
    16 Kirrak StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two Lots
    236 White RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two lots
    18 Storey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Multi Lot Staged Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation - Amendment to native vegetation conditions
    Heslop RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots
    38 Griffiths StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two lots
    13 Kirrak StreetPermit 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Fuller Rd/Gordon StBus stop
  • Griffiths St/Gordon StBus stop
  • South Dudley Rd/Bass HwyBus stop
  • Wentworth Rd/Longstaff StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Jacobs ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Wonthaggi Kindergartens IncorporatedWhite Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
80
Parks (OSM)
4

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
44.8/100
National rank
2412th in Australia
State rank
486th in VIC
Peer rank
#77 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#140 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
76%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime23
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime27
  • Other Crimes Against The Personcrime14
  • Wonthaggi Kindergartens IncorporatedchildcareWhite Roadkindergarten
  • Jacobs Parkgovernmentpark
  • Alteration to existing dependant persons unit to convert into a second dwelling on a lot in the GRZ1planning3 Henry Street EastLodged 11 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to End S173 Agreement Dealing Numbers AJ534369V, AG914418T & AJ197239KplanningNORTH WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 NORTH WONTHAGGI 3995Lodged 09 Jul 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works associated with the existing primary school - AmendmentplanningSt Josephs Primary School, 94 Korumburra RoadLodged 13 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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