North Wonthaggi, VIC 3995 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Wonthaggi is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3995, home to 3,475 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bass Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 102 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,475
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,162 /week
- Median personal income
- $584 /week
- Median family income
- $1,395 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bass Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Wonthaggi North Primary School
- St Joseph's School
- Bass Coast Specialist School
- Wonthaggi Primary School
- Bass Coast College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- Wentworth Rd/Longstaff St
- Wentworth Rd/Storey St
- Parkes St/Kingston Rd
- Storey St/Korumburra Rd
- Griffiths St/Gordon St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.5% of the 1,971 resolvable premises in North Wonthaggi. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 56.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,741 across postcode 3995 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 661 property offences, 301 violent offences, 167 public order offences.
- Wider Bass Coast LGA: 8,622 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Wonthaggi?
North Wonthaggi (VIC 3995) had 3,475 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in North Wonthaggi?
The median advertised rent in North Wonthaggi is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Wonthaggi?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Wonthaggi covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Wonthaggi North Primary School (0.7 km), St Joseph's School (1 km), Bass Coast Specialist School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Wonthaggi?
North Wonthaggi is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Wonthaggi?
Across postcode 3995, 1,741 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (661), violent (301), public order (167). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in North Wonthaggi?
20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Wonthaggi centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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