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Wonthaggi

53 km²

Wonthaggi is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has more residents than most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Wonthaggi, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,215▲ +19.8%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +14.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over35.2%Children under 1512.8%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)35.2%

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Young adults (25–44)18.3%

Children (0–14)12.8%

Youth (15–24)8.1%

Marital status

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (14%).

Married40%
Never married32%
Divorced14%
Widowed10%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia77.4%

England5.1%

New Zealand1.3%

Italy1.2%

India0.8%

Philippines0.5%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.9%

Language used at home

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only88.1%

Italian0.9%

Mandarin0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion45.8%

Religious affiliation

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion50%
Christianity47%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.6%

Highest year of school

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1234.6%

Year 1020.1%

Year 9 or below19.3%

Year 1116.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$515▲ +28.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$852▲ +26.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,240▲ +28.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week5.1%

Household income distribution

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49934.7%

Under $65033.1%

$1,500–$2,99919.2%

$3,000–$3,9992.9%

$4,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.4%People with a mental health condition13.9%People needing help with daily activities12.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis17.4%

Mental health13.9%

Asthma10.3%

Other condition9.7%

Heart disease8.9%

Diabetes8.0%

Lung condition4.9%

Cancer4.7%

Stroke2.3%

Dementia1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.0%People providing unpaid care14.8%People caring for children unpaid18.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -4.8%since 2011 One-parent families21.4%

Family composition

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Couples with children at 40%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (21%).

Couples with children40%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families21%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +35.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,198▲ +0.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting28.9%Homes owned outright45.6%Separate (detached) houses85.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Owned outright47%
Rented30%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Other dwelling (5%).

Separate house86%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Other dwelling5%
Flat or apartment1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)62.7%

Worked at home9.9%

Walked5.9%

Car (passenger)4.5%

Bicycle1.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation41.5%Employed full-time44.5%

Industries people work in

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (16%) and Construction (13%).

Health care & social assistance19.0%

Retail trade15.0%

Construction12.2%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Education & training6.6%

Other services5.2%

Public administration & safety4.5%

Administrative & support3.6%

Manufacturing3.5%

Professional & technical3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Wonthaggi, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Technicians & trades16.7%

Professionals14.8%

Community & personal service14.3%

Sales workers13.6%

Labourers12.8%

Managers9.9%

Clerical & administrative9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

Nearby areas

Harmers Haven South Dudley Cape Paterson North Wonthaggi Dalyston Archies Creek West Creek St Clair (Vic.)

👥 Demographics & Identity