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Wonthaggi, VIC
R-Score 94 / 100 — ranked #1,008 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Wonthaggi Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 94 / 100 | Ranked #1,008 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $640,000 | +10.3% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $575/wk | Implies a 4.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | Part of Bass Coast (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 82/100) |
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Wonthaggi VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Wonthaggi, VIC
Is Wonthaggi VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Wonthaggi (VIC 3395) scores 94/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #1,008 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $640,000, median rent of $575/wk, gross yield of 4.7%, and vacancy of 2.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Wonthaggi VIC?
The current median property price in Wonthaggi (VIC) is $640,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +10.3% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Wonthaggi currently spend a median of 35 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Wonthaggi VIC?
In Wonthaggi (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $575/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 4.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 2.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Wonthaggi VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Wonthaggi against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Wonthaggi Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Wonthaggi VIC located in?
Wonthaggi (VIC, postcode 3395, 3995) is located in the Bass Coast council area (LGA). Across Bass Coast, the council-wide average R-Score is 82/100 across 45 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.