Wonthaggi
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Wonthaggi is a charming regional town in Victoria, Australia, known for its mining heritage and proximity to the stunning coastal areas of the Bass Coast. The town offers a friendly atmosphere, easy access to nature, and important amenities for residents and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
5,215
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.61°, 145.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
85
English
97
Temperature
14.6°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
854 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
18
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
228.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.