Demographics
Wonthaggi is approximately 53.39 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Wonthaggi was 4965. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Wonthaggi are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $225 to $275.Description
Wonthaggi is a seaside town located 132 kilometres (82 mi) south east of Melbourne via the South Gippsland and Bass Highways, in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Known originally for its coal mining Wonthaggi is now the largest town in South Gippsland, a regional area with extensive tourism, beef and dairy industries. At the 2011 census, Wonthaggi had a population of 4,354. Williamsons Beach on Lower Powlett Road is located next to the Wonthaggi Wind Farm and the Victorian Desalination Plant. The Victorian Desalination Plant also has a 225 hectare park and 8 km of walking, riding and cycling tracks. Seashell collecting is permitted on Wonthaggi Beaches.