Inverloch vs Wonthaggi VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 11.5 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Inverloch | Wonthaggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,526 | 5,215 |
| Median age | 54 | 55 |
| Median house price | $850,000 | $545,000 |
| Median unit price | $727,500 | $410,000 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $346 | $270 |
| Owner-occupied | 81% | 69% |
| Family households | 68% | 56% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 7 | 1 |
| Tree canopy | 6% | 24% |
| Population 2011 | 4,960 | 4,354 |
What stands out
Inverloch's median house price is about 56% above Wonthaggi's.
Wonthaggi rents cheaper — $270 vs $346 a week at the census.
Inverloch ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 7 vs 1).
Wonthaggi is the greener of the two (24% vs 6% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Inverloch +32%, Wonthaggi +20%.
In short
On the median house price Wonthaggi is the cheaper of the two, $545,000 against $850,000. The two sit about 11.5 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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