Wonthella suburb profile
Wonthella is a residential suburb of Geraldton in Western Australia's Mid West that offers a practical coastal city lifestyle. The streets are characterised by mid-century brick and weatherboard homes alongside pockets of newer infill, and the area attracts long-term locals, families and buyers seeking convenient access to the city without living in the centre. Local parks and community facilities sit close to Geraldton's retail and services, while the beaches and harbour are also within easy reach. Overall Wonthella feels quietly domestic, with straightforward housing and ready access to the region's amenities.
Wonthella property market performance
Property growth+14.0%Past 12 months
Like many smaller suburbs, Wonthella has relatively few recent sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values rose sharply, up 27.3% over the last 12 months.
Over the past 3 months there were 6 house sales and 1 unit sale. Houses sold in a median of 12 days.
The rental market in Wonthella recorded average house rents of $510 a week, a sharp 13.3% rise over the last 12 months.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 27.3% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 6 | 1 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 12 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $510 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 13.3% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Wonthella demographics
Wonthella is home to 1,711 people. The median age is 43 years and the median total household income is $1,061 a week, roughly $55,200 a year.
Household figures show a strong presence of couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 39.9%, and together with couple families with children (29.6%) they make up 69.5% of reported families. One-parent families account for 27.3% of families, while other families represent 3.3%.
Homes in Wonthella are mostly owner-occupied, with 29.5% owned outright and 25.5% owned with a mortgage, combining to 55.0% owner-occupied; renters make up 45.0% of dwellings.
Suburbs near Wonthella
Some popular suburbs near Wonthella include:
How does Wonthella compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Wonthella’s median house price is 3.0% higher than Geraldton’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Wonthella have grown 0.9% higher than in Geraldton.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Wonthella have grown 34.6% higher than in Geraldton.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Wonthella are selling 69.2% faster than in Beresford.

