Wallington

Wallington lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Wallington's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 2,135 people. This reflects a growth of 620 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,515 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of Wallington's resident population as 2,098 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, combined with an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This growth rate exceeds both the non-metro area average (6.0%) and the national average, marking Wallington as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future projections anticipate exceptional growth, placing Wallington in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas, with an expected increase of 873 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 16.1% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Wallington when compared nationally

Wallington has received around 28 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 141 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 people move to Wallington each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $653,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties.

This financial year has seen $82,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting Wallington's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Wallington maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas and indicating robust developer interest. New development consists of 74.0% detached houses and 26.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Wallington's traditional low-density character. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 100.0% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyle preferences. With around 56 people per dwelling approval, Wallington exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Wallington will gain 344 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Wallington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include SALT Business Park, Kingston Ocean Grove Estate, Bellarine Peninsula Tourism Infrastructure, and Drysdale Sporting Precinct Stage 2. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Wallington exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Wallington has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.6%. As of June 2025842 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction employs 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 3.1% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating Wallington functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 2.9%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.9% and an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest Wallington's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Wallington's median income among taxpayers was $46,875 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $63,191 during the same period. For comparison, Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes were $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Wallington's median income are approximately $52,575 as of September 2025, with the average estimated at around $70,875 during the same period. According to census data, household incomes rank at the 88th percentile ($2,410 weekly), while personal incomes rank lower at the 39th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 26.0% of locals (555 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.3%. Notably, 40.3% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly in income, reflecting strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 90.0% of their income, indicating robust purchasing power post-housing expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Wallington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Wallington, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses (100.0%), with none classified as semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Vic., where 93.0% of dwellings were houses and 7.0% were other types. Home ownership in Wallington stood at 50.0%, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (42.5%) or rented (7.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,205, exceeding the Non-Metro Vic. average of $1,950. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Wallington was $325, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s figure of $402. Nationally, Wallington's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were below the national figure of $375.

Wallington features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.0% of all households. They include 45.8% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Wallington exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Wallington trail Victorian benchmarks, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the state average of 33.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (22.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in secondary education, 9.4% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education. Wallington Primary School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 158 students as of its latest report. The school operates under typical Australian conditions (ICSEA: 1033) offering balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 7.4, below the regional average of 12.3, suggesting some students may attend schools outside Wallington.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wallington has 12 active public transport stops operating, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 134 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 679 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 19 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wallington is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Wallington faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 52% (~1,106 people) have private health cover, slightly lagging the average SA2 area rate of 56.2% across Rest of Vic..

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.5%) and arthritis (8.9%), with 65.4% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in Rest of Vic.. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.2% (580 people), compared to the Rest of Vic.'s 24.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Wallington is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Wallington has a population that is predominantly Australian-born, with 86.1% having been born in Australia. The majority of residents are citizens, at 90.1%, and English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.5%. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wallington, practiced by 53.2% of its population, compared to 45.3% across the rest of Victoria.

The top three ancestry groups are English (31.9%), Australian (27.7%), and Scottish (10.5%). Notably, Dutch ancestry is proportionally higher in Wallington at 1.8%, compared to the regional average of 1.8%. Similarly, Croatian ancestry is also slightly higher at 1.0% versus 0.4%, while Irish ancestry is lower at 10.4% compared to the regional average of 11.2%.

Wallington hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Wallington's median age of 48 years is significantly older than Rest of Vic.'s 43 and higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows that 15.1% of the population falls within the 45-54 year-old group, while only 5.6% are in the 25-34 year-old range, which is smaller compared to Rest of Vic.. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.3% to 13.6%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 14.3% to 12.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Wallington's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow steadily, adding 77 people (a 24% increase) from 322 to 400. Conversely, numbers in the 65-74 age range are expected to decrease.