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 is estimated at around 1,951 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,515 people, a growth of 436 people (28.8%). The latest estimate of 1,925 residents was derived by AreaSearch following examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of additional 24 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 52 persons per square kilometer. Wallington's growth rate exceeds that of both Rest of Vic (8.1%) and the national average, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation 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 the suburb of Wallington in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 811 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 23.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wallington recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wallington experienced around 23 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 116 homes. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $653,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $435,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting Wallington's residential nature. Compared to Rest of Vic., Wallington records 11.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 63rd percentile nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character while indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 228 people per dwelling approval, Wallington shows a developing market with population forecasts indicating an increase of 464 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Wallington will gain 464 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Wallington has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 17 such projects that could impact this area. Notable ones include SALT Business Park, Kingston Ocean Grove Estate, Bellarine Peninsula Tourism Infrastructure, and Drysdale Sporting Precinct Stage 2. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Wallington shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Wallington has a skilled workforce with the construction sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%. Employment stability in Wallington over the past year is relative.

As of September 2025834 residents are employed at an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%. Workforce participation lags at 52.2%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. Census data shows 31.2% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 3.1%, compared to 7.5% regionally. The area hosts more jobs than residents, attracting workers from nearby areas, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.2. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment decreased by 0.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Wallington's employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Wallington's employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Wallington had a lower than average income level nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Wallington was $46,875 and the average income stood at $63,191. This compares to figures for Rest of Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,742 (median) and $68,404 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes ranked exceptionally at the 88th percentile ($2,410 weekly), though personal income ranked lower at the 39th percentile. Distribution data showed that the largest segment comprised 26.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (507 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 30.3% in the same category. A significant 40.3% earned above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 90.0% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Vic., which had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wallington stood at 50%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 7.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,205, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,863. Weekly rent in Wallington was $325, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s figure of $375 and the national average of $440.

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

Family households comprise 86.0% of all households, including 45.8% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

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

Educational qualifications in Wallington trail regional benchmarks; as of 2021, 26.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to the Victorian average of 33.4%. This gap suggests 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 notably high; as of the latest data in 2021, 30.2% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in secondary education, 9.4% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wallington has 12 operational public transport stops. These are served by three distinct routes, offering a total of 177 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is considered limited with residents typically residing 679 meters from their closest stop. Predominantly residential, most Wallington residents commute outwards, with cars being the primary mode at 92%. On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 31.2% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 25 trips daily, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wallington is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wallington shows above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 52% (~1,011 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.5%) and arthritis (8.9%). About 65.4% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 63.4% in Rest of Vic. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. Wallington has 27.0% (526 people) of residents aged 65 and over, higher than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Wallington had a cultural diversity below average, with 86.1% of its population born in Australia, 90.1% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Wallington, comprising 53.2% of people, compared to 47.3% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (27.7%), and Scottish (10.5%).

Notably, Dutch (1.8%) was overrepresented in Wallington compared to the regional average of 1.7%, Croatian at 1.0% versus 0.4%, and Irish at 10.4% versus 9.7%.

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

Wallington's median age is 48 years, which is older than Rest of Vic.'s median age of 43 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile indicates that the 45-54 year-olds are particularly prominent at 15.0%, while the 25-34 year-olds make up only 6.3% of the population, 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 13.9%, and the 75-84 age cohort has grown from 7.4% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Wallington's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 103 people (35%), from 292 to 396. In contrast, the 65-74 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 6% (15 people).