Wandana Heights

Population growth drivers in Wandana Heights are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Wandana Heights' population is estimated at around 2,298. This reflects an increase of 103 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,195. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,292 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 883 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Wandana Heights has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing non-metro areas. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at population projections moving forward, Wandana Heights is expected to increase by 679 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 30.2% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wandana Heights according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wandana Heights had 16 dwelling approvals over the five-year period from January 2017 to December 2021, with an average of three new dwellings approved annually. This low development level reflects its rural nature and the fact that housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to other Victorian areas like Rest of Vic., Wandana Heights has much lower development activity, which is also below national patterns. Of the new building activity, 75% were detached dwellings and 25% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from its current housing composition of 97% houses. This change may reflect decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyles requiring more diverse housing options. As of December 2021, there are an estimated 766 people per dwelling approval in Wandana Heights. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 693 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wandana Heights has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two major projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include the Highton Urban Design Framework, Scenic Road Walking & Cycling Path, Levande Highton Retirement Village, and Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance:.

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Employment performance in Wandana Heights ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Wandana Heights has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,336 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Wandana Heights is 69.5%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services have employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population with resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, and labour force increased by 2.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.9% and labour force decline by 0.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Wandana Heights. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wandana Heights' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Wandana Heights had a median taxpayer income of $57,748 and an average of $75,058 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. These figures are high compared to Victoria's overall median income of $48,741 and average income of $60,693. Based on a 12.16% increase since 2022 as per the Wage Price Index, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be around $64,770 (median) and $84,185 (average). The 2021 Census data shows Wandana Heights' household incomes rank at the 91st percentile with a weekly income of $2,549. Most residents, 30.6%, earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, similar to the surrounding region's pattern. High consumer spending is supported by 40.0% of households earning over $3,000 weekly after housing costs. Residents retain 90.1% of their income post-housing expenses, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

In Wandana Heights, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wandana Heights stood at 44.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.0% and rented ones at 10.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,712. The median weekly rent in Wandana Heights was recorded as $410, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $335. Nationally, Wandana Heights's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.1% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.9%, with lone person households at 12.8% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Wandana Heights demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Wandana Heights is notably high, with 38.9% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 27.3% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 16.6%. Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.4% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational facilities may be located outside Wandana Heights' immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates two operational public transport stops in Wandana Heights. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with one route providing 146 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents located an average of 486 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 20 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 73 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wandana Heights's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wandana Heights with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,297 people), compared to 52.7% across Rest of Vic.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.0 and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 72.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.9% across Rest of Vic. The area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (340 people), which is lower than the 16.8% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Wandana Heights ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wandana Heights, surveyed in August 2016, had a population with 82.8% born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 54.9%. This is higher than the regional average of 47.4%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (30.3%), Australian (24.7%), and Scottish (10.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional 1.5%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Dutch at 1.9% against a regional 2.0%.

Wandana Heights hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Wandana Heights is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Rest of Vic., Wandana Heights has a notably higher proportion of 15-24 year-olds (17.1% vs 16.9%) and a lower proportion of 75-84 year-olds (3.3% vs 4.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Wandana Heights' median age decreased from 41 to 40 years. The proportion of 15-24 year-olds increased from 14.4% to 17.1%, while the 25-34 cohort rose from 10.8% to 12.6%. Conversely, the proportions of 55-64 year-olds decreased from 15.1% to 12.9% and those aged 65-74 dropped from 11.2% to 10.1%. Population forecasts for Wandana Heights in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 25-34 age group projected to increase by 81% (from 289 to 523 people) and the 65-74 cohort expected to decrease by 4 residents.