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 May 2026, the estimated population of Wandana Heights is around 2,153, showing a decrease of 42 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,195. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 2,151 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2025) and validation of five new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 828 persons per square kilometer. Primary drivers for population growth in recent periods were overseas migration contributing about 52.0%, with all factors including interstate migration and natural growth being positive. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted through weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Wandana Heights is projected to increase its population by 626 persons, reflecting a total gain of 29.0% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Wandana Heights is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Wandana Heights had 11 dwelling approvals between 2016 and 2020, with an average of two new dwellings approved annually. This low development level reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs rather than market demand typically drive development. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of Vic., Wandana Heights has much lower development activity, which is also below national patterns. All new construction in the area during this period was detached dwellings, reflecting its rural character. With an estimated 867 people per dwelling approval, Wandana Heights' development environment is quiet and low activity. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 624 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wandana Heights has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two major projects expected to influence the region. Notable projects include Highton Urban Design Framework, Scenic Road Walking & Cycling Path, Levande Highton Retirement Village, and Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex. The following list highlights those most relevant:.

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

Wandana Heights has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of December 2025. There are 1,211 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 69.6%, exceeding Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. Census responses indicate that 27.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 0.3% of local workers compared to Regional Vic.'s 7.5%.

The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force decreased by 3.1%, employment declined by 3.0%, causing a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.6% and labour force decline of 0.7%, with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wandana Heights' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Wandana Heights has a median income among taxpayers of $57,748 and an average income of $75,058, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are higher than those in Regional Vic., which have a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for Wandana Heights would be approximately $63,303 (median) and $82,279 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census figures indicate that household incomes in Wandana Heights rank at the 91st percentile ($2,549 weekly). Distribution data shows that 30.6% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (658 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.3% in the same category. Notably, 40.0% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that contribute to robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 90.1% of their income, indicating 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

Wandana Heights' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 96.8% houses and 3.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Regional Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wandana Heights was 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 Regional Vic.'s average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Wandana Heights was $410, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Wandana Heights' 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%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Regional 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 over holding university qualifications. This compares favourably to the broader benchmarks of 21.7% in the Rest of Vic. and 27.3% in the SA3 area. The most common university qualifications are bachelor degrees, held by 26.7% of residents, 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 over holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (16.6%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.4%), secondary education (9.4%), and tertiary education (6.7%).

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

Wandana Heights has two operational public transport stops. These are served by one route, offering a total of 120 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 486 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, with cars being the dominant mode at 96%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 2.0, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 27.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wandana Heights's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wandana Heights shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% of the total population (around 1,215 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Victoria. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.0 and 7.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.4% across Regional Victoria. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. Only 15.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (322 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, broadly in line with the general population.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 82.8% born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 91.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 54.9%, compared to 47.3% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.3%), Australian (24.7%), and Scottish (10.2%).

Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Croatian at 1.2% vs regional 0.4%, Hungarian at 0.4% vs regional 0.2%, and Dutch at 1.9% vs regional 1.7%.

Wandana Heights's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Wandana Heights is 40 years, which is slightly below Regional Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 15-24 age group makes up 16.6% of the local population, compared to Regional Vic.'s average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 3.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Wandana Heights has become younger, with its median age decreasing from 41 to 40 years. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 14.4% to 16.6%, while those aged 25-34 rose from 10.8% to 12.7%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 55-64 decreased from 15.1% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Wandana Heights. The 25-34 age group is projected to increase substantially by 181 people (66%), from 273 to 455 residents. In contrast, the 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow minimally by just 4% (2 people).