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Population
Woori Yallock is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of Woori Yallock is around 2,967, reflecting an increase of 3 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,964. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,965 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 109 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed about 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as 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, adjusting employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to reduce by 29 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 age group are projected to expand by 63 people over this period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
The level of residential development activity in Woori Yallock is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Woori Yallock shows an average of approximately one new dwelling approved annually. Between financial years 2021 to 2025, around eight homes were approved, with three more in the current financial year 2026.
Despite a falling population during this period, new supply appears to have kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers. The average construction value of these dwellings is $509,000, indicating that developers are targeting higher-end properties in Woori Yallock. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the area has significantly lower construction activity, at 86.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction often supports demand and pricing for existing properties. Nationally, Woori Yallock's construction activity is also below average, suggesting maturity in the area and potential planning constraints.
All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 2001 people per dwelling approval, Woori Yallock has a quiet development environment. Given expected population stability or decline, housing pressure is likely to remain low, potentially creating buying opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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Infrastructure
Woori Yallock has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally
No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that will affect this area. Key projects include Additional VLocity Trains, North East Link - Tolling Services Package, North East Link - Early Works, and North East Link.
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Marinus Link
Marinus Link is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electricity and fibre-optic interconnector linking Heybridge in north-west Tasmania with Hazelwood in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The total project is planned at 1,500 MW capacity, delivered in two 750 MW stages. Stage 1 comprises 255 km of subsea cable across Bass Strait, a shore crossing at Waratah Bay, a communications station at Sandy Point, 90 km of underground land cable through south Gippsland, and converter stations at each end. Final Investment Decision was reached on 1 August 2025 with federal environmental approval granted on 3 August 2025. In December 2025, Marinus Link Pty Ltd awarded the final major Stage 1 contract, valued at approximately 994 million dollars, to TasVic Greenlink (a joint venture of DT Infrastructure and Samsung C and T Corporation) to build the converter stations and undertake the 90 km of land cable civils across Gippsland. Hitachi Energy is supplying the HVDC voltage source converter stations and Prysmian is supplying the cables. In February 2026, the Australian Energy Regulator approved approximately 3.47 billion dollars in Stage 1 capital expenditure, clearing the path for full construction. Preparatory works on the Waratah Bay and Heybridge shore crossings are commencing in early 2026, with commercial operation targeted for 2030. A separate business case for Stage 2 (a further 750 MW) will be considered by governments during 2026.
Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion
Proposed expansion of the existing Victorian Desalination Plant at Wonthaggi (Dalyston) to increase production capacity from 150 GL to 200 GL per year, leveraging the facility's built-in design headroom. The Victorian Water Security Plan released in September 2025 identified expanded desalination as a key long-term measure alongside purified recycled water and stormwater harvesting. Infrastructure Victoria's 2025-2055 strategy recommends the State Government complete a detailed business case for this expansion to help meet water demand until 2035. Urgency has increased following Melbourne storage levels falling to a six-year low in April 2026, prompting a record 150 GL order for 2026-27. Government modelling projects Victoria will require an additional 95 GL per year above the plant's current full capacity by 2030. A second desalination plant west of Melbourne is also under parallel consideration. The existing plant is operated by AquaSure (Ventia/Suez) under a 30-year PPP contract.
North East Link
The North East Link is Victoria's largest road project, featuring 6.5km twin three-lane tunnels to connect the M80 Ring Road at Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen. As of May 2026, Tunnel Boring Machines Zelda and Gillian are carving out the tunnels between Watsonia and Bulleen. The project involves a massive upgrade of the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, Melbourne's first dedicated busway, and 34km of walking and cycling paths. Recent milestones include the approval of the Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Tram Road to Springvale Road section and the commencement of the Elder Street landscaped bridge in Watsonia.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Victorian Government program to remove 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2030. The program has removed 88 crossings to date, is rebuilding or upgrading stations and rail infrastructure, and is creating new public open space while improving safety, reducing congestion and making train services more reliable.
North East Rail Line Upgrade
Major upgrade to the North East Rail Line between Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga, improving freight and passenger services, including track resurfacing, mud-hole removal, drainage improvements, bridge upgrades, and signalling enhancements to allow VLocity trains and better ride quality.
Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne)
Program to remove 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2030, with new or upgraded stations and open space created under elevated rail where suitable. 87 crossings were listed as removed as of late July 2025. The works are delivered under Victorias Big Build by the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) through the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP).
Additional VLocity Trains
The Victorian Government is delivering 53 additional VLocity trains to expand the regional fleet to 141 trains. As of May 2025, 131 trains are in service with completion expected early 2026. Built by Alstom in Dandenong South, these modern trains support regional connectivity and replace aging Classic Fleet trains. The project includes plans for 9-car VLocity services on the Melton Line from 2028.
North East Link - Tolling Services Package
The North East Link Tolling Services Package involves the establishment of the State Tolling Corporation (STC) to manage toll collection for the North East Link road. It includes procurement for the Roadside System (RSS) and Back Office System (BOS) packages. Procurement is ongoing with EOI for BOS starting in October 2024. The overall North East Link project is under construction, with tunnelling underway and expected opening in 2028.
Employment
Woori Yallock has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks
Woori Yallock has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 5.2% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%.
As of December 2025, 1,522 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.7%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Woori Yallock is 67.0%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 13.5% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction employs 2.2 times the regional average, while professional & technical services employ only 2.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by a lower ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% and labour force grew by 1.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Woori Yallock's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Woori Yallock's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $51,907 and the average income stands at $62,588. Greater Melbourne's figures are $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Woori Yallock would be approximately $56,900 (median) and $68,609 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Woori Yallock, between the 37th and 39th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 38.1% of locals (1,130 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Woori Yallock, with only 83.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 39th percentile.
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Housing
Woori Yallock is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Woori Yallock's dwelling structure in 2016 comprised 99.3% houses and 0.8% other dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woori Yallock was 31.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.8% and rented ones at 12.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent in Woori Yallock was $346, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Woori Yallock's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Woori Yallock has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households constitute 75.0% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.0%, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Woori Yallock fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area has university qualification rates of 11.5%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 48.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 36.9%. Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Woori Yallock has 14 operational public transport stops, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, offering a total of 158 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents typically located 370 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 95%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health outcomes in Woori Yallock are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Woori Yallock's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment as of June 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.
Private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,531 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (10.4%) and asthma (9.4%), while 65.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents showed above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (504 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
The latest Census data sees Woori Yallock placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Woori Yallock, as per the census conducted on 9 August 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 89.1% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 97.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 35.2%. However, Judaism was not represented (0.0%) compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.
The top ancestry groups were English (32.3%), Australian (31.7%), and Irish (8.1%). Notably, Dutch (4.2%) and Sri Lankan (0.4%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.2% and 0.8%, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Woori Yallock's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Woori Yallock's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Woori Yallock has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Woori Yallock's population in the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.1% to 6.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.4% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Woori Yallock's age profile. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 54 residents to reach a total of 233. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 87% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.