Woori Yallock

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

The population of Woori Yallock is estimated at around 3,025 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 61 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,964 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,003 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 111 persons per square kilometer. Woori Yallock's 2.1% growth since census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.0% 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, 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. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 34 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, led by the 75 to 84 age group with an expected expansion of 79 people.

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

Woori Yallock has averaged approximately one new dwelling approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY 2021 and FY 2025, an estimated eight homes were approved, with no approvals recorded so far in FY 2026.

The average construction value for these dwellings is $509,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Woori Yallock has significantly lower construction activity, at 87.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often supports demand and pricing for existing properties. Nationally, this activity is also below average, suggesting mature area planning constraints. All approved dwellings in Woori Yallock are detached, preserving its low-density nature and appealing to space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 2012 people. With stable or declining population expectations, Woori Yallock may offer housing opportunities for buyers due to reduced pressure on the market.

Woori Yallock has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could significantly impact this area. Major projects planned include Additional VLocity Trains, North East Link - Connections, North East Link - Tolling Services Package, and North East Link - Early Works.

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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 employment. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 5.2% and estimated employment growth of 2.1% in the past year (AreaSearch aggregation). As of December 2025, there are 1,572 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation is lower at 68.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, 13.5% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employs 2.2 times the regional level but professional & technical services employ only 2.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 10.1%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident population vs working population count. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1% and labour force grew by 2.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Woori Yallock's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Woori Yallock has a lower income level compared to national averages, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Woori Yallock is $51,907, with an average income of $62,588. These figures compare to those for Greater Melbourne, which are $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,189 (median) and $67,752 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Woori Yallock rank modestly, between the 37th and 39th percentiles. Income brackets show that the predominant cohort consists of 38.1% of locals (1,152 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Woori Yallock, with only 83.1% of income remaining after expenses, ranking at the 39th percentile.

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

Woori Yallock's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.3% houses and 0.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Woori Yallock stood at 31.6%, similar to Melbourne metro, 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 average of $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.

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.

Educational outcomes in Woori Yallock fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 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 prevalent, 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.

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

Woori Yallock has 14 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together provide 158 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically living within 370 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward using private vehicles, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 95%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 13.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are slightly higher than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,561 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.4%) and asthma (9.4%). 65.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (529 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data from 27 June 2016, had a population with 89.1% born in Australia and 93.3% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 97.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 35.2%.

Judaism, however, was not present (0.0%) compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%. Ancestry wise, English (32.3%), Australian (31.7%), and Irish (8.1%) were the top groups, all substantially higher than regional averages of 20.1%, 18.4% respectively. Notably, Dutch (4.2%), Sri Lankan (0.4%), and Hungarian (0.3%) were overrepresented compared to regional percentages of 1.2%, 0.8%, and 0.3% respectively.

Woori Yallock's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At age 36, Woori Yallock's median age is nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Woori Yallock has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64 (12.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.1% to 6.4% of the population. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 11.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Woori Yallock's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 26%, adding 49 residents to reach 243. Senior residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 86% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.