Wyndham Vale

Wyndham Vale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of Wyndham Vale is estimated at around 26,564, reflecting an increase of 6,046 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 20,518 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 25,104 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 1,564 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,016 persons per square kilometer, inline with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wyndham Vale's growth exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages since the 2021 census, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and 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. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period 2026 to 2041, with the area expected to increase by 23,511 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 83% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wyndham Vale was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Wyndham Vale shows around 546 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 2,734 homes were approved, with an additional 275 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over the past five financial years, each dwelling is estimated to accommodate 2.5 new residents per year.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $322,000 during this period. In FY-26, there have been $3.6 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale has 61.0% higher new home approvals per person. New development consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments. The location currently sees approximately 43 people per dwelling approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wyndham Vale is projected to add 22,051 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Wyndham Vale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects potentially impacting this region. Notable ones include Savana Estate, Werribee Township Regional Park, Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade, and Wyndham Vale Retail Hub. The following details the most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Wyndham Vale recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Wyndham Vale has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 8.9% in December 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.5% over the past year. As of this date, 12,971 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 4.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation stood at 75.9%, close to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. Approximately 24.2% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing, with notable concentration in the latter at 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 7.7% compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

The area's limited local employment opportunities were indicated by the difference between its Census working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with an increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wyndham Vale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Wyndham Vale has lower incomes compared to national averages. The median income is $52,931 and the average is $61,553. In Greater Melbourne, these figures are higher at a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $57,298 (median) and $66,631 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Wyndham Vale rank modestly between the 46th and 51st percentiles. The predominant income cohort is 41.4% of locals (10,997 people) earning $1,500 - $2,999, similar to the surrounding region at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 82.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile. Wyndham Vale's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Wyndham Vale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wyndham Vale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyndham Vale was at 17.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.9% and rented ones at 32.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Wyndham Vale was $343, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Wyndham Vale's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.9% of all households, including 43.0% couples with children, 19.7% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.1%, with lone person households at 16.6% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6 people.

Wyndham Vale performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

In Wyndham Vale, 27.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 37.0%. The most common qualifications are bachelor degrees (16.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (22.2%). Educational participation is high, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.2% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wyndham Vale has 63 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that collectively facilitate 1,260 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is considered good, with residents typically residing around 307 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential region, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily via car (84%), while 11% use trains. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 24.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 180 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wyndham Vale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Wyndham Vale faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~13,600 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.0 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 75.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 7.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,018 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Wyndham Vale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wyndham Vale has a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.3% of its population born overseas and 41.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wyndham Vale, accounting for 41.5% of people. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 6.0% of Wyndham Vale's population, compared to just 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (23.1%), Australian (18.9%), and English (18.5%). Indian ancestry is notably overrepresented in Wyndham Vale at 10.7%, compared to 4.2% regionally. Maltese ancestry also stands out at 1.6%, versus 1.1% regionally, as does Maori ancestry at 1.3%, compared to 0.3%.

Wyndham Vale hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wyndham Vale's median age at 31 years is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.8%). Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 35-44 grew from 17.8% to 20.4%, while the 25-34 age group decreased from 18.7% to 16.4%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Wyndham Vale's age profile, with the 35-44 age cohort expected to increase by 3,765 people (69%), reaching a total of 9,185 from the current 5,419.