Wallan

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

Wallan's population is around 31,504 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 8,877 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 22,627. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 28,416 in June 2024 and an additional 3,426 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 62 persons per square kilometer. Wallan's growth of 39.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 71.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises 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. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 50,909 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 151.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Wallan averaged approximately 853 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 4,269 homes. As of FY-26315 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates around 1.9 new residents annually. This balance suggests stable market conditions for supply and demand.

The average construction cost of new properties in Wallan is $269,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals amount to $18.7 million, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial growth. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wallan has 160.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Wallan's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 33 people per dwelling approval, Wallan exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wallan is projected to grow by approximately 47,820 residents through to 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, though increased competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

Wallan has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 62 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan, Wallan Junction, Wallara Waters, and Darraweit Road Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Wallan has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Wallan's workforce is skilled with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 4.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3%. As of September 2025, 15,338 residents were employed, aligning with Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.7%, and a workforce participation rate of 74.9%.

Approximately 17.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries in Wallan are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing, with construction being particularly strong at 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were under-represented, accounting for only 4.1% of Wallan's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, while labour force also grew by 1.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced higher growth rates of 3.0% for employment and 3.3% for labour force, with a slight increase in its unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wallan's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these estimates are illustrative and do not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Wallan SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,613 and an average of $65,520. This was slightly lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Melbourne had a median income 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 $62,366 (median) and $70,925 (average). According to census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Wallan cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 41.7% of the community (13,137 individuals), which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wallan is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wallan's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wallan was at 21.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 60.2% and rented ones at 18.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Wallan was $361, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Wallan's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 83.0% of all households, including 45.0% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Wallan aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.4%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (29.1%). Educational participation is high at 32.0%, comprising primary education (12.7%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (3.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Wallan has 47 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These are operated by 9 different routes, collectively offering 742 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 661 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Wallan's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 106 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wallan is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wallan demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 52% of Wallan's total population (~16,350 people) has private health cover, slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area's rate of 56.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.1 and 8.2% of residents respectively. Around 71.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among Wallan's working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 9.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,115 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wallan was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wallan's cultural diversity index was above average, with 19.9% of its residents born overseas and 18.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity dominated Wallan's religious landscape, accounting for 45.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religion category comprised 5.3%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians topped the list in Wallan with 26.7%, significantly higher than the regional average of 18.4%. English ancestry followed closely at 24.5%, and 'Other' ancestry was present at 10.7%. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Maltese were overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the region's 1.1%, Macedonian at 0.9% (vs 0.7%), and Italian at 5.5% (vs 5.2%).

Wallan's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Wallan has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wallan has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.5% to 18.5% of Wallan's population. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 16.5% to 15.0%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 10.3% to 9.3%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Wallan's age profile by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 cohort (139%), adding 8,125 residents to reach a total of 13,951.