Warrandyte - Wonga Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Warrandyte - Wonga Park has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, Warrandyte - Wonga Park's population is approximately 10,265, reflecting a growth of 153 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was recorded as 10,112. This increase is inferred from ABS estimates; by June 2024, the estimated resident population was 10,244, with an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 224 persons per square kilometer. Warrandyte - Wonga Park's growth rate of 1.5% since the census is within one percentage point of its SA3 area's growth (2.5%), indicating strong fundamentals for growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.3% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, with a base year of 2022, for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends and population numbers, Warrandyte - Wonga Park is projected to grow by approximately 140 persons by 2041, resulting in a total growth of about 1.1% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Warrandyte - Wonga Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Warrandyte-Wonga Park has seen approximately 14 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years up to FY26, totalling 71 homes. As of FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $817,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year, $8.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Warrandyte-Wonga Park shows around 59% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 20th percentile nationally, implying limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 803 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate an increase of 113 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Warrandyte - Wonga Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 13 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Warrandyte Bridge Upgrade, Revitalisation works at Jumping Creek (commenced Jan-Feb 2022), Warranwood project (scheduled completion Dec 2024), Maroondah Planning Scheme Review (started Aug 2021), and Brushy Creek Recycled Water Project (expected completion Jun 2023). The following list details those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Warrandyte - Wonga Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Warrandyte-Wonga Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year.

In June 2025, 5845 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was 66.3%, similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors included construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction had a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence at 2.3% compared to the regional 5.2%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force by 0.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Warrandyte-Wonga Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Warrandyte - Wonga Park had a median income among taxpayers of $57,725. The average income stood at $98,861. Nationally, this ranks in the top percentile. In Greater Melbourne, the median and average incomes were $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Warrandyte - Wonga Park would be approximately $64,744 (median) and $110,882 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 95th percentile with a weekly income of $2,779. In Warrandyte - Wonga Park, 32.6% of residents earn over $4,000 per week (3,346 people), differing from Greater Melbourne where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 32.8%. The high proportion of residents earning above $3,000 per week indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 89.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Warrandyte - Wonga Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Warrandyte - Wonga Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Warrandyte - Wonga Park was at 45.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (47.4%) or rented (6.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,500. The median weekly rent was $481, compared to Melbourne metro's $459. Nationally, Warrandyte - Wonga Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.4% of all households, including 48.6% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.6%, with lone person households at 12.8% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9.

Warrandyte - Wonga Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Warrandyte-Wonga Park has 34.5% of residents aged 15+ with university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (18.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.1% in secondary, 8.8% in primary, and 5.8% in tertiary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,099 students. Socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1093). School types include three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. There are 10.7 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 19.5, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates 80 active stops operating within Warrandyte-Wonga Park area, featuring a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 11 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3580 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically located 401 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 511 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Warrandyte - Wonga Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Warrandyte-Wonga Park shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 71% of its total population of 7,288 has private health cover, higher than Greater Melbourne's 65.7%, and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (7.0%), with 71.3% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 72.0% in Greater Melbourne.

As of 2016, around 21.6%, or 2,218 people, are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Warrandyte - Wonga Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Warrandyte-Wonga Park's cultural diversity is roughly in line with the wider region, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 88.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Warrandyte-Wonga Park, comprising 49.4% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.1% compared to 0.2% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.1%), Australian (24.6%), and Scottish (8.5%). Notably, Dutch (2.3%) and Italian (5.2%) are overrepresented, while Greek is slightly underrepresented at 2.4%.

Warrandyte - Wonga Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Warrandyte - Wonga Park is 46 years, notably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 cohort makes up 16.1% of the local population, which is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average, while the 25-34 age group constitutes only 5.8%, indicating an under-representation compared to the city's average. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.2% to 7.0% of the population, while the 15-24 cohort has risen from 15.7% to 17.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 17.2% to 14.8%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Warrandyte - Wonga Park. The population of those aged 85 and above is expected to surge dramatically, growing by 320 people (114%) from 281 to 602. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 96% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 45-54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.