Werribee - South
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Werribee - South's population is around 17,932 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,810 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,937 in June 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 157 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Werribee - South has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 54.8% 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 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. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Werribee - South in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The area is expected to increase by 8,872 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 49.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Werribee - South among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Werribee - South approved around 91 residential properties annually. Between FY21 and FY25455 homes were approved, with 16 more in FY26 so far. Each year, an average of 6.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This lagging supply likely intensifies buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes averaging $279,000. Commercial approvals totaled $179.2 million in FY26, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Werribee - South has significantly less development activity, 65.0% below the regional average per person. This limited supply supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

Recent construction comprises 72.0% detached dwellings and 28.0% medium-high density housing, preserving the area's low-density nature. With an estimated 440 people per dwelling approval, it reflects a quiet development environment. Population forecasts project Werribee - South to gain 8,877 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Werribee - South has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 52 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Wyndham Law Courts, Grange Estate, and Werribee City Centre Structure Plan 2040. The following list details those most relevant.

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Werribee - South has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Werribee - South has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.9%. There were 10,153 residents in work by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 7.2%, which is 2.6 percentage points higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's at 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share of 5.7 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance had limited presence at 11.6% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. As per the Census, there were 0.8 workers for each resident, indicating higher-than-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.9% while labour force grew by 5.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.5%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Werribee - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Werribee - South had a median taxpayer income of $49,426 and an average of $61,288 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively for Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $55,436 and average income $68,741, based on a 12.16% increase since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Werribee - South cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 34.4% of individuals (6,168 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this band. Housing costs consume 15.8% of income in Werribee - South, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Werribee - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.2% houses and 19.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werribee - South was at 29.6%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (35.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,924. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $351, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Werribee - South's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Werribee - South has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.9% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.1%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

The educational profile of Werribee - South exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Werribee - South trail regional benchmarks indicate that 29.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 37.0%. This difference suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (19.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education. There are 12 schools serving 5,326 students in the area, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1044) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 7 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools, with a specialist school addressing specific learning needs. Werribee - South trail functions as an education hub with 29.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.4, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Werribee-South has 78 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. Five routes serve these stops, collectively facilitating 1,811 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 321 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 258 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Werribee - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Werribee - South residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% (~9,073 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.6%) and arthritis (7.0%), with 72.2% reporting no medical ailments compared to Greater Melbourne's 79.2%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.0% (2,689 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 8.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

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

Werribee-South's population has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.0% born overseas and 35.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Werribee-South, accounting for 52.0%. Hinduism, however, is underrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, comprising only 8.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.2%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (14.5%), the latter being lower than the regional average of 23.4%. Notably, Italian ethnicity is overrepresented at 10.2%, compared to the regional average of 3.3%. Maltese ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 1.8% versus 1.7%. Indian ethnicity, however, is underrepresented at 6.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 14.7%.

Werribee - South's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Werribee-South has a median age of 37, matching Greater Melbourne's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 17.2%, higher than Greater Melbourne's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 13.9%. Between 2021 and now, the 35-44 age group has risen from 16.1% to 17.2% of Werribee-South's population. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 15.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Werribee-South's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 73%, adding 1,670 people to reach a total of 3,975 from its current figure of 2,304.