Werribee - South

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 was around 17,932 as of November 2025, reflecting a 6.7% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 16,810 people. This change is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 17,937 and 47 validated new addresses post-Census. The population density ratio was 157 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Werribee - South's compound annual growth rate was 4.7%, outpacing its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.8% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments made via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Werribee - South in the top 10% of statistical areas nationally, with an expected increase of 8,872 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 49.5% over the 17 years.

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

Werribee South has seen approximately 91 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25455 homes were approved, with a further 21 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, an average of 6.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates substantial demand outstripping supply, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes is $279,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $179.2 million, suggesting significant local business investment. However, Werribee South has significantly less development activity than Greater Melbourne, with 65.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Recent construction comprises 72.0% detached dwellings and 28.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count is 440 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Werribee South will gain 8,877 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Werribee - South has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 52 projects that are expected to impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure. Among these key projects are the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Grange Estate, Harpley Estate, and the Werribee City Centre Structure Plan 2040. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Werribee - South's workforce is well-educated with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.0% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 5.4%. As of September 2025, 9,926 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 7.1%, 1.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.7 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance had limited presence at 11.6%, compared to the regional rate of 14.2%. The ratio of workers per resident was 0.8, indicating higher local employment opportunities than average. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 5.4% while labour force grew by 5.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 6.0%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment increase to 5.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Werribee - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Werribee - South SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $49,426 and an average income of $61,288 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $55,436 (median) and $68,741 (average). Census 2021 data shows income in Werribee - South clusters around the 54th percentile nationally. Income analysis indicates that 34.4% of individuals in this area earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the metropolitan region's 32.8%. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but disposable income remains at the 54th percentile. 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

In Werribee - South, as evaluated in the latest Census, 80.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.9% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Melbourne's metropolitan area, where 88.1% of dwellings are houses and 12.0% are other types. Home ownership in Werribee - South stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 34.7% and rented dwellings accounting for 35.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Melbourne's metro average of $1,924. The median weekly rent in Werribee - South was $351, lower than Melbourne's metro figure of $370 and also below the national average rent of $375. Nationally, Werribee - South's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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% of the total. 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 show that as of 2016, 29.9% of residents aged 15 and above held university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 37.0%. The most common qualification was bachelor degrees at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational credentials were also prevalent, with 30.8% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 19.8%. Educational participation was high, with 30.1% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016.

This included 10.1% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Werribee - South has 78 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These are covered by 5 individual routes, offering a total of 1,811 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 321 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 258 trips per day, equating to approximately 23 weekly trips per 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 relatively positive health outcomes.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% (~9,073 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.6 and 7.0% of residents respectively. 72.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 79.2% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 15.0% (2,689 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 8.3% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.0% of its population born overseas and 35.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Werribee-South, comprising 52.0% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably underrepresented compared to the Greater Melbourne average, making up only 8.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (18.2%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (14.5%). Italian ancestry is overrepresented at 10.2%, while Indian (6.9%) and Maltese (1.8%) are underrepresented compared to regional averages.

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. 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 (when it was 16.1%) and now, the 35-44 age group has risen to 17.2% of Werribee-South's population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 15.6% in 2021 to its current 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Werribee-South's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 73%, adding 1,670 people and reaching a total of 3,975 from its current figure of 2,304.