Werribee - West

Werribee - West 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 February 2026, Werribee - West's population is approximately 33,021, marking a 47.8% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 22,341 people. This growth was inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 30,608 in June 2024 and an additional 2,765 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 258 persons per square kilometer. Werribee - West's population growth exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average since the 2021 census, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors. AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made through 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. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Werribee - West in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 32,473 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 90.9% over the 17-year period.

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

Werribee - West has seen approximately 997 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 4,988 homes. As of FY26455 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling adds about 2.6 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new homes is $256,000.

This financial year has seen $200.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Werribee - West has 186.0% more building activity per person. New developments consist of 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 35 people per dwelling approval, Werribee - West is considered a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 30,004 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 37 projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Cornerstone Estate, Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade, Wyndham Vale Retail Hub, and residential developments at 160 & 290 Hobbs Road. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Werribee - West shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Werribee - West has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 6.0% as of a certain period, with estimated employment growth at 5.8%. As of September 2025, 17,457 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation in Werribee - West was 79.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Census responses indicated that 25.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade sectors. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing sector employment levels are at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 6.7% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for a 12-month period showed that employment increased by 5.8%, while the labour force grew by 6.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Werribee - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The Werribee-West SA2 had a median income of $58,982 and an average income of $71,035 among taxpayers in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, these estimates would be approximately $63,848 (median) and $76,895 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Werribee-West cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 41.0% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (13,538 residents), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Werribee - West, as evaluated in the latest Census, 90.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 9.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werribee - West was at 19.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.8% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Weekly rent median was $360, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Werribee - West's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.2% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.8%, comprising 18.8% lone person households and 2.9% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

In Werribee, as of the latest data, 29.2% of residents aged 15 years or older hold university degrees, compared to the regional benchmark of 37.0%. The most common qualifications are bachelor's degrees at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.0% of residents aged 15 years or older holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas held by 11.9% of residents and certificates held by 23.1%.

Educational participation is high in Werribee, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education at 11.0%, secondary education at 7.2%, and tertiary education at 4.7%.

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

Werribee - West has 94 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 9 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,000 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically residing 601 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while train usage stands at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

As per the 2021 Census, a high 25.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 285 trips per day, translating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Werribee - West 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

Werribee - West demonstrates better-than-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 among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~17,864 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.8 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 74.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better-than-average health outcomes. As of June 30, 2019, the area has 7.8% (2,582 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is 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.

Werribee - West was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Werribee-West has notable cultural diversity, with 37.4% of its population born overseas and 34.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Werribee-West, comprising 43.3% of the population. The most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which makes up 4.5% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (20.2%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (16.5%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian at 7.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Maltese at 1.9% (vs 1.1%), and Maori at 1.2% (vs 0.3%).

Werribee - West hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Werribee-West has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Werribee-West has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 16.7% to 20.1%, while those aged 5-14 have increased from 13.8% to 15.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 20.8% to 18.4%, and those aged 55-64 have decreased from 8.9% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Werribee-West's age profile is projected to change significantly by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 age group, which is projected to grow by 79%, adding 5,250 residents to reach a total of 11,891.