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

Werribee - West's population is 34,301 as of May 2026. This reflects a growth of 11,960 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,341. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The population density is 268 persons per square kilometer. Werribee - West's growth rate of 53.5% since the 2021 census exceeds Victoria's (9.3%) and Australia's average. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.9% to this growth.

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, it utilises Victorian government projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas until 2041. Future trends predict exceptional growth for Werribee - West, with an expected increase of 30,076 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 83.7% over the 16 years.

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 FY26677 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has added around 2.6 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value of new homes is $256,000.

In FY26, commercial approvals worth $200.3 million have been registered. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Werribee - West has 165% more building activity per person. New development consists of 90% detached dwellings and 10% townhouses or apartments. With around 35 people per dwelling approval, the area is classified as a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Werribee - West is projected to add 28,718 residents by 2041.

Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 37 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Cornerstone Estate, Mambourin, and Mambourin Green Masterplanned Community, Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade, and Wyndham Vale Retail Hub. The following list provides details on those projects deemed 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, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and estimated employment growth of 3.6% in the past year (as of December 2025). In this period, 17,398 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne at 73.9%.

A high proportion of residents worked from home (25.8%), potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels 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%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1 percentage point. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne where employment rose by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.8%, and unemployment rose by only 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Werribee - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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 has a higher income level than the national average, according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $58,982, with an average income of $71,035. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on a 9.62% increase since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $64,656 (median) and $77,869 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Werribee - West cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 41.0% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (14,063 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the 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

Werribee - West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.5% houses and 9.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werribee - West was at 19.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (49.8%) or rented (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent figure 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 percent of all households, including 40.2 percent couples with children, 23.8 percent couples without children, and 12.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.8 percent, with lone person households at 18.8 percent and group households comprising 2.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is 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

Werribee's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the SA3 area's 37.0%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (23.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.0% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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 serviced by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 2,000 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 601 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, with train usage at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 285 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per 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 above-average health outcomes according to 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 and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 54% of the total population (~18,556 people) has private health cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.8% and 7.7% of residents respectively. About 74.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 7.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,565 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those for 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 a high cultural diversity, with 37.4% of its population born overseas and 34.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Werribee-West, comprising 43.3% of its population. The most notable overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which makes up 4.5% of Werribee-West's 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%). Notably, Indian (7.7%) and Maltese (1.9%) populations are overrepresented in Werribee-West compared to regional averages of 4.2% and 1.1%, respectively. Additionally, the Maori population is also overrepresented at 1.2%.

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

At 32 years, Werribee-West has a median age notably younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Werribee-West has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.3%), but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.9%). This concentration in the 35-44 age group is well above the national average of 14.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 16.7% to 20.3%, while those aged 5 to 14 have risen from 13.8% to 15.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 20.8% to 18.8%, and those aged 55 to 64 have dropped from 8.9% to 7.6%. Demographic projections suggest that Werribee-West's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow the strongest, increasing by 73%, adding 5,050 residents to reach a total of 12,010.