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 was around 32,649 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 10,308 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 22,341. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures of 30,552 in June 2024 and an additional 2,653 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 255 persons per square kilometer. Werribee - West's growth rate of 46.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 are used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations 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, with an expected increase of 32,473 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 93.0% over the 17 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 FY26388 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has added 2.6 new residents yearly between FY21 and FY25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $256,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.

This financial year, $200.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Werribee West has 186.0% more building activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. The area is experiencing significantly higher developer interest than the national average, with new developments consisting of 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 35 people per dwelling approval, Werribee West exhibits growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 30,376 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Werribee - West adding 30,376 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 37 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Cornerstone Estate, Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade, 160 & 290 Hobbs Road Residential Development, and Wyndham Vale Retail Hub. The following list details those likely to be 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% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 5.8%.

As of September 2025, 17,457 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was 69.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, with 6.7% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, 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 grow by 3.0% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Werribee-West SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,489 and an average income of $68,971 in the financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data. This compares to Greater Melbourne's figures of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on a 12.16% growth in wages since FY2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $62,236 (median) and $77,358 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that 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, with 13,386 residents falling into this category. This aligns with broader area trends where 32.8% are in the same income bracket. Housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 65th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

In Werribee-West, as per 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 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Werribee-West was 19.5%, similar to Melbourne metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.8% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,842, lower than Melbourne's average of $1,924. The median weekly rent was $360 compared to Melbourne's $370. 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 lower-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 comprise the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

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

In Werribee, as of the regional benchmarks, 29.2% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to 37.0% in the SA3 area. This difference indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are prominent among residents aged 15 years and above, with 35.0% holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 23.1%.

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

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

Public transport analysis shows 68 active transport stops operating within Werribee - West. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 11 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 4265 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 601 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 609 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Werribee - West's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows strong health performance in Werribee - West, particularly among younger cohorts with low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% (~17,532 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 51.4%.

Common medical conditions are asthma (7.8%) and mental health issues (7.7%), while 74.6% report no medical ailments, versus 79.2% in Greater Melbourne. The area has 7.7% seniors (2,504 people), with some health challenges requiring more attention than 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 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 people. However, there's an overrepresentation of Other religions, making up 4.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 7.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (20.2%) and Australian (20.0%) are the top groups, higher than regional averages of 14.2% and 14.0%, respectively. Other ancestry is lower at 16.5% compared to the regional average of 23.4%. Notably, Indian ancestry is overrepresented at 7.7% (regional average: 14.7%), Maltese at 1.9% (regional average: 1.7%), and Maori at 1.2% (equal to the regional average).

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 (19.8%), but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2%). This concentration of the 35-44 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 16.7% to 19.8%, while those aged 5 to 14 have risen from 13.8% to 15.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 20.8% to 19.2%, and the age group of 55 to 64 has dropped from 8.9% to 7.8%. Demographic projections suggest that Werribee-West's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age cohort, expected to increase by 84%, adding approximately 5,433 residents to reach a total of around 11,891.