Wyndham Vale - North

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wyndham Vale - North's population is around 14,392 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,360 people (59.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,032 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,138 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,558 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 280 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Wyndham Vale - North's 59.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 73.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising 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 from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 18,872 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 122.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Wyndham Vale - North has recorded around 539 residential properties granted approval each year, with 2,697 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 267 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.5 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $248,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $2.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale - North has 274.0% more building activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 22 people per approval, Wyndham Vale - North reflects a developing area.

Looking ahead, Wyndham Vale - North is expected to grow by 17,618 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wyndham Vale - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 49 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Werribee Township Regional Park, Savana Estate, 160 & 290 Hobbs Road Residential Development, and Jubilee Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Wyndham Vale - North recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Wyndham Vale - North features a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 9.0%, and 2.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,897 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 4.2% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (79.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 26.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. On the other hand, education & training is under-represented, with only 7.2% of Wyndham Vale - North's workforce compared to 9.2% in Greater Melbourne. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.4% alongside labour force increasing by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wyndham Vale - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Wyndham Vale - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Wyndham Vale - North SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $57,088 and an average of $65,720 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is just below the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,798 (median) and $71,142 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Wyndham Vale - North cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 43.2% of locals (6,217 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wyndham Vale - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Wyndham Vale - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Wyndham Vale - North was lagging that of Melbourne metro, at 8.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (50.6%) or rented (40.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Melbourne metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Wyndham Vale - North's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Wyndham Vale - North features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 82.0% of all households, comprising 44.1% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 15.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 4.0% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Wyndham Vale - North exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualifications in Wyndham Vale - North (34.0% of residents aged 15+) edge above the Australian average (30.4%), suggesting competitive educational foundations within the broader context. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (20.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 22 active transport stops operating within Wyndham Vale - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 884 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 441 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 13% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A high 26.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 126 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wyndham Vale - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Wyndham Vale - North residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover slightly lags the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~7,469 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.4% and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 79.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 3.9% of residents aged 65 and over (558 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Wyndham Vale - North scores highly on cultural diversity, with 48.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.0% born overseas. The main religion in Wyndham Vale - North is Christianity, which makes up 37.2% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 17.0% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wyndham Vale - North are Other, comprising 27.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian, comprising 17.2% of the population, and English, comprising 15.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 14.2% of Wyndham Vale - North (vs 4.2% regionally), Maori at 1.6% (vs 0.3%) and Samoan at 1.2% (vs 0.3%).

Wyndham Vale - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

With a median age of 29, Wyndham Vale - North is materially younger than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale - North has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (23.1%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (2.5%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.8% to 23.1% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 15.6% to 17.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 23.4% to 19.1% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 11.3% to 10.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Wyndham Vale - North's age structure. The 35 to 44 age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 3,558 people (107%) from 3,320 to 6,879.