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

Wyndham Vale - North's population was around 14,113 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 5,081 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,032, representing a growth rate of 56.3%. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,138 as of June 2024 and an additional 1,466 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 275 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Wyndham Vale - North's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 census, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as natural growth and overseas migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the area expected to grow by 18,872 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 126.8% 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 averaged 539 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2697 homes. In FY26 so far, 230 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling has accommodated an average of 2.5 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for these dwellings was $248,000.

There were $2.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale - North has 274% more building activity per person. New development consists of 86% detached houses and 14% attached dwellings. There are approximately 22 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, the population is forecasted to increase by 17897 residents.

Current development patterns suggest new housing supply will meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Werribee Township Regional Park, Savana Estate, 160 & 290 Hobbs Road Residential Development, and Jubilee Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Wyndham Vale - North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Wyndham Vale - North has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 8.4% as of an unspecified date, with estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 6947 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is at 68.5%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

Education & training has limited presence with 7.2% employment compared to 9.2% regionally. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, labour force grew by 6.9%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts suggest a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years for Wyndham Vale - North, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Wyndham Vale - North SA2 had a median income of $53,973 and an average income of $62,764. This is lower than the national averages of $54,892 (median) and $73,761 (average) for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,536 (median) and $70,396 (average). Census data indicates that Wyndham Vale - North's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 57th percentile nationally. The largest income segment consists of 43.2% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 6,096 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Wyndham Vale - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyndham Vale - North stood at 8.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.6% and rented ones at 40.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,924. The median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Wyndham Vale - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.0% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

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

Wyndham Vale - North has a higher percentage of residents with university qualifications aged 15 and above (34.0%) compared to the Australian average (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (20.1%).

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

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

Transport analysis shows 21 active transport stops operating within Wyndham Vale - North. These are served by buses on three routes, providing a total of 2,191 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 411 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 313 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wyndham Vale - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows notable results in Wyndham Vale - North, with typical health conditions seen across both young and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~7,211 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.4%) and asthma (6.9%), while 79.4% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 79.2%. Only 3.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (525 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 8.3%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to being above average compared to the broader 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 48.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.0% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 37.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 17.0% compared to 15.7% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (27.4%), Australian (17.2%), and English (15.6%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 14.2% (vs regional 14.7%), Maori at 1.6% (vs 1.2%), and Samoan at 1.2% (vs 1.0%).

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

Wyndham Vale - North has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.7%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.5%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national figure of 14.2%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 18.8% to 22.7%, while the 5 to 14 age group has risen from 15.6% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 23.4% to 19.9%, and the 15 to 24 age group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wyndham Vale - North's age structure, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 3,676 people (115%) from 3,202 to 6,879.