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 14,392 as of Feb 2026. This showed an increase of 5,360 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,032. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 13,138 in June 2024 and an additional 1,558 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 280 persons per square kilometer. Wyndham Vale - North's growth rate of 59.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted 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 used VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicated exceptional growth, placing Wyndham Vale - North in the top 10 percent of national areas. The area is expected to grow by 18,872 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 122.4% 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 approximately 539 residential properties granted approval annually. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 2,697 homes were approved, with an additional 251 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling built over these five years has gained approximately 2.5 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $248,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year has seen $2.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Wyndham Vale - North has 274.0% more building activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice and 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 focused on family homes. With approximately 22 people per approval, Wyndham Vale - North reflects a developing area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 17,618 residents through to 2041. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 49 such projects, with notable ones including Werribee Township Regional Park, Savana Estate, 160 & 290 Hobbs Road Residential Development, and Jubilee Estate. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Wyndham Vale - North shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Wyndham Vale - North has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 8.4% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%.

There were 6,947 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 3.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was 79.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high proportion of residents, 26.3%, worked from home according to Census responses. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Specialization in transport, postal & warehousing was strong with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Education & training was under-represented at 7.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.2%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 5.2% and labour force by 6.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Wyndham Vale - North. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these 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.

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

Wyndham Vale - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,088 and an average income of $65,720 in the 2023 financial year, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly below the national average. In Greater Melbourne, the median income was $57,688 with an average of $75,164. By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $61,798 (median) and $71,142 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Wyndham Vale - North cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The dominant income cohort consists of 6,217 people, or 43.2% of locals, earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. This is similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this income range. Housing costs consume 18.9% of income in Wyndham Vale - North. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 53rd percentile nationally, and 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 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wyndham Vale - North was at 8.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.6% and rented ones at 40.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Wyndham Vale - North's mortgage repayments were below 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 higher-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 constitute the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 13.9% and group households comprising 4.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which 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

In Wyndham Vale - North, 34.0% of residents aged 15 years and over have university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 32.5% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 12.4% of residents and certificates held by 20.1%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 36.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (13.0%), secondary education (6.9%), and tertiary education (5.2%).

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

Wyndham Vale - North has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 884 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 441 meters from their nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 81% of residents, while 13% use trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 26.3%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The 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 shows Wyndham Vale - North residents have positive health outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions affect both young and old age groups similarly.

Private health cover is lower than average at 52% (~7,469 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 7.4 and 6.9% respectively. 79.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors at 3.9% (558 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes are above average, matching national rankings.

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 high cultural diversity, with 48.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 48.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 37.2%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 17.0%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (27.4%), Australian (17.2%), and English (15.6%). Indian ethnicity is notably overrepresented at 14.2% compared to the regional average of 4.2%. Maori and Samoan ethnicities also have higher representations, at 1.6% and 1.2% respectively, compared to their regional averages of 0.3%.

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 concentration of residents aged 35-44 (23.1%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.5%). This 35-44 concentration is well above the national figure of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.8% to 23.1%, 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 indicate significant shifts in Wyndham Vale - North's age structure, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally by 3,558 people (107%), from 3,320 to 6,879.