Council (LGA) · Area profile
Wyndham
542 km²
A population surge of 81% since 2011 has transformed Wyndham into one of the region's largest and youngest communities. It is a dynamic hub for new arrivals, with nearly half of its residents born overseas and a typical age of just 32. This rapid growth is reflected in a landscape of large family homes and a high proportion of children, making it a distinctive pocket of Greater Melbourne where young families and international migrants are settling in huge numbers.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 25.4% of the population. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over represent only 7.6%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Born overseas, 48.0% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian and English are the most common ancestries, and India is the most frequent birth country after Australia.
Nearly half of the population (49.8%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Residents are far less likely to report no religion (23.4%) compared to the state and national figures. Hinduism (14.5%) and Islam (9.9%) have a significant presence alongside Christianity.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen sharply since 2011 to reach 67.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,023, which is a little above the state and national figures. High-earning households are common, with 23.8% earning $3,000 or more per week.
The population is healthier than most areas, with long-term health conditions (19.1%) and mental health conditions (5.7%) both falling well below the national figures.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.2% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 8.7%.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.9% of the population. Those identifying as First Nations have a typical household income of $1,758, which is a little above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, a figure that is a little above the national average. Couples with children make up the bulk of households at 70.2%.
Large detached houses dominate, with 91.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people have a mortgage, and the typical weekly rent of $370 is much higher than in most areas.
Working from home is very common at 25.3%, well above the national figure. Most residents rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops.
The area is highly mobile, with 49.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.1% of the population, well above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work (66.9%) compared to the national figure. Health care, transport, and retail are the most common industries for local workers.
The region shows strong overall advantage, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. Population growth has continued to climb, rising by 17.4% since 2021.
The area experiences lower average maximum temperatures than most other areas, while annual rainfall is about the same as the state average.
Theft and robbery rates are much higher than in most areas, and the overall crime rate has risen by 42.6% over the last five years. Conversely, drug and sexual offences are much lower than usual.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or school, many struggle to reach health services or groceries on foot. The overall walkability score is a little below the state average.