Wallan

Wallan is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 24.7% of people under 15. It is also a place of growing families, as seen in the high number of de facto relationships and a typical age that is five years lower than the national average.

While 76.1% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 18.9%. This is still well below the national figure of 27.7%, with the most common ancestries being Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

The use of languages other than English at home has more than doubled since 2011 to reach 18.0%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, though this overall diversity remains well below the Victorian average.

About 40.3% of the community reports no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.8%.

A higher proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to 2011, though at 53.3% this is still well below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.1% of adults, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is $2,002 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. This reflects a general rise in wealth, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week increasing by 13 points since 2011.

Residents are slightly more likely to be free of long-term health conditions than the state average, with 65.4% reporting none. Those who do need help with daily activities make up 4.6% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.7% of people providing this care—well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering has fallen significantly since 2011 to 9.5%.

The First Nations community in Wallan is notably young, with a typical age of 17. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are well above the national and state figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and a very low 15.2% of people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.6% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 94.8% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are large, as 93.4% have three or more bedrooms, though far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.

Car dependence is very high, with only 1.4% of homes lacking a motor vehicle and 63.4% of workers commuting by car. Public transport use is low, and the walk to the nearest stop is typically 25 minutes.

The community is highly mobile, with 46.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average and reflects the area's rapid growth.

Employment rates are strong, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work. The local workforce is largely concentrated in construction, health care, and manufacturing.

Wallan shows a strong capacity to access money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. This is paired with rapid population growth, which has risen 32.2% since 2021.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the Victorian average. It is also cooler, with average maximum and minimum temperatures sitting below the state's typical figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. Only 16.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 14.3% are near health services.