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Wollert
54 km²
A population explosion has seen Wollert grow by 169% since 2016 to reach over 24,000 people. This is a very young community where the typical resident is only 30, far younger than the national figure. It is a diverse hub where half of the residents were born overseas, contributing to a high proportion of households that speak a language other than English at home. Many young families live here in large, mostly detached houses, creating a neighborhood defined by a high number of children and a growing need for local services.
Wollert has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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Wollert is exceptionally young, with 29.1% of its people under 15 and only 4.7% aged 65 or over, both of which are far below the national figures. The community has grown rapidly, adding about 15,347 people since 2016.
Half of the population was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Indian, Australian, and English.
Language diversity is very high, with 64.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is common here, with only 12.3% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.
The area is well-qualified, with 74% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. About 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household income is $1,979 per week, which is a little above the national figure. This reflects a rise of $367 since 2016, though only 7.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 14.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.
A high 38.4% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is low at 5.8%, which is well below the national average.
First Nations residents in Wollert are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. This group also shows high education levels, with 57% completing Year 12.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children, making up 74.6% of the community.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 90.8% having three or more bedrooms and 87.9% being separate houses. Mortgage ownership is high at 62.6%, while only 11.2% own their home outright.
Most people rely on cars, with 61.9% driving to work and only 1.9% of homes having no vehicle. Public transport use is low, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.
The community is highly mobile, with 68.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.9% of the population.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 69.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and transport.
Wollert is experiencing massive growth, with a population increase of 47.8% since 2021, far above the state figure of 8%. It hosts 3,624 businesses.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 651mm, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.
The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 4.0. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within that distance of health services.