Wyndham Vale - North

This is a very young area, with a typical age of 29 and a children's population well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in the rest of Australia.

The community is very diverse, with 44.9% of people born overseas, which is far above the national average. Indian ancestry is particularly common, making up 17% of the population.

Language diversity is high, with 45% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is more common here than in most similar areas, as the share of people with no religion is far below the Victorian and national figures.

Residents are well-qualified, with 29.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher and Year 12 completion rates well above the national average.

The typical weekly personal income is $854, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state and national averages.

Residents report very good health; the number of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure, and those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than usual.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering rates are among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the state average and have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 3.0 people per home, which is higher than most areas. One-parent families are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 93.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common than the national average, while outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level.

Most people rely on cars, though public transport use is a little above the national average. However, the area has very few transit stops, and it is often a 40-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is highly mobile, with 68.5% of people moving in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher share of the community than usual.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is also a little higher than the state average.

The area is experiencing explosive growth, with the population rising by 58.2% since 2021, which is far above the Victorian average.

The local environment is slightly cooler and drier than the state average, with annual rainfall just below the Victorian figure.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or school, the area is generally less walkable than most of Victoria. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.