# Werribee South

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Wyndham › 3030, VIC

Area: 1 km²

A far older population defines Werribee South, where the typical resident is 54. This small community has seen its population shrink by 40% since 2011, now totaling 570 people. It is a place of established households, with many residents owning their homes outright and a high proportion of seniors. The area feels quiet and residential, marked by a significant increase in people living alone and a distinct lack of children.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is much older than the national average, with 28.9% of people aged 65 or over. This trend is linked to a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up just 12.1% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 570 | -40.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 54 yrs | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +122.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 28.9% | +31.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 12.1% | -41.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.6% | +73.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 32.3%, Seniors (65+) 28.9%, Young adults (25–44) 18.6%, Children (0–14) 12.1%, Youth (15–24) 6.5%

**Marital status** — Married 42.5%, Never married 31.0%, Divorced 12.9%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 5.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 22.1% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 22.1% | +159.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 73.5%, England 5.4%, New Zealand 3.7%, Italy 1.9%, South Africa 1.8%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.5%

**Ancestry** — English 36.3%, Australian 32.5%, Irish 12.3%, Scottish 10.7%, Italian 7.9%, German 5.1%, Dutch 2.8%, Chinese 1.4%, Greek 1.4%, Filipino 0.7%, Indian 0.5%

## Language

English is the main language for 88.4% of residents, though 8.6% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being far below the Victorian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.6% | +155.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.1% | +106.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 88.4%, Italian 2.5%, Greek 0.9%, Punjabi 0.5%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 35.1% | +8.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 57.0%, No religion 35.1%, Not stated 7.5%, Other religions 0.7%

## Education & Qualifications

About 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas but far below the state average. Qualifications in engineering and management are the most frequent.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 44.4% | -3.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 13.7% | -43.7% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 44.4%, Year 10 21.2%, Year 9 or below 15.7%, Year 11 14.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 32.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 22.4%, Bachelor degree 16.6%, Postgraduate degree 5.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.9%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 20.6%, Management & commerce 13.7%, Health 12.6%, Society & culture 11.9%, Architecture & building 8.3%, Education 4.7%, Creative arts 4.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.6%, Information technology 3.2%, Natural & physical sciences 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,309, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 16.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, an increase of 11 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $661 | +31.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,309 | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,642 | +12.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 28.8%, $1,500–$2,999 26.5%, Under $650 22.3%, $3,000–$3,999 9.2%, $4,000 or more 6.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 47.2%, $650–$1,499 26.8%, $1,500–$2,999 17.5%, $3,000 or more 2.0%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.6% of people. This is far above the national average, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 39.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.3% | -3.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.7%, Asthma 12.3%, Other condition 10.7%, Mental health 10.5%, Heart disease 7.5%, Diabetes 7.0%, Cancer 3.3%, Lung condition 2.8%, Stroke 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.2%, One condition 23.7%, Two conditions 9.3%, Three or more 6.3%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is a notable part of local life, with 16.5% of people providing such support. Conversely, the number of volunteers has fallen by 21 points since 2011 to 13.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.9% | -59.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.5% | +48.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.0% | -31.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.2% | -19.8% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 35% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -16.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.3% | -11.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 35.0% | +21.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 45.7%, Couples without children 41.5%, One-parent families 12.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 42.3%, 1 person 35.0%, 3 people 8.5%, 4 people 6.2%, 5 people 5.8%, 6 or more 1.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very strong, with 50% of dwellings owned outright. Renting is much less common here than across the state, at only 17.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $360 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,850 | +23.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 17.3% | -18.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 50.0% | +32.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 76.2% | -12.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 73.1% | +2.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 50.0%, Owned with a mortgage 30.4%, Rented 17.3%, Not stated 1.9%, Other tenure 1.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 76.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 14.6%, Other dwelling 10.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 47.7%, 4 bedrooms 24.2%, 1 bedroom 10.4%, 2 bedrooms 8.1%, Studio / none 3.5%, 5 or more 1.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 44.4%, $200–$349 26.7%, Under $200 11.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 34.2%, $1,000–$1,799 30.4%, $3,000 or more 17.7%, Under $1,000 11.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, with 54.5% driving to work. Working from home is much more common than in similar areas, accounting for 17.4% of commutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.6% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 17.4% | +268.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.2% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.5%, Worked at home 17.4%, Car (passenger) 2.8%, Walked 1.6%, Bus 1.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.7%, 1 vehicle 36.7%, 3 vehicles 12.1%, No vehicle 6.6%, 4 or more 5.5%

## Migration & Movement

The community is relatively stable, as only 30% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 30.0% | -31.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 4.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

About 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, slightly higher than the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | +100.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.6% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.5% | +6.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 19.0%, Health care & social assistance 11.1%, Retail trade 9.1%, Transport & warehousing 7.5%, Education & training 7.5%, Accommodation & food 6.7%, Professional & technical 6.3%, Public administration & safety 6.3%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Wholesale trade 4.7%, Electricity, gas & water 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Arts & recreation 2.8%, Other services 2.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.0%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Finance & insurance 1.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.2%, Technicians & trades 18.2%, Clerical & administrative 17.0%, Managers 12.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.5%, Community & personal service 7.9%, Labourers 7.9%, Sales workers 6.3%

## Walkability

Residents have excellent access to parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk. However, the area lacks local schools and health services, contributing to a walkability score that is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 97.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 98.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 143 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.0% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Wyndham Harbour](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL221082/wyndham-harbour) · [Little River](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL222045/little-river) · [Portarlington - St Leonards](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL214018/portarlington-st-leonards) · [Eynesbury](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL215033/eynesbury) · [Drysdale - Clifton Springs](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL213005/drysdale-clifton-springs) · [Lara](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL213008/lara) · [Melton](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL211002/melton) · [Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff](https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL214017/point-lonsdale-queenscliff)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL221080/werribee-south