Wandong
VIC 3758 • Greater Melbourne
About Wandong
Wandong is a small semi-rural town located approximately 55 kilometres north of Melbourne in the Shire of Mitchell. With a population of around 1,500 residents, it sits along the Hume Highway near the Great Dividing Range at an elevation of 307 metres. The town adjoins Heathcote Junction and the nearest regional centre is Kilmore, about 11 kilometres to the northwest.
Wandong offers a peaceful, bush-surrounded lifestyle popular with families and commuters seeking affordable housing within reach of Melbourne. The town features a local primary school, community hall, and easy access to bushwalking trails in the surrounding ranges. The Wandong railway station on the V/Line Seymour line provides direct train access to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, making it a viable option for city commuters.
Wandong falls under postcode 3758 and is governed by Mitchell Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local bus — Kilmore / Wallan 15-20 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ V/Line trains run hourly to Melbourne. Hume Freeway provides direct car access.
Most errands require a car. The town centre has limited amenities. Train station is walkable from central Wandong.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Rail Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 32
- 2. New Zealand 17
- 3. Italy 14
- 4. Thailand 5
- 5. Germany 4
- 6. Indonesia 4
- 7. North Macedonia 4
- 8. Pakistan 4
- 9. Ireland 3
- 10. Malta 3
- 11. Scotland 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)