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Wandong

VIC 3758 • Greater Melbourne

1,477
Population (2021)
$108,316
Median Household Income
33.87 km²
Area
$305/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralAffordableCommuter TownBush SettingGrowth Suburb

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

State
Victoria
Postcode
3758
Urban Area
Wallan - Seymour
LGA / Council
Mitchell
Federal Electorate
Mcewen
State Electorate
Yan Yean (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.36°, 145.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
33.87 km²
Elevation
343m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$305
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
40 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wandong Station
0.5 km
6 min
Heathcote Junction Station
4 km
V/Line Seymour line
Kilmore East Station
8 km
V/Line Seymour line

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus — Kilmore / Wallan 15-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
51 min (V/Line to Southern Cross)
By Car (Peak)
65-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min

🛣️ V/Line trains run hourly to Melbourne. Hume Freeway provides direct car access.

Walkability Car-Dependent

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

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mitchell Local Government Area, which contains Wandong. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
238.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 53.6%
Motor vehicle theft
232.2 / 100k
2yr Up 118.8% 10yr Down 16.4%
Non-FV assault
302.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 22.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.7 / 100k
2yr Down 54.8% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
553.5 / 100k
2yr Up 80.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Mitchell →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,340
Census 2021
1,477
▲ 10.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$36,036
Personal Income 2021
$39,884
▲ 10.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$39,884 / yr
$767/wk
Household
$108,316 / yr
$2083/wk
Family
$118,248 / yr
$2274/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,200
Born Overseas 126

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

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 562
English 513
Irish 192
Scottish 168
Italian 119
German 51
Maltese 41
Macedonian 29
Greek 17
Croatian 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

919
Both parents born in Australia
236
Both parents born overseas
168
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.3%
No Religion
42.2%
Islam
0.9%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (5.3%)
5-14 years
224 (15.2%)
15-19 years
100 (6.8%)
20-24 years
92 (6.2%)
25-34 years
140 (9.5%)
35-44 years
183 (12.4%)
45-54 years
235 (15.9%)
55-64 years
224 (15.2%)
65-74 years
133 (9.0%)
75-84 years
47 (3.2%)
85+ years
13 (0.9%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wandong known for? +

Wandong is known as a small semi-rural town on Melbourne's northern growth edge in the Mitchell Shire, with Wandong station on the V/Line Seymour Line providing direct rail access to Melbourne. The town has a peaceful country atmosphere with farmland surroundings.

How far is Wandong from Melbourne? +

Wandong is approximately 55 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD. From Wandong station on the V/Line Seymour Line, the journey to Melbourne Southern Cross takes approximately 55-65 minutes.

Does Wandong have public transport? +

Wandong station on the Seymour Line provides V/Line train services to Melbourne Southern Cross, making it one of the accessible rural towns for Melbourne commuters in the Mitchell Shire.

What is the population of Wandong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wandong has a population of approximately 1,477 residents, a growing semi-rural community attracting commuters and tree-changers from Melbourne.

Is Wandong a good place to live? +

Wandong is excellent for those seeking affordable semi-rural living with V/Line train access to Melbourne. The peaceful country setting, affordable housing, and Mitchell Shire lifestyle make it an appealing commuter town for those who want to escape suburban Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Wandong? +

The postcode for Wandong is 3758.

What is the average income in Wandong? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Wandong is about $767 per week (around $39,900 per year). The median household income is $2,083 per week and the median family income is $2,274 per week.

What is the age profile of Wandong? +

The median age in Wandong is 40. The largest age group is 45–54 (235 residents, around 16%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Wandong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wandong is part of the Mitchell LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Wandong? +

In Wandong, the median weekly rent is $305, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,842 (2021 Census).