Wyndham Vale

VIC 3024 • Greater Melbourne

20,518
Population (2021)
$40,924
Median Income
42.10 km²
Area
51m
Elevation
Growth SuburbRail ConnectedFamily-FriendlyWestern Growth

About Wyndham Vale

Wyndham Vale is a substantial growth suburb of 20,500 in Wyndham, located 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne's CBD. The Regional Rail Link provides city access via Wyndham Vale station, distinguishing it from car-dependent growth alternatives. The suburb developed rapidly from the 2000s, transforming farmland into family neighbourhoods.

Wyndham Village serves local shopping needs, while Werribee's Pacific Shopping Centre is nearby for major retail. The community is diverse and family-oriented, with young families predominating in the newer estates. Wyndham Vale attracts first-home buyers and young families seeking rail-connected growth suburb living, accepting the western location in exchange for train access and modern housing.

Wyndham Vale falls under postcode 3024 and is governed by Wyndham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Werribee (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3024
Urban Area
Werribee - Whyndam Vale
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.86°, 144.60°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
42.10 km²
Elevation
51m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Manor Lakes Shopping CentreManor Lakes Boulevard Wyndham Vale 3024 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$343
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
23,273
Census 2021
20,518
11.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,036
Income 2021
$40,924
13.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,227
Born Overseas 8,218

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 2,698
  • 2. New Zealand 586
  • 3. Myanmar 549
  • 4. Thailand 438
  • 5. England 398
  • 6. Philippines 362
  • 7. Pakistan 182
  • 8. Sri Lanka 173
  • 9. Bangladesh 157
  • 10. China 132
  • 11. Nepal 94
  • 12. Scotland 89
  • 13. Malaysia 80
  • 14. South Africa 70
  • 15. Fiji 68

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,781
English 4,687
Indian 2,701
Scottish 1,097
Irish 1,087
Italian 653
Filipino 527
German 473
Chinese 432
Maltese 414

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,137
Both parents born in Australia
11,283
Both parents born overseas
1,931
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.5%
No Religion
29.6%
Hinduism
11.5%
Islam
5.3%
Sikhism
5.1%
Buddhism
2.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,913 (9.3%)
5-14 years
3,324 (16.2%)
15-19 years
1,210 (5.9%)
20-24 years
1,390 (6.8%)
25-34 years
3,847 (18.7%)
35-44 years
3,651 (17.8%)
45-54 years
2,098 (10.2%)
55-64 years
1,605 (7.8%)
65-74 years
1,023 (5.0%)
75-84 years
373 (1.8%)
85+ years
89 (0.4%)

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