Wollert (Vic.)

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According to ABS demographic updates and address verifications by Districts, the suburb of Wollert is estimated to have a population of approximately 37,031 as of May 2026. This represents a 51.7% expansion, or an additional 12,624 people, relative to the 24,407 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This calculation is based on a resident figure of 36,692 calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 4,134 validated new addresses since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 687 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with standard Districts benchmarks. The 51.7% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the state rise of 9.3% and national benchmarks, positioning the suburb of Wollert as a leading expansion zone. The primary driver of this demographic surge was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the overall increase, though natural increase and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions.

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The local workforce exhibits high qualification levels, particularly in key service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5% and a 0.7% growth in total jobs over the past year. In March 2026, working residents numbered 17,806, with unemployment tracking 0.7% above the Greater Melbourne rate of 4.8% and participation matching the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show that a moderate 19.0% of employees worked from home, a figure influenced by historical pandemic control measures.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show a median taxpayer income of $51,984 and an average income of $58,752. These figures are below national benchmarks, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of $56,985 for the median and $64,404 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual earnings around the 61st percentile nationally, with 45.6% of the community (16,886 individuals) falling in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, compared to 32.8% regionally. Housing expenses account for 19.8% of income, leaving disposable earnings at the 59th percentile and placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings comprised 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% multi-unit options, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats across Greater Melbourne. Ownership rates lagged behind the metropolitan average at 11.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 64.5% and rental agreements accounting for 24.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment matched the metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $391, compared to metropolitan values of $2,000 and $390. Nationally, mortgage obligations exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.

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Families make up 85.6% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 55.6%, couples without children at 18.8%, and single parents at 10.0%. The remaining 14.4% are non-family arrangements, with single-person households at 12.1% and shared households at 2.3%. The median household size is 3.3 persons, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The educational profile of the population is distinct, with university graduation rates of 35.3% for residents aged 15+ exceeding the SA3 average of 25.9% and the national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 21.6% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training is also common, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificates at 16.2%.

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Analysis shows 37 public transport stops in operation, consisting of bus services. These stops support 4 distinct routes, delivering 3,100 passenger journeys each week. Commuters are situated an average of 446 meters from their closest stop, reflecting moderate transport access. Most residents travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of journeys and rail travel at 7%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.6, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows that 19.0% of the workforce worked from home, reflecting pandemic-era behaviors.

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Analysis of health indicators demonstrates positive outcomes, with low rates of common illnesses among the population that align with national averages for senior and vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population (~18,556 people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is highly pronounced, with 51.8% of residents born outside Australia and 67.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 36.4%, while the category of Other religions accounts for 13.6% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

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The median age of 31 years is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb of Wollert has a high concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 at 22.2% compared to 14.3% nationally, but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 at 5.6%. Since 2021, the median age has risen from 30 to 31 years. The cohort aged 45 to 54 increased from 8.3% to 11.1% of the population, and the group aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.0% to 11.7%. Meanwhile, the cohort aged 25 to 34 fell from 21.3% to 15.8%, and children aged 0 to 4 declined from 11.7% to 8.7%. Projections for 2041 show the 45 to 54 group expanding by 9,038 people (220%) from 4,110 to 13,149.

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Wollert currently has an estimated 3,221 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,940 children aged 0-2 and 1,292 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 91% by 2041 (to approximately 6,139 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 5,406. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 19.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.