Wallington
With a median age of 48, Wallington runs 8 years above the national figure, making it one of the older-skewing communities on the Bellarine Peninsula. Household incomes sit at the 90.8th percentile nationally, yet the suburb stretches across 36.9 square kilometres with a population of just 1,515, giving a density of 41 people per km2. Ownership here is entrenched: 50.1% of residents own outright, a rate far above average, and only 7.5% rent. Every dwelling on record is a separate house, with 64.9% having four or more bedrooms.
Population
1,515
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,410/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
No current median sale price is captured in the data, but the tenure profile reveals the character of the market: 50.1% of owners hold their homes outright compared to 42.4% still on a mortgage, which points to long-established, lower-turnover stock rather than active churn. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,205, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers here carry manageable debt relative to local incomes that rank in the 90.8th percentile nationally. All dwellings are separate houses and 64.9% have four or more bedrooms, so buyers looking for large family homes on the Bellarine will find Wallington stock consistently in that size bracket.
For Buyers
No current median sale price is captured in the data, but the tenure profile reveals the character of the market: 50.1% of owners hold their homes outright compared to 42.4% still on a mortgage, which points to long-established, lower-turnover stock rather than active churn. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,205, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers here carry manageable debt relative to local incomes that rank in the 90.8th percentile nationally. All dwellings are separate houses and 64.9% have four or more bedrooms, so buyers looking for large family homes on the Bellarine will find Wallington stock consistently in that size bracket.
For Investors
The rental market is thin by design: only 7.5% of Wallington households rent, far below the national average, and weekly median rent is $325. A vacancy rate of 8.5% is elevated, reflecting that many larger-lot properties sit empty or are held as lifestyle assets rather than generating yield. Development activity is minimal, with just 4 planning applications lodged in the past 12 months, signalling very limited new supply. The owner-occupier dominance and slow turnover rate of 17.2% annually mean rental demand does not drive returns here. Investors seeking yield rather than lifestyle capital growth would find more active markets elsewhere compared to this low-density, ownership-skewed suburb.
Development Activity
Total DAs
8
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+500.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wallington iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wallington Primary School
Prep-6 · 137 students
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, driven by a population that has stayed put: 82.8% of residents lived in the same address five years ago, a stability rate well above average. Overseas-born residents account for 13.9%, which is 7.7 percentage points below the national share, and ancestry follows an Anglo-Celtic pattern led by English (660), Scottish (218) and Irish (215). University qualifications reach 31.9%, sitting 1.8 percentage points above the national rate. The household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, consistent with the prevalence of couples with children (488 families) within a total of 1,163 family households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every recorded dwelling in Wallington is a separate house, with none classified as apartment or semi-detached, which places it at a stark extreme compared to the national housing mix. Large homes dominate: 64.9% have four or more bedrooms and 31.2% have three, leaving only a small fraction of smaller dwellings. The outright ownership rate of 50.1% is substantially above the national figure, reflecting the older median age of 48 and the low turnover that comes with it. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.1% stays well below the 30% stress threshold, while rent-to-income at 13.5% is equally comfortable for the small renting cohort. Weekly rent averages $325, lower than comparable coastal suburbs.
Mortgage / mo
$2,205
Rent / wk
$325
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$754
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.5%
Unoccupied
41
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.7%
Couples, no children
1,163
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 18.0% of workers (83 people), followed by Construction at 16.2% (75 people) and Professional/Tech services at 9.1% (42 people). The occupational profile skews toward Managers (150) and Professionals (149), which together account for roughly half the employed workforce. Unemployment is low at 2.5%, well below national averages, and the full-time employment rate is 52.4%. The participation rate of 51.4% is moderate, reflecting the older age structure, with 463 residents not in the labour force. Household incomes at the 90.8th percentile nationally suggest the working population is in well-paid roles, consistent with the manager and professional concentration.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
52.4%
Part-time
45.1%
Participation
51.4%
Employed
633
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.9%
Postgraduate
8.6%
Born Overseas
13.9%
Dwellings
438
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total in Wallington: 88.0% of residents drive to work and only 1.0% use public transport, reflecting the rural-residential setting and 36.9 km2 spread. Walking or cycling accounts for 4.3% of commuters. The crime rate of 27.7 incidents per 1,000 residents is low, with just 42 total incidents recorded, of which 27 were property and deception offences. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring townships on the Bellarine Peninsula. Volunteering runs at 19.7% and 12.3% of residents need some daily assistance, a figure above average and consistent with the older median age of 48. Housing stress is absent: neither the mortgage nor the rental cohort breaches the 30% income threshold.
Drive
88.0%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
4.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
42
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
27.7
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wallington compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wallington a good suburb to live in?
Wallington suits buyers seeking large detached homes in a low-density, owner-occupier setting. Household incomes sit at the 90.8th percentile nationally, the crime rate is 27.7 incidents per 1,000 residents, and mortgage stress is absent at 21.1% mortgage-to-income. The trade-offs are near-total car dependency (88%) and no recorded schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Wallington?
A current median sale price is not recorded for Wallington in available data. The monthly mortgage repayment average is $2,205, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.1%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $325 for the small renting cohort, which makes up only 7.5% of households.
What schools are in Wallington?
No schools are recorded within the Wallington suburb boundary in this dataset. Families access primary and secondary schools in neighbouring towns on the Bellarine Peninsula. Despite the lack of local schools, 31.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 1.8 percentage points above the national average.
Is Wallington safe?
Wallington recorded 42 total incidents in the crime data, giving a rate of 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is low by Victorian standards. Property and deception offences account for 27 of the 42 incidents. With only 1,515 residents spread across 36.9 km2, individual incident counts remain very small.
Is Wallington good for property investment?
The rental market is narrow, with only 7.5% of households renting and a vacancy rate of 8.5%, both unfavourable for rental yield. Weekly rent of $325 against large 4-bedroom-plus homes implies very low gross returns compared to higher-density suburban markets. Only 4 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, limiting growth from new supply pressure. Investment returns here rely on broader regional capital growth rather than rental income.
How is Wallington's population changing?
Wallington has 1,515 residents with a median age of 48, which is 8 years above the national figure, indicating an aging trajectory. Residential stability is high, with 82.8% of residents remaining at the same address over 5 years. Very low development activity of 4 applications in 12 months points to slow organic growth rather than expansion.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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