Wandin North
Ownership tells the story here: 37.4% of Wandin North households own their home outright, and 52.2% carry a mortgage, while renters account for just 10.4%, far below the national average. Set across 16.62 km2 in the Yarra Valley foothills, this community of 3,132 people is almost entirely made up of detached houses (99.7%), with 42.1% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms. The median house price reached $950,000 in April-June 2024, having grown at a compound rate of 6.2% per year from $407,500 in 2013. Household income sits in the 74th percentile nationally, comfortably above the midpoint, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.9% sits below the 30% stress threshold.
Population
3,132
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,969/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$950K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price of $950,000 reflects a market that has more than doubled since 2013, when it stood at $407,500. That equates to a CAGR of 6.2% over 14 years. Prices trended upward through the three most recent quarters, from $765,000 in October-December 2023 to $880,000 in January-March 2024 and $950,000 in April-June 2024, suggesting continued momentum rather than a plateau. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.9% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers on the local household income of $1,969 per week can service a standard loan without financial pressure. The overwhelming stock is large separate houses: 99.7% detached, with 4-plus bedrooms making up 42.1% and 3-bedroom dwellings at 46.7%. That combination of size and a 3.7% vacancy rate limits buyer choice but reinforces price support.
For Buyers
The median house price of $950,000 reflects a market that has more than doubled since 2013, when it stood at $407,500. That equates to a CAGR of 6.2% over 14 years. Prices trended upward through the three most recent quarters, from $765,000 in October-December 2023 to $880,000 in January-March 2024 and $950,000 in April-June 2024, suggesting continued momentum rather than a plateau. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.9% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers on the local household income of $1,969 per week can service a standard loan without financial pressure. The overwhelming stock is large separate houses: 99.7% detached, with 4-plus bedrooms making up 42.1% and 3-bedroom dwellings at 46.7%. That combination of size and a 3.7% vacancy rate limits buyer choice but reinforces price support.
For Investors
Wandin North presents a thin rental market rather than a landlord-friendly one. Only 10.4% of dwellings are rented, compared to national averages well above 30%, meaning tenant demand is structurally limited by the owner-occupier character of the area. Weekly rent of $368 against a $950,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.0%, low for a regional suburb. The vacancy rate of 3.7% is slightly elevated, consistent with low renter share. Development activity is minimal, with just 1 application in the past 12 months, a subdivision creating 3 lots. The suburb has no recorded migration or forecast data in this brief, but the 14.3% annual turnover rate (85.7% of residents stayed) signals stable, long-term owner occupancy rather than a dynamic rental market. The capital growth case is stronger than the yield case, given the 133.1% price appreciation since 2013.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wandin North iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wandin North Primary School
Prep-6 · 311 students
Wandin Yallock Primary School
Prep-6 · 132 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, a mild difference that reflects the prevalence of families rather than a young cohort. Couples with children make up the largest household type at 1,088 families, while couples without children number 714. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national, consistent with the family orientation. Overseas-born residents account for 12.4% of the population, which is 9.2 percentage points below the national average, making this a predominantly Australian-born community. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic led: English (1,433), Scottish (328), Irish (300), Italian (246), and Dutch (199). University qualifications reach 23.5%, which is 6.6 points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce weighted toward trades and services rather than white-collar professions. The unemployment rate of 2.5% is low, and the full-time employment rate of 60.8% signals a stable workforce.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.7%
Houses
0.3%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Wandin North's housing stock is almost exclusively freestanding homes on separate lots. Separate houses account for 99.7% of all dwellings, with semi-detached at just 0.3% and apartments not recorded. Three-bedroom dwellings lead at 46.7%, followed by four-plus bedrooms at 42.1%, making this one of the larger-format suburban markets in Victoria. Tenure is strongly owner-occupier: 37.4% own outright and 52.2% carry a mortgage, compared to the national renter share that typically exceeds 30%. The median house price has risen from $407,500 in 2013 to $950,000 in April-June 2024, a 133.1% gain over 14 years. Rent-to-income at 18.7% and mortgage-to-income at 22.9% both sit below stress thresholds, meaning existing residents are not financially pressured by housing costs despite the high nominal price. A 3.7% vacancy rate is slightly above the typical 2-3% equilibrium range.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$368
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$803
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
42
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.8%
Couples, no children
2,770
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction dominates local employment at 20.2% (219 workers), a notably high share that likely reflects both on-site trade workers and proximity to outer-metropolitan development corridors. Healthcare follows at 17.6% (191 workers), then Education at 10.7% (116), Manufacturing at 8.7% (94), and Retail at 7.4% (80). By occupation, Professionals (250), Managers (236), Clerical/Admin (213), and Community/Personal (212) workers are closely clustered, suggesting a mixed workforce without a single dominant white-collar or blue-collar identity. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, low relative to state and national averages, and the participation rate of 63.4% indicates a moderately active labour force. Volunteering at 16.0% is above the national average, consistent with the high proportion of established owner-occupier households with community ties. SEIFA decile data is not available for this suburb.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
36.7%
Participation
63.4%
Employed
1,585
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.5%
Postgraduate
3.5%
Born Overseas
12.4%
Dwellings
1,086
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 90.3% of residents drive to work, and public transport use reaches only 0.8%, well below the national average for urban suburbs. This reflects the suburb's location in the outer Yarra Valley where road connections are the primary commute mode. Walking and cycling account for 3.2% of journeys, reasonable for a low-density rural-fringe suburb. The crime rate of 32.2 incidents per 1,000 residents is based on 101 total offences, with property and deception offences the largest category at 39 incidents. At 32.2 per 1,000, this is below the rate seen in many inner and middle suburban areas, consistent with a low-density, owner-occupier community with 85.7% residential stability. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset. Rent-to-income of 18.7% and mortgage-to-income of 22.9% both sit below stress thresholds, and only 4.7% of residents require daily assistance.
Drive
90.3%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
101
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
32.2
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 Wandin North compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wandin North a good suburb to live in?
Wandin North suits families and owner-occupiers well. With 89.6% of households owning (outright or with a mortgage) and a low 2.5% unemployment rate, the community is financially stable. Mortgage costs at 22.9% of household income are below the 30% stress threshold, and the crime rate of 32.2 per 1,000 residents is moderate. The main trade-off is high car dependence: 90.3% drive to work, and public transport usage is just 0.8%.
What is the median house price in Wandin North?
The median house price reached $950,000 in April-June 2024, up from $765,000 in October-December 2023. Since 2013 when prices were $407,500, the suburb has seen a 133.1% total rise, equivalent to a 6.2% compound annual growth rate over 14 years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950 and weekly rent is $368.
What schools are in Wandin North?
No schools are recorded inside the Wandin North suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb has a university qualification rate of 23.5%, which is 6.6 percentage points below the national figure, with a workforce oriented more toward trades, healthcare, and construction.
Is Wandin North safe?
Wandin North recorded 101 total offences in the most recent period, giving a crime rate of 32.2 per 1,000 residents. The largest categories were property and deception offences (39 incidents) and justice procedures offences (23). With 85.7% of residents having lived in the suburb for at least a year, the high residential stability is consistent with a low-turnover, low-risk community.
Is Wandin North good for property investment?
Capital growth is the stronger investment case. Prices rose 133.1% from $407,500 in 2013 to $950,000 in April-June 2024, a 6.2% CAGR. The rental yield is thin: weekly rent of $368 against a $950,000 median implies around 2.0% gross. The rental market is small, with just 10.4% of dwellings rented and a 3.7% vacancy rate, limiting tenant demand compared to higher-density suburbs.
How is Wandin North's population changing?
The current population is 3,132 across 16.62 km2, giving a density of 188 residents per km2. Annual turnover is 14.3%, meaning 85.7% of residents stayed in place over the most recent period. Population forecast and migration data are not available in this brief, but the low-density footprint and minimal development activity (1 application in 12 months) suggest slow organic growth rather than rapid 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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