Wollert
Few Australian suburbs have transformed faster than Wollert. Population climbed 4,723% over the past decade and is forecast to grow another 5.89% annually, adding roughly 2,160 residents per year through 2031. The median age sits at 30, ten years below the national figure, and 51.8% of residents were born overseas with Punjabi the largest non-English language. Housing is 88% detached, 64.4% carry mortgages, and prices have softened 2.1% from the 2023 peak to a median of $695,000. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated compared with established Melbourne suburbs, reflecting the pace of new land releases rather than weak demand.
Population
24,407
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,979/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
55
Median House
$695K
Apr-Jun 2024
Wollert is one of the more accessible house markets in metropolitan Melbourne. The median house sits at $695,000, down 2.1% from the Jul-Sep 2023 peak of $710,000 but up 73.8% from the 2013 figure of $400,000 (a 4.0% CAGR over 14 years). Stock is overwhelmingly new-build: 88% separate houses, 63.7% with four or more bedrooms, and just 1.9% apartments. Mortgage repayments average $2,000/month against a household income at the 74.4th national percentile, leaving the mortgage-to-income ratio at 23.3% (below the 30% stress threshold). For buyers seeking a four-bedroom detached home within Melbourne's commutable north, the equivalent stock in Doreen or Mernda typically prices 5-10% higher.
For Buyers
Wollert is one of the more accessible house markets in metropolitan Melbourne. The median house sits at $695,000, down 2.1% from the Jul-Sep 2023 peak of $710,000 but up 73.8% from the 2013 figure of $400,000 (a 4.0% CAGR over 14 years). Stock is overwhelmingly new-build: 88% separate houses, 63.7% with four or more bedrooms, and just 1.9% apartments. Mortgage repayments average $2,000/month against a household income at the 74.4th national percentile, leaving the mortgage-to-income ratio at 23.3% (below the 30% stress threshold). For buyers seeking a four-bedroom detached home within Melbourne's commutable north, the equivalent stock in Doreen or Mernda typically prices 5-10% higher.
For Investors
Investor mechanics in Wollert are dominated by supply. The vacancy rate is 6.4%, more than triple the Melbourne metropolitan average and the highest among the Whittlesea growth corridor, because 41 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months (including a 40-lot subdivision in February) and the trend continues. Rents weekly sit at $391, modest against the $695,000 median which implies a gross yield near 2.9%, lower than yields in established Whittlesea suburbs like Mill Park. Rent has grown 32.5% over the decade against income growth of 12.9%, narrowing the yield gap. The 24.2% renting share is below the 30% national tenant rate, and internal migration averages 2,015 persons annually, sustaining absorption.
Development Activity
Total DAs
124
Last 12 Months
55
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+175.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wollert iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School
Prep-5 · 111 students
Glowrey Catholic Primary School
Prep-6 · 559 students
Wirrigirri Primary School
Prep-6 · 111 students
Barrawang Primary School
Prep-6 · 375 students
Edgars Creek Primary School
Prep-6 · 812 students
Demographics
Wollert's demographic profile is one of the youngest and most multicultural in suburban Melbourne. Median age is 30, ten years below the national median, and household size averages 3.3 persons (0.8 above the national figure). Born-overseas share is 51.8%, 30.2 percentage points above the national rate, and Indian ancestry leads at 4,631 residents. Punjabi is the most-spoken non-English language with 1,923 speakers, followed by Arabic at 1,002 and Hindi at 610. University-qualified residents make up 45.0% of adults, 14.9 percentage points above the national average. Religion splits with Christianity at 8,449, Islam at 4,570, and Hinduism at 3,318, reflecting the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean migration overlay distinct from established Melbourne suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.0%
Houses
9.9%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Wollert's housing stock is post-2015 vintage and structurally homogeneous. 88% of dwellings are separate houses, only 1.9% apartments, and 63.7% have four or more bedrooms compared with a national norm closer to 30%. Tenure leans heavily on mortgages: 64.4% are paying off a loan, 11.5% own outright (well below the 31% national outright-ownership rate), and 24.2% rent. The median house at $695,000 sits 2.1% below the Jul-Sep 2023 peak of $710,000, while the trough was $395,000 in 2014 (a 75.9% peak-to-trough range). Price-to-household-income works out to roughly 6.7x weekly income annualised, lower than inner Melbourne but typical for outer growth corridors.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$391
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$843
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
498
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.4%
Couples, no children
21,886
Total families
Economy & Employment
Wollert's working population skews toward services and trades that support a growing population. Healthcare leads at 22.9% of jobs (1,836 workers), followed by transport (9.3%), construction (9.3%), education (8.4%), and manufacturing (7.9%). Professionals are the largest occupation group at 2,205, but community/personal service workers (1,600), clerical/admin (1,367), and machinery operators (1,277) collectively outnumber them, reflecting the dual nature of the suburb as both a dormitory for Melbourne CBD professionals and a working-mortgage-belt base. Unemployment is 6.6%, above the national 4-5% range, and participation sits at 65.2%. SEIFA scores split: IER (economic resources) reaches the 8th decile while IRSD (disadvantage) is the 5th, indicating households earning well but with limited accumulated wealth, a profile typical of recent first-home buyers.
Unemployment
4.6%
Labour Force
18,586
Unemployed
848
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.6%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
65.2%
Employed
10,531
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.0%
Postgraduate
15.5%
Born Overseas
51.8%
Dwellings
7,250
Transport to Work
Wollert leans entirely on cars and new schools rather than transit. 90.2% of commuters drive and only 3.6% take public transport; there is no train station, and the closest line runs through Epping to the south. Crime sits at 41.5 offences per 1,000 residents annually with property and deception making up 545 of 1,013 total offences, modestly above the Melbourne metropolitan average of around 32 per 1,000 but lower than inner-north equivalents. School supply has scaled with population: eight schools currently operate including Edgars Creek Secondary College at 1,330 enrolments and Edgars Creek Primary at 812. Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary ranks highest with ICSEA 1,098, above the 1,000 national baseline. The 6th decile IRSAD score places the suburb in the middle band of advantage among Victorian suburbs.
Drive
90.2%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+5.89%/yr
(+2,160 people/yr)
High GrowthWollert is forecast to grow 5.89% per year, adding around 2,160 residents annually, with the medium-trend projection lifting population from 35,729 in 2026 to 46,529 by 2031. Internal migration drives the bulk of inflow at an average 2,015 net persons per year, compared with 354 from overseas, meaning Wollert competes with other Melbourne suburbs for residents more than it draws directly from international migration. The shift trajectory is classed as Rejuvenating: the young-resident share has risen 13.9 percentage points while seniors fell 7.8. Affordability has improved from 48.6 in 2011 to 46.4 in 2021. Decade population growth of 4,723% places Wollert near the top of Australia's growth-corridor list, ahead of similar Hume-corridor peers like Craigieburn.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+354
Net Internal / yr
+2,015
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,013
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
41.5
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 Wollert compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wollert a good suburb to live in?
Wollert suits families with school-age children buying their first detached house. Median age is 30, 63.7% of homes have four or more bedrooms, and there are 8 schools including Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary at ICSEA 1,098. The trade-off is car dependence: 90.2% drive, only 3.6% use public transport, and there is no train station yet.
What is the median house price in Wollert?
The Wollert median house price is $695,000 for the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, down 2.1% from the $710,000 peak in Jul-Sep 2023 but up 73.8% from the 2013 median of $400,000. That works out to a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% over 14 years, modest compared with inner Melbourne but driven by continuous new land releases capping price growth.
What schools are in Wollert?
Wollert has 8 schools, all opened recently. Top by ICSEA is Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary at 1,098 with 111 enrolments. The largest is Edgars Creek Secondary College with 1,330 students at ICSEA 999. Wollert Primary (ICSEA 1,012, enrolment 601) and Wollert Secondary College (ICSEA 1,005, enrolment 389) are the namesake government options.
Is Wollert safe?
Wollert recorded 1,013 offences in the past year, a rate of 41.5 per 1,000 residents, modestly above the Melbourne metropolitan average near 32 per 1,000. Property and deception offences account for 545 of those incidents at 54%, with crimes against the person at 229. Drug offences are low at 47. The profile is typical of new growth-corridor suburbs where construction activity inflates property crime.
Is Wollert good for property investment?
Investment fundamentals are mixed. The vacancy rate is 6.4%, more than triple the Melbourne metropolitan average, because 41 development applications lodged in 12 months keep supply elevated. Median rent at $391/week against the $695,000 median implies a 2.9% gross yield, below established Whittlesea suburbs. Internal migration of 2,015 net persons annually supports demand, but yield investors typically prefer Mill Park or Epping.
How is Wollert's population changing?
Wollert is one of Australia's fastest-growing suburbs. Population grew 4,723% over the past decade and the medium-trend forecast lifts numbers from 35,729 in 2026 to 46,529 by 2031, an annual 5.89% pace. Internal migration drives 2,015 net persons per year compared with 354 from overseas. The young-resident share rose 13.9 percentage points while seniors dropped 7.8.
What languages are spoken in Wollert?
Wollert is 51.8% born overseas, 30.2 percentage points above the national rate. Punjabi leads non-English languages with 1,923 speakers, followed by Arabic at 1,002, Hindi at 610, Macedonian at 438, and Urdu at 361. Indian ancestry is the largest single group at 4,631 residents, ahead of English at 2,255 and Italian at 1,996.
How much development is happening in Wollert?
Wollert lodged 41 development applications in the past 12 months including a 40-lot subdivision under PS933979R in February. Most are single-dwelling planning permits feeding the master-planned estates. The pipeline explains why the vacancy rate sits at 6.4% (triple Melbourne average) and why median prices have softened 2.1% from peak: supply growth is outpacing absorption in the short term.
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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