The estimated population as at June 2012 is 184,191 people representing a 7.1 per cent annual growth rate. (source forecast.id, 2010)
Wyndham has experienced the largest and fastest growth in all Victorian local government areas and is the third fastest growing in Australia. Its estimated residential population set to exceed 245,000 people by 2021.
Spanning 542 square kilometres on a coastal plain on the western fringe of Melbourne, the City is home to a diversity of sectors: strong industrial and technology districts, two major retail precincts, intensive vegetable growing areas and grazing lands. Key tourism and open space attractions such as the Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria's Open Range Zoo at Werribee, the State Equestrian Centre, the Point Cook Homestead and the Point Cook RAAF Museum surround the expansive urban area.
The City is large and diverse. The principal areas of population are Werribee and Hoppers Crossing, with substantial growth occurring in Tarneit, Point Cook, Truganina and Wyndham Vale. Werribee South is home to one of the most significant market garden regions in the State. The city has a major industrial area at Laverton North.
Further Information
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Wyndham Growth Snapshots
The Wyndham City Municipality growth facts - May 2012 -
Latest Dwelling Approval Statistics
April 2012 dwelling approvals report. -
Wyndham's Babies & Children Facts (November 2011)
November 2011 Edition -
Community Atlas
View Thematic Maps detailing the diversity within the City of Wyndham by Census Collector Districts (CCD) using data from the 2006 Census -
Census data
Look at education levels, income or age profiles of Wyndham residents, or by neighbourhoods. Tables and charts can be copied into files or printed. -
Population Growth
Figures are available for Wyndham as a whole or by neighbourhood, and include age profiles, household type and dwelling numbers for each area -
Suburbs, Counties and Parishes
The suburbs, counties and parishes in the Wyndham City area - Map of Wyndham City