VIC · Wyndham Council
Wyndham Vale, 3024
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Wyndham Vale is a mid-sized suburb in the Wyndham area, home to around 20,518 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,807 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+15%), roughly 88.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 54 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 20,518
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $1,766
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 398 of 6,912
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 569 / 265 / 15
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,807
- Against the person
- 362
- Against property
- 947
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 88.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage133
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle175
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods101
- B49 Other Theft180
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order296
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,005.5
- Iramoo Primary SchoolPrimary
- Manor Lakes P-12 CollegeCombined
- Riverbend Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wyndham Vale Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
63 public transport stops in this suburb
- Amber Pl/Greengables Dr
- Hydefield Dr/Oaktree Ave
- Lakeview Gr/Evergreen Dr
- Macquarie Dr/Ballan Rd
- Macquarie Dr/Ballan Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
54 active roadworks / incidents
- Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade - Wyndham Vale - Greens Road RoadworksGreens Road - Wyndham Vale22 Jun 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
- Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade - Wyndham Vale - McGrath Road (South) RoadworksMcGrath Road (South) - Wyndham Vale22 Jun 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
- Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade - Wyndham Vale - McGrath Road (south) RoadworksMcGrath Road (south) - Wyndham Vale22 Jun 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
- Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade - Wyndham Vale - McGrath Road, Ballan Road and Greens Road intersection RoadworksMcGrath Road, Ballan Road and Greens Road intersection - Wyndham Vale06 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2027
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 18/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BALLAN ROAD, GREENS ROAD17 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 18/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BALLAN ROAD, BOLTON ROAD17 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MCGRATH ROAD, BALLAN ROAD21 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MCGRATH ROAD, VALEWOOD DRIVE21 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOLTON ROAD, BALLAN ROAD21 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 22/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MCGRATH ROAD, BALLAN ROAD21 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
52 planning-related records
2021· 17 proposals
August 2021
- Section 72 Amendment - Change to the subdivision layout and permit condition - Permit allows for Subdivision of the land in stages, creation of access to Road Zone, Category 1 and removal of dry stone wall772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a single storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling1 BURGUNDY DRIVE WYNDHAM VALE 3024NOD issued by a delegate
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision23 LANGDON DRIVE WYNDHAM VALE 3024Withdrawn
- Three (3) Lot Subdivision8 MUNRO DRIVE WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Buildings and Works associated with the creation of access track to an existing stock feed lot772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Section 72 - Amendment to Planning Permit - Creation of access and alterations to the service station site.772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use of land to sell or consume liquor (Café/Restaurant Liquor Licence)370 Black Forest RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Earthworks (Filling of land for Subdivision Works on adjoining Land)138 WOLLAHRA RISE WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Creation of Restrictions2 THE RIGHI WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling141 CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT WYNDHAM VALE 3024NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works associated with the development of two dwellings on a lot29 GLENBROOK DRIVE WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 72 Amendment ¿ Alterations to the subdivision layout - Staged subdivision of the land and creation of restrictions772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Creation of Easement E-1 for sewerage purposes.772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The construction of two dwellings to the side and rear of an existing dwelling.8 Munro DriveNOD issued by a delegate
January 2021
- Construction of two Dwelling on a lot30 Cortland StreetNo permit required
- Construction of two dwellings on one lot30 Cortland StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision1/11 Greenhill CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 23 proposals
December 2020
- Use and buildings and works for a child care centre, signage and a reduction in car parking17 Cavalier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Wyndham Christian College - Use and development for an education centre in an Urban Growth Zone and Public Acquisition Overlay and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone (Wyndham Christian College)418-438 BALLAN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land - Boundary Realignment.772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a Convenience Restaurant and the display of Internally Illuminated and non-Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signs and Electronic Signs in accordance with the endorsed plans.10/210 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two Dwellings and Two Lot Subdivision43 Langdon DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two Dwellings and Two Lot Subdivision55 Langdon DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the Planning Permit - S50 Amendment772 Ballan RoadWithdrawn
November 2020
- Subdivision of Land and Creation of Restrictions29 BONEO ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Single Storey Dwellings15 Somerdale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Use and development of a single dwelling on a lot in the Green Wedge Zone1000 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a single dwelling on a lot in the Green Wedge Zone1000 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a single dwelling on a lot in the Green Wedge Zone1000 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a single dwelling on a lot in the Green Wedge Zone1000 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Section 72 Amendment - Amendment to Endorsed Plans & Permit Conditions - Staged subdivision and removal of native vegetation in accordance with the endorsed plans118 Wollahra RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of Road Reserve R-1 and removal of E-1 easement.772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of a road reserve R-1 and Removal of easement E-1 and E-2.772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Submitted Plans in accordance with MCP Design Guidelines.7 Gants PathPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land - Realignment of boundary.772 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision - Realignment of Boundary772 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling12 Cascade DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Mixed use development comprising a service station and food and drink premises and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 and a Public Acquisition Overlay and associated signage.2 HIRATA BOULEVARD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Withdrawn
- Creation of a Road Reserve and removal of carriageway easement (E-1)772 BALLAN ROAD WYNDHAM VALE 3024Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of land ¿ Creation of a road reserve (R-1) and removal of carriageway easement (E-2).772 Ballan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Bicycle Parking
- GP Super Clinic/Ballan RoadBus stop
- Stanmore Crescent/Welcome ParadeBus stop
- Wyndham Vale YMCA Early Learning CentreChildcare
1 Paramount Boulevard, Wyndham Vale
- Weighbridge
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
20 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aloma Avenue ParkPark
- Boucaut Street ParkPark
- Broberg Street ParkPark
- Brougham Avenue ParkPark
- Burgundy Drive ParkPark
- Cosmopolitan Drive ParkPark
- Eldorado Court ParkPark
- Evergreen Drive ReservePark
- Honour Avenue ParkPark
- Karong Drive ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Wyndham Vale GP Super Clinic IPC HealthBallan Roadclinic
- Wyndham Vale Healthdoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
8 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Adventurers EducationStorkbill Roadchildcare
- Funtastic Kidzkindergarten
- Learning Ladder ELC Wyndham Valekindergarten
- Nido Early Schoolkindergarten
- Prodigy Early Learningchildcare
- Wyndham Vale Montessori Centrekindergarten
- Wyndham Vale YMCA Early Learning CentreParamount Boulevardchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 66
- Parks (OSM)
- 56
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 52.2/100
- National rank
- 1494th in Australia
- State rank
- 332nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #86 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #230 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime133
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime175
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime101
- B49 Other Theftcrime180
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime296
- Adventurers EducationchildcareStorkbill Roadchildcare
- Funtastic Kidzchildcarekindergarten
- Learning Ladder ELC Wyndham Valechildcarekindergarten
- Nido Early Schoolchildcarekindergarten
- Prodigy Early Learningchildcarechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
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