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Making the Jump to Wyndham
Words by Jessica Cusmano
Growth in Wyndham dates back from the 1830’s when graziers discovered a great opportunity in the area, moving into Werribee, Little River, Tarneit, Truganina and Point Cook. By the 1850’s Central Werribee was becoming a village as rural consolidation was occurring in Wyndham, with many large land prospects developing.
An increase in population occurred in the township throughout out the remaining decades of the nineteenth century. In 1914 the Point Cook RAFF based opened as a Central Flying School. After World War One Werribee South was divided up and taken up by soldier settlers, this helped develop the market gardening economy that survives to this day.
From the 1960’s after the Second World War majority of the residential growth in Wyndham occurred. In 1963 the first subdivision in Hoppers Crossing took place and important residential growth has happened in many areas of the City through to the current housing expansion in Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina and Wyndham Vale.
So why are so many people moving to Wyndham?
In 1996 there were 76,239 residents living in the Wyndham area, compare that to 2006 where a massive 122,574 residents settled in. So why are people making the jump to wyndham? Simply because the area has excelled over the last few years with modern estates opening, more local shopping facilities, new fashion shops moving into the local shopping centre, a variety of quality restaurants, bars and café’s. Entertainment and leisure is so central with cinemas, Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre, Wyndham Library Services, gyms, parks and much more.
Thinking of Making the Jump to Wyndham?
If you love what Wyndham has to offer, why not check out what Real Estate is available. Benlor Real Estate have been apart of the Wyndham community for over 50 years offering quality service. They currently have a wide range of houses and rentals for sale so take the opportunity, with there wide range of properties your sure to find something you’ll absolutely be keen on. If you are considering building a property in Wyndham, Trevor Homes is the place to visit with 36 years of building experience and three display homes to go and browse.
Fun Things to do in Wyndham
This year the Wyndham Cultural Centre is hosting a variety of entertaining shows for ages and every taste shows include: The Shoe-Horn Sonata, Macbeth , Pro Arte – Chamber, Orchestra, Educating Rita, LaLaLuna and Keith Potger & Friends. For details on dates, times and prices visit wyncc.com.
A place to call home
When making the move to Wyndham, you are spoilt for choices. The various estates have their unique appeal, targeting your needs. With something different to offer, take your time, and visit their display homes for ideas and inspiration.
Found your dream home? Getting the right builder, to create your perfection we have some options
Lets look at the numbers
(summary statistics)
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2001 |
1991 |
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number |
% |
Melbourne SD % |
number |
% |
Melbourne SD % |
Change 1991 to 2001 |
POPULATION |
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Total population* |
84,861 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
61,535 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
23,326 |
Males* |
42,530 |
50.1 |
49.0 |
31,121 |
50.6 |
49.3 |
11,409 |
Females* |
42,331 |
49.9 |
51.0 |
30,414 |
49.4 |
50.7 |
11,917 |
Indigenous population |
541 |
0.6 |
0.4 |
184 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
357 |
Australian born |
61,330 |
72.3 |
65.8 |
45,751 |
74.4 |
68.0 |
15,579 |
Overseas born (inc. not stated) |
19,176 |
22.6 |
28.6 |
14,616 |
23.8 |
29.6 |
4,560 |
Australian citizens |
74,836 |
88.2 |
86.7 |
53,487 |
86.9 |
85.0 |
21,349 |
Australian citizens aged 18+ |
51,275 |
60.4 |
65.4 |
34,840 |
56.6 |
62.3 |
16,435 |
Institutional population |
1,714 |
2.0 |
2.3 |
1,399 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
315 |
AGE STRUCTURE |
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Infants 0 to 4 years |
6,752 |
8.0 |
6.4 |
6,267 |
10.2 |
7.2 |
485 |
Children 5 to 17 years |
18,991 |
22.4 |
17.4 |
14,043 |
22.8 |
18.2 |
4,948 |
Adults 18 to 64 years |
53,769 |
63.4 |
64.1 |
38,439 |
62.4 |
63.9 |
15,330 |
Mature adults 65 to 84 years |
4,898 |
5.8 |
10.7 |
2,675 |
4.3 |
9.7 |
2,223 |
Senior citizens 85 years and over |
454 |
0.5 |
1.4 |
178 |
0.3 |
0.9 |
276 |
HOUSEHOLDS |
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Households (occupied private dwellings) |
27,809 |
-- |
-- |
18,705 |
-- |
-- |
9,104 |
Persons counted in households |
83,462 |
-- |
-- |
60,174 |
-- |
-- |
23,288 |
Average household size (persons) |
3.00 |
-- |
-- |
3.22 |
-- |
-- |
-0.22 |
DWELLINGS |
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Dwellings (total) |
29,152 |
-- |
-- |
19,871 |
-- |
-- |
9,281 |
Owned |
9,838 |
35.4 |
41.9 |
5,537 |
29.6 |
39.9 |
4,301 |
Purchasing |
11,576 |
41.6 |
28.1 |
8,800 |
47.1 |
30.3 |
2,776 |
Renting |
4,666 |
16.8 |
22.8 |
3,417 |
18.3 |
23.6 |
1,249 |
*source derived from City of Wyndham.
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