Victoria · Postcode 3750
Wollert postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 25 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Wollert at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Wollert ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Wollert vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wollert | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,979 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $391 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 30 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3750 covers Wollert, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 25 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whittlesea.
According to the 2021 Census, Wollert has a population of 24,407 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,979, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 155 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Wollert includes a median weekly rent of $391, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 7,257 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wollert scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Wollert area, including Edgars Creek Secondary College, Edgars Creek Primary School, Wollert Primary School and others.
Wollert is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Wollert details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3750 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 24,407 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,979/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $843/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $391 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Population Density | 453/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,257 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 155 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.5891893 |
| Longitude | 144.9942305 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Whittlesea |
| Federal Electorate | Scullin |
| State Electorate | Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,108 (29.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,433 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,429 (42.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,289 (13.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,155 (4.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,275 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 852 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 702 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 320 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 232 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 115 (0.5%) |
| Dementia | 27 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 136 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,091 (29.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,684 (51.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,224 (17.2%) |
Schools in Wollert
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Wollert. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Wollert
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.