Wyndham
Wyndham is located on the western fringe of Melbourne, about halfway between Melbourne's Central Business District and the Victorian city of Geelong. There are many young families in Wyndham, most living in separate houses - only a small proportion of the population in the area lives in flats and terrace houses. Local tourist attractions include the Werribee Open Range Zoo, the Royal Australian Air Force base at Laverton and the Mansion Hotel at Werribee.
Population: 112,695
Cultural diversity: Around 25.2 percent of people living in Wyndham were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Wyndham from:
- England (3.5%)
- New Zealand (2.1%)
- Philippines (1.9%)
- Italy (1.7%)
- India (1.4%)
Main suburbs: Laverton
- Point Cook
- Werribee
- Little River
- Wyndham Vale
Location: 35 km west of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Wyndham. There are no universities and two Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There is one hospital in Wyndham
Major industries:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Horticulture
- Defence
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $226,000 | $190 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $326,000 | $240 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Wyndham City Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria