Wallan

Very convenient to Melbourne's attractions, yet boasting a quiet country air, Wallan is a developing residential area with good facilities and one of Victoria's newest golf courses.

Wallan is in the Mitchell Shire area.

Location information

Climate

In summer (January), Wallan's average minimum temperature is 12.6 degrees, and the average maximum is 24.5. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 3.9 to a maximum of 8.9. The town's average annual rainfall is 651.5mm.

Population

5410 (Source: ABS Census 2006).

Cultural diversity

Around 18 percent of people living in Wallan were born outside Australia.

Migrants have settled in Wallan from:

  • England (2.3%)
  • New Zealand (1.1%)
  • Malta (0.7%)
  • Italy (0.7%)
  • Scotland (0.6%)

Around 13 percent of people living in Wallan speak a language other than English at home.

Languages spoken in Wallan include:

  • Italian (1.1%)
  • Maltese (0.6%)
  • Arabic (0.5%)
  • Macedonian (0.4%)
  • Greek (0.4%)

Finding a job

Key industries and employers

The top five industries by employment in Wallan are:

Industry School education Hospitals Pulp, paper & paperboard manufacturing Cafes, restaurants & takeaway food stores Central Government administration
% 5.1 4.9 4.2 3.9 3.7

Local skill shortages

There is no specific information available on skills shortages in Wallan. Information on skills shortages in the Hume region is available on the North East Victoria map page.

Job search links

To see jobs currently available in Wallan, visit:

Lifestyle information

Housing and accommodation

In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Wallan was $265,000.

In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Mitchell Shire was $165 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $220 per week.

For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Mitchell Shire's accommodation directory.

To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type 'Wallan' into the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.

Healthcare

Kilmore & District Hospital is the main health service near Wallan. For information about healthcare providers in the Wallan area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.

More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.

Schools

For information on schools in Wallan, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Wallan’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the >Education & Childcare section.

Travel

Distance and travel time

Wallan is 50km north of Melbourne. You can travel from Wallan to Melbourne by:

  • car (45 minutes)
  • train (45 minutes)

Nearby towns are:

Public transport

Buses operate around Wallan, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.

Places of worship

For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.

Sport and recreation

For more information about sport and recreation in Wallan, please visit the Mitchell Shire website.

Wallan attractions

  • Hit a few balls at the stunning Hidden Valley golf club
  • Explore the magnificent Great Dividing Range
  • Have a picnic on the banks of the Goulburn River
  • Explore nearby Mt Disappointment
  • Wandong Country Music Festival (March)
  • Kilmore Agricultural Show (December)

Also See

Last updated: 22 January 2009

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