Wyndham

The Wyndham growth area includes the suburbs of Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing, Laverton and Point Cook, located mid-way between Melbourne and Geelong.

Close to two airfields, Port Phillip, suburban and regional rail links and the Princes/West Gate Freeway, Wyndham is experiencing major urban expansion.

In the 2009-2010 financial year showed Wyndham was the fastest growing area in the country, with its population  forecast to grow by at least 161,000 people by 2031. The median land price in Wyndham is $181,000 (June 2010) and developers include Australand, Dennis Family Corporation, Multiplex, Stockland, Peet and Villawood.

There are 23 active residential projects underway that will deliver 24,000 new homes.

Wyndham has an established employment base, with a large amount of moderately-priced industrial land with good road access. A substantial increase in industrial and warehouse development close to the Western Ring Road has occurred in recent years and employment is expected to grow to 90,000 jobs by 2031.

The Wyndham growth area plan identifies key areas for significant commercial, community and residential growth while protecting valuable agricultural land to the south of Werribee, which provides much of Victoria's fresh produce for home consumption and export.

Avoiding development in environmentally sensitive areas, including those at risk of salinity and flooding, is a significant challenge. The GAA will reinforce Wyndham's ‘country suburb' character and its regional attractions such as the Werribee Mansion and Zoo and the Werribee River as key attributes.

The provision of cost-effective and timely infrastructure is a major challenge facing Wyndham now and in the future.