Wildwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
244
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Wildwood.
The postcode for Wildwood is 3429 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Wildwood (3429) sits in the Hume region of Victoria.
Wildwood has roughly 244 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wildwood scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wildwood's population at 244, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
244
Median age
44
Family households
81%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$361/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
244
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wildwood.
Local schools for Wildwood
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Government School Catchment
Goonawarra Primary School
Sunbury College
Kismet Park Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wildwood.
- What is the Wildwood postcode?
- Wildwood is in the 3429 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Wildwood?
- Wildwood is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3429. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Wildwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $361, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Wildwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Wildwood on this page, including Goonawarra Primary School, Salesian College Sunbury, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
- How walkable is Wildwood?
- Wildwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wildwood?
- Wildwood is close to Oaklands Junction, Bulla, Sunbury, Mickleham, Yuroke.
- What is the population of Wildwood?
- The population of Wildwood is approximately 244 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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