Wollert is a suburb sitting 26 km north of Melbourne, Victoria. The name Wollert comes from the Aboriginal word meaning “where possums abound” and the local government area for this suburb is the City of Whittlesea. Until the early 1850’s, the main activity in Wollert was sheep raising. The walls and the number of late 19th century homesteads stand as a reminder of the suburb’s history and past.
Image: Mystique Wollert
The Neighbours
Wollert is approximately 1,434 hectares and the area is expected to accommodate around 35,000 to 40,000 people over the next few decades. During this time, approximately 8,000 job opportunities will be available. The median age in Wollert is thirty and the population currently stands at 509 residents. The average house in Wollert is rented for $400 a week and costs $523,000 to buy. 33% of the homes in Wollert are fully owned whilst 33% are being purchased.
The Commute
Epping and Craigieburn station are just a ten minute drive from Wollert. Council will be continuing to advocate for the train lines to be extended from Lalor Station to Epping North and Wollert to make it easier for people to have various public transport choices.
A new and improved bus network is also being proposed for Wollert. It will provide three routes with increased public transport coverage and improved connections with trains. They will be designed to link people to Epping Station, Pacific Epping and Northern Hospital where there will be opportunities to transfer to other public transport services.
The School Run
In the 2018-19 State Budget, $271.7 million was allocated to schools across Victoria, and this includes funding for schools in Wollert. Some of the schools that are just a ten-minute drive from Wollert are Harvest Home Primary School, Ivanhoe Grammar School and Edgars Creek Secondary College.
Shopping for the Family
There are plenty of shopping and entertainment options near Wollert such as Pacific Epping Shopping Centre, Westfield Plenty Valley, University Hill Factory Outlet, Greensborough Plaza and DFO Essendon. The heart of the area is still under development. Some of the proposed community infrastructure and services include:
- A major town centre which will include entertainment, accomodation, as well as opportunities for employment.
- Two local town centres for daily shopping and needs. This will also include primary and secondary schools.
Community facility, local sporting reserves, local parks, and large areas of River Red Gum.
What’s Going On?
The Whittlesea Monday Market has become a meeting place for locals and visitors. It is open every day from 8 am to 1 pm. It includes approximately 120 stalls of fresh produce, toys, clothing, gardening and more. The Aurora Community Association also runs a number of events and fundraisers throughout the year such as multicultural event, markets, and trivia night.
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