Wellington Shire
Population
45,639
Wellington Shire is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 121 suburbs with a population of 45,639 residents. For property investors analysing Wellington Shire capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 50% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.
The current median house price in Wellington Shire is approximately $540K, making it an affordable entry point for first-time investors. Wellington Shire property investment fundamentals show moderate signals, with healthy employment diversity across industries.
Growth Performance Prediction
Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.
Overall Growth Potential
Outperforms 50% of all LGAs
Key Market Indicators
Poor New Projects Upcoming
Project Score
High New Home Construction
Supply Score
Poor Lifestyle Factors
Life Score
Investment Outlook
This area shows moderate growth potential with mixed indicators across key market factors. Consider evaluating specific factors before investing.
Em
Employment Diveristy
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing - 14.00%
Health Care and Social Assistance - 12.00%
Construction - 10.00%
Retail Trade - 10.00%
Others - 54.00%
Commute Time
83mins
43kms
Common Transport Methods
Income Growth
Average Income
121 Suburbs in Wellington Shire
Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)
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Wellington Shire Property Investment FAQs
Is Wellington Shire a good area for property investment in 2026?▼
Wellington Shire ranks in the top 50% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Wellington Shire shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.
What is the median house price in Wellington Shire?▼
The current median house price across Wellington Shire is approximately $540K. This median price reflects sales data from properties across all 121 suburbs within the Local Government Area. At this price point, Wellington Shire represents an affordable entry into the Australian property market, potentially offering higher rental yields and cash flow positive opportunities.
What are the best suburbs to invest in Wellington Shire?▼
Wellington Shire contains 121 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Wellington Shire depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 121 suburbs in Wellington Shire ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.
What is the capital growth outlook for Wellington Shire?▼
Wellington Shire's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Wellington Shire shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.
What is the population of Wellington Shire?▼
Wellington Shire has a population of approximately 45,639 residents across its 121 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Wellington Shire as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.
How many suburbs are in Wellington Shire council area?▼
Wellington Shire Local Government Area contains 121 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Wellington Shire, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 121 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Wellington Shire.
