NWMPHN’s catchment is one of the largest and heavily populated in Australia. It covers 3,212 square-kilometres, extending from Melbourne’s CBD and inner city suburbs, through major growth areas and out to rural areas beyond the metropolitan boundaries.
The region includes 3 of the fastest growing LGAs in the country – Wyndham, Melton and Hume – which collectively house 36 per cent of its population. By 2030, NWMPHN’s catchment area is expected to contain 2.4 million people – roughly half a million more than currently live within it.
suburbs
local government areas
square kilometres
The residents of our region collectively speak more than
200
languages, and more than
710,000
of them were born overseas. This includes more than
30,500
permanent residents on humanitarian programs.
The area contains significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and LGBTIQ+ people.
Many individuals and groups within the region experience significant disadvantage, including low income, advanced age, poor education, homelessness, disability, mental health challenges and chronic disease. These communities are the focus of priority care and support by NWMPHN and its health care partners.
