The size of Wellard is approximately 16.4 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 8% of total area. The population of Wellard in 2011 was 3,245 people. By 2016 the population was 9,069 showing a population growth of 179.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Wellard is 30-39 years. Households in Wellard are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Wellard work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 78% of the homes in Wellard were owner-occupied compared with 76% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $410,000.