Councillor Larry Zhao is currently serving his first term, having been elected in November 2024. With decades of dedicated service to the Wyndham community, Councillor Zhao brings a unique blend of business expertise and community leadership. His professional journey spans the aged care industry and business development, driven by a passion for connecting people and opportunities.
As founder and president of the Asian Business Association of Wyndham, he is committed to promoting the vibrant region to interstate and international visitors and investors alike. Councillor Zhao’s background in business and finance, combined with his deep community roots, allows him to build bridges between local potential and global perspectives. He believes in the power of collaboration, cultural understanding, and economic growth to create meaningful impact in the community.
Councillor Zhao is an avid reader and enjoys hiking, travelling, conversing with people from different backgrounds, and helping people solve problems. He wants to build a better Wyndham for current and future residents.
The Williams Landing Ward covers the suburb of Williams Landing and borders Hoppers Crossing, Laverton and Point Cook. A total of 34.5 per cent of Williams Landing Ward working age residents live and work in Wyndham, while 65.5 per cent are employed outside of Wyndham.
- Email: Larry.Zhao@wyndham.vic.gov.au
- Mobile: 0499 776 865
Williams Landing Ward
The Williams Landing Ward covers 15.7 square kilometres. Covering the suburb of Williams Landing, it is bounded by Sayers Road, Morris Road, Skeleton Creek, Boardwalk Boulevard and Dunnings Road. As of July 2023, it had the highest number of electors – 19,178.
According to the Bureau of Statistics, Williams Landing Ward has a population of 29,372 – the second highest population by Ward in Wyndham. A total of 15,282 – or 52 per cent – were born overseas. The top five countries of foreign birth are India, China, New Zealand, the Philippines and Pakistan. A total of 57.5 per cent speak a language other than English.
A total of 34.5 per cent of Williams Landing Ward working age residents live and work in Wyndham, while 65.5 per cent are employed outside of Wyndham.