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Allansford has an estimated 1,548 residents, up from 1,410 at the 2021 Census — a change of 138 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. Density is about 18 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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The suburb of Allansford had an estimated population of 1,548 as of Feb 2026, marking a 9.8% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,410 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,507 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 18.1 persons per square kilometer. Allansford's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.5%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population increase. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Nationally, non-metropolitan areas are projected to have above median population growth. By 2041, the suburb of Allansford is expected to grow by 322 persons, reflecting an increase of 18.1% in total over the 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Allansford over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 8.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Allansford shows an average of around 12 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 61 homes were approved, with another 6 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, on average, only 0.3 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This suggests that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of these dwellings is $707,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties.
In FY-26, there have been $31.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Allansford records somewhat elevated construction activity, at 31.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice with support for current property values, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. Recent development in Allansford has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location currently has approximately 287 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Allansford is forecasted to gain 281 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Allansford
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Allansford, worth an estimated $5.24 billion. 18 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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No infrastructure changes significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified zero projects impacting the region. Notable projects include Warrnambool Line Upgrade, Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm, Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, and Victorian Renewable Energy Zones.
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Gateway Business Park
Gateway Business Park is a 65-hectare industrial zoned business park in east Warrnambool, serving as the city's second general industry hub. It offers land for commercial and industrial development, including modern business facilities, warehousing, and office spaces, designed to support economic growth with advanced telecommunications infrastructure, sustainable design, and strategic location for logistics and distribution.
AquaZone Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Warrnambool's AquaZone Aquatic and Leisure Centre on its existing site. Council endorsed the business case in early 2026 for advocacy and funding, with a recommended two-stage redevelopment. Stage 1 includes a new 50 metre pool, plant, spectator seating, entry, foyer, cafe, dry fitness areas and upgraded change facilities. Stage 2 includes a warm water pool, spa, sauna and additional program rooms to support rehabilitation, health, wellbeing and expanded community programming.
Wollaston Way Estate
Wollaston Way Estate is a residential development in North Warrnambool, offering vacant land lots in a peaceful, family-friendly community. The estate features modern housing options, integrated landscape design, and proximity to schools, shops, and recreational areas along the Merri River. Across 14 stages, 258 families have settled, with Stage 15 coming soon and registrations of interest now open.
Fairy Street Mixed-Use Development
A major mixed-use development featuring over 6,500 sqm of office floor space, 905 sqm of retail space, 56 residential apartments, and 84 serviced apartments with a hotel committed to Punthill. The $110M project has town planning approval, though the 4,400sqm site has also been listed for sale.
Riviera Estate (159 Mortlake Road)
A development plan for an estate at 159 Mortlake Road, Warrnambool. The document was approved in July 2019.
Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, one of Victoria's oldest surf clubs dating to the 1930s. The project involves demolishing the existing 1952 clubrooms and constructing a new two-storey purpose-built facility on a revised footprint to the west of the current site at Lady Bay foreshore. The new clubhouse will include gender-neutral change rooms, accessible parking, improved beach and emergency vehicle access, and expanded capacity for the club's 815 members including 200 patrol volunteers and 300 nippers.Warrnambool City Council voted unanimously on 7 April 2026 to give in-principle support to the revised master plan. An application has been lodged with the Department of Transport and Planning to have the project deemed a state project, which if approved by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny would exempt it from requiring a planning permit under the Warrnambool Planning Scheme. The club launched a Community Capital Appeal in 2025 and federal funding of $7.65 million was pledged by Member for Wannon Dan Tehan subject to election outcome.
Warrnambool Line Upgrade
A completed upgrade of the Warrnambool rail line that introduced modern VLocity trains for the first time and established a fifth weekday return service between Warrnambool and Melbourne. The project upgraded over 60 level crossings with boom gates and improved safety features, installed new signalling systems, and created a new crossing loop at Boorcan. VLocity trains now operate all services on the line as of March 2025, providing enhanced safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort with reduced journey times of up to 11 minutes between key stations.
Warrnambool Base Hospital Redevelopment
A $384.2 million redevelopment of Warrnambool Base Hospital featuring a new 6-storey Clinical Services Building with expanded emergency department, 22 additional inpatient beds, new operating theatres, dedicated pediatric unit, medical imaging, dialysis facilities, and 400 parking spaces. The project includes a completed Regional Logistics Distribution Centre on Cooper Street. Construction began in 2024 with completion expected in 2027, representing one of the largest health infrastructure investments in regional Victoria and creating around 800 jobs during construction.
786 residents of Allansford are employed, from a labour force of 788. Unemployment sits at 0.3%, with participation at 63.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,470, about 3.5 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Allansford has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.3%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025786 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 63.5%, slightly higher than Regional Vic.'s 61.5%. According to Census responses, 13.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and manufacturing. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.
Public administration & safety has limited presence, with 3.2% employment compared to 6.5% regionally. There are 5.6 workers for every resident, indicating that Allansford functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 6.1%, alongside a 6.1% employment decline, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.6%, labour force decline of 0.7%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Allansford's employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Allansford is $1,605 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $821 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,119 a year against an average of $65,973. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Allansford had a median income among taxpayers of $54,119 with an average income of $65,973. This is lower than the national average which stands at $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Regional Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,584 (median) and $71,416 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 47th percentile, family incomes at the 49th percentile, and personal incomes at the 53rd percentile in Allansford.
Income distribution shows that 32.9% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually (509 people), which is similar to regional levels where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs allow for 88.6% retention but disposable income ranks below average at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Allansford had 519 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $268 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,478 a month. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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In Allansford, as per the latest Census, 86.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional Vic.'s figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Allansford stood at 43.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,478, higher than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Allansford was $268, lower than Regional Vic.'s figure of $285. Nationally, Allansford's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Allansford counted 519 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 570 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households account for 78.0% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.1% of adults in Allansford hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 176 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The area has university qualification rates of 17.1%, significantly lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (29.5%). Educational participation is high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Allansford means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Allansford has nine active public transport stops. These are served by two separate routes that together facilitate seventy-nine weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 252 metres from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Allansford residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of travel at 94%, while walking accounts for 4%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 13.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages eleven trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly eight weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.6% of residents in Allansford report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health data indicates positive outcomes for Allansford residents. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level. Private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~819 people), leading the average SA2 area, compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.3%) and mental health issues (8.0%). 66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions.
There are 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (301 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors rank higher than the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Allansford is largely Australian-born, at 94.0% of residents, with 2.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.8%) and English (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Allansford's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 94.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 98.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 48.5% of people in Allansford, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (35.8%), English (30.3%), and Irish (12.4%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 10.3%, Dutch at 2.7%, and Maori at 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Allansford is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Allansford's median age is 42 years, closely matching Regional Vic.'s average of 43 but higher than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows a notable proportion of 25-34 year-olds (13.1%), with the 75-84 group being relatively smaller at 5.7% compared to Regional Vic.. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 10.5% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Allansford. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 36%, adding 73 residents to reach 276.
Meanwhile, declines are forecast for the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Allansford
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2024 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Feb 2026, not a 2021 count (1,423 at the 2021 Census → 1,548 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Feb 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20028). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.