Alphington

Alphington lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Alphington is estimated to be around 7,359. This represents a growth of 1,657 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,702. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 7,108 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 690 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,609 persons per square kilometer, placing Alphington in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 29.1% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, 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. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Alphington expected to increase by 3,454 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 32.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Alphington among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Alphington has seen approximately 218 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 1,094 homes were approved, with another 4 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.4 new residents arrive per new home each year over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new homes is $550,000. In FY-26, there have been $29.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong local business investment. Recent construction comprises 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 52.0% houses. Alphington has approximately 30 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is projected to gain 2,423 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Alphington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Alphington Village (Time & Place), Fairfield Station Precinct Redevelopment, Paper House Alphington, and Samma Place, Ivanhoe. The following list details those most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

The labour market in Alphington demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Alphington has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 6.9%.

As of June 2025, 4,076 residents were employed, matching Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.6%, but with higher workforce participation at 71.2%. Key industries for Alphington residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional average, but has lower representation in construction at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 6.9%, labour force grew by 7.2%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.3 percentage points).

In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a larger increase in unemployment (0.5 percentage points). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alphington's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Alphington had a median taxpayer income of $67,618 and an average of $101,302 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. Nationally, this is exceptionally high, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median would be approximately $75,840 and the average $113,620. In the 2021 Census, Alphington ranked highly for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 88th and 91st percentiles nationally. The income distribution showed that 29.7% of residents (2,185 people) earned $4,000 or more, differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated with 32.8%. Economic strength was evident with 42.5% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounted for 14.1% of income, and residents ranked in the 89th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Alphington displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Alphington's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.1% houses and 47.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Home ownership in Alphington was 33.0%, with mortgaged properties at 32.7% and rented dwellings at 34.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,492, and the median weekly rent was $451. Nationally, Alphington's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Alphington features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households account for 63.9 percent of all households, including 30.4 percent couples with children, 24.8 percent couples without children, and 8.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.1 percent, with lone person households at 29.4 percent and group households comprising 6.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people.

Educational achievement in Alphington places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Alphington is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 57.9% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (6.9%). Vocational pathways account for 17.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 8.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in tertiary education, 8.3% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education. Alphington's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,077 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates high educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1155, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Alphington has 30 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 12 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 5,542 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 791 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 184 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Alphington is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Alphington shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions. The area has a notably high private health cover rate of approximately 67% (4,907 people), surpassing the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Alphington, affecting 10.2% and 8.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 70.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Melbourne. As of 2021, 14.8% of the population are aged 65 years and over (1,089 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Alphington align closely with those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Alphington was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Alphington's cultural diversity was above average, with 23.0% of its population born overseas and 18.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Alphington, comprising 36.1% of people. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.6% of Alphington's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.4%), Australian (20.9%), and Irish (10.5%). Italian (7.0%) and Greek (4.0%) were notably overrepresented in Alphington compared to regional averages, while Macedonian was also present at 0.9%.

Alphington's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Alphington is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group is over-represented in Alphington at 13.0%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.9%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.0% to 13.0% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.6% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Alphington, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 54%, reaching 1,568 people from 1,015.