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Attwood has an estimated 3,285 residents. The population has thinned by an average 1.0% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 649 residents on each 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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According to population evaluations compiled by AreaSearch utilizing ABS data and verified addresses added since the Census, the resident count for Attwood is projected at approximately 3,285 for May 2026. This represents a minor reduction of 24 residents (0.7%) relative to the 3,309 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch calculated this updated figure of 3,285 by examining the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 alongside a single validated new address registered after the Census date. With these numbers, the population density stands at 649 persons per square kilometer, offering residents ample space and leaving room for future housing projects.
Recent demographic growth in this locality was primarily supported by overseas arrivals, which accounted for roughly 83.0% of the overall population increases. Projections established by ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 division. In cases where SA2 records are missing, projections are derived from the 2023 Victorian State Government LGA forecasts using a weighted system to convert LGA growth data to SA2 levels. Projected growth rates categorized by age are also extended to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these combined SA2 forecasts, a major population expansion is expected among the highest-ranking statistical divisions analyzed by AreaSearch, with this specific area anticipated to gain 1,096 individuals by 2041, representing a total expansion of 33.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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An evaluation of ABS building approval records by AreaSearch indicates that property development in the suburb of Attwood has been extremely quiet, with a mere 4 residential permits granted over the last 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and no approvals registered in FY-26. Because the local population has decreased recently, this limited supply has likely sufficed to satisfy demand, maintaining balanced options for prospective buyers, while new homes average $440,000 in construction costs—slightly exceeding the regional benchmark—which points to a preference for higher-quality builds. Additionally, commercial building permits valued at $658,000 were approved during the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains overwhelmingly residential.
Residential building activity in the suburb of Attwood is considerably lower than the broader Greater Melbourne region. This low volume of construction typically helps sustain demand and preserve values for established houses. The rate of building is also below the national average, reflecting a fully established suburb that may be subject to development restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Attwood
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Attwood. A further 90 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $180.3 billion. 21 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on real estate performance. A total of 3 major projects have been identified that are expected to influence the area. The key developments include the Greenvale to Attwood Shared Path Project, 9 Tindale Court, Attwood, the DPI Attwood Redevelopment Stage 1, and Naarm Way (Elevated Road and Forecourt Stage 2), with details provided for the most significant works.
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Naarm Way (Elevated Road and Forecourt Stage 2)
Melbourne Airport is delivering a two-stage express loop road known as Naarm Way to separate public traffic from commercial vehicles and streamline access from the Tullamarine Freeway to all terminals. Stage 1 (link to T4) opened in July 2023. Stage 2, now under construction, will connect directly to new dedicated T1, T2 and T3 pick-up and drop-off zones within the T123 car park, add new exit ramps to Departure Drive and Melbourne Drive, and build a new pedestrian bridge to Terminal 2.Forecourt space will be reserved for commercial vehicles once complete.
Gladstone Park Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Expansion
The Gladstone Park Shopping Centre refurbishment is a staged modernisation project focused on upgrading facades and common areas, enhancing the dining precinct, and increasing the number of specialty retailers. The plan includes improving site access, circulation, and car parking facilities while maintaining its status as a core neighborhood hub anchored by major supermarkets and community services.
9 Tindale Court, Attwood
A significant 18.41ha greenfield landholding with General Residential and Green Wedge zoning, representing a major future residential development opportunity in Melbourne's northern growth corridor.
Greenvale to Attwood Shared Path Project
Redevelopment of the shared path along the Melbourne Water Pipe Track between Greenvale and Attwood, creating a 1.6km long, three-metre wide concrete shared path for cyclists and pedestrians.
Providence Village Shopping Centre
Providence Village is a planned mixed-use Neighbourhood Activity Centre (NAC) located within the Providence masterplanned estate. The project features a major full-line supermarket anchor, specialty food and beverage retail, a dedicated health and medical hub, childcare, and a gym. Recent planning activity includes a 2025 permit application for building construction and illuminated signage. The development includes an extensive public realm with landscaped plazas and a proposed signalized intersection at Garibaldi and Mickleham Roads to enhance accessibility.It is expected to create 700 construction jobs and 400 ongoing local employment opportunities.
Banksia Gardens Social Housing Development
The project will deliver approximately 120 new social homes that are modern, well-designed, and energy-efficient on an underutilised site. A master plan guides the longer-term renewal of the neighbourhood, including future housing, improved open spaces, and community connections.
M80 Ring Road Upgrade
Upgrades to the M80 Ring Road including adding new lanes, installing a smart freeway lane management system, new bridges, and establishing a seamless connection to the North East Link to improve traffic flow and safety.
Parkview Broadmeadows
Townhouse community of approx. 65 architect designed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes by Met Communities / Moment Group, arranged around a centrally located park of about 7,500 sqm with walking and bike connections to Meadowlink Reserve. Sales underway with civil works commenced, delivering a mix including a small portion for an affordable housing provider under the Inclusionary Housing Pilot.
1,972 residents of Attwood are employed, from a labour force of 2,049. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 74.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,549, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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The local workforce is highly skilled, with construction workers representing a notable portion of the labour pool, while the unemployment rate sits at a low 3.8% alongside stable job conditions over the prior year, based on AreaSearch calculations. In March 2026, there were 1,972 employed residents, with the local jobless rate tracking 1.0% below the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, and the workforce participation rate remaining standard at 74.3% compared to 70.2% regionally. According to Census records, a moderate 24.8% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The workforce displays a clear specialization in construction, which employs workers at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 6.2% of local workers compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the number of working residents to local job positions suggests that the suburb offers few employment options within its own boundaries. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the size of the labour force shrank by 1.0% and total employment fell by 0.1% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.9 percentage point drop in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion in the labour force, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase. Regional employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor requirements. These five-year and ten-year predictions have been aligned with local employment profiles to project growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Attwood is $2,209 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $824 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,403 a year against an average of $76,055. 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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Tax data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in this area are very high compared to national standards. The median income for local taxpayers is $64,403 and the average is $76,055, compared to $57,688 and $75,164 respectively across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $70,599 for median income and $83,371 for average income as of March 2026. According to the Census, household weekly income ranks in the 78th percentile at $2,209, whereas individual weekly income is in the 53rd percentile.
The largest income bracket comprises 31.2% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which represents 1,024 people and closely matches the metropolitan proportion of 32.8%. Local economic strength is highlighted by the 34.6% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, which supports robust retail spending. After covering housing expenses, households retain 88.1% of their earnings, indicating strong financial flexibility, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Attwood had 1,108 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $358 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in this area consisted of 97.0% standalone houses and 2.9% other property types like townhouses and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where standalone houses comprised 67.9% and other dwellings made up 32.1%. The rate of outright home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 41.4%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (50.7%) or occupied by tenants (7.9%). The median monthly payment for home loans matched the regional average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $358, which is lower than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $390.
On a national level, monthly mortgage commitments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs remain below the countrywide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Attwood counted 1,108 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 82.2%, consisting of couples with children at 49.7%, couples without children at 21.7%, and single parents with children at 10.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.8%, which includes single-person households at 16.6% and group households at 1.2%. The median household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.8% of adults in Attwood hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 82% of areas nationally. A further 23.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The local community has lower rates of tertiary education, with 19.8% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and trade skills are highly prevalent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 23.3%. Enrolment in education is quite high, with 29.4% of the population participating in formal study.
This student population includes 9.7% attending high schools, 8.6% in primary schools, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Attwood reaches 5 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 330 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit data shows 5 active bus stops operating in the area. These stops are served by 1 separate route, which manages a total of 612 passenger trips per week. Transit access is good, with residents living an average of 328 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 96% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.0 vehicles, which is above the regional average. Around 24.8% of working residents performed their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Buses run at an average frequency of 87 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 122 weekly services at each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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72.8% of residents in Attwood report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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An assessment of health data indicates positive outcomes across the population, with low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses observed among both younger and older age brackets, and an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage held by approximately 57% of the residents, representing around 1,867 people. Asthma and arthritis represent the most common chronic conditions, affecting 7.5% and 7.2% of the population respectively, while 72.8% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.5% of the community, totaling 476 people, and senior citizens exhibit positive health outcomes with national rankings that align well with the broader public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Attwood is largely Australian-born, at 75.8% of residents, with 28.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.7%) and Italian (17.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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This locality exhibits higher cultural diversity than most areas, with 24.2% of residents born outside Australia and 28.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 66.4% of the population, compared to 43.0% across the Greater Melbourne area. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are Australian at 19.7%, Italian at 17.2%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%, and English at 15.5%. Other ethnic heritages show notable differences from metropolitan averages, with Maltese representing 2.9% of the population compared to 1.1% regionally, Sri Lankan at 1.5% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Greek at 4.5% compared to 2.7% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Attwood is 42. 24.8% 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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The median age of 42 years is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 55 to 64 age bracket is well represented at 16.6% of the population, which is higher than the metropolitan proportion and exceeds the national average of 11.2%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is less common at 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.0% to 5.0%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 17.6% to 16.6%.
Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, led by the 45 to 54 cohort which is expected to expand by 47% (an increase of 258 people), rising to 804 from 545.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Attwood
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 2025 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year 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 Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,309 at the 2021 Census → 3,285 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 May 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 (SAL20082). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.