Attwood

An assessment of population growth drivers in Attwood reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Attwood's population is estimated at around 3,310 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1 person (0.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,309 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,297, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 654 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is forecast. The suburb is expected to increase by 1,085 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 32.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Attwood is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates that Attwood has seen virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Specifically, an estimated 4 homes have been approved over the past five financial years from FY18 to FY22. As of now in FY26, which began on July 1st, 2021 and ends June 30th, 2022, no dwelling approvals have been recorded.

This limited development activity aligns with Attwood's declining population over recent years. However, $658,000 in commercial approvals have been registered during FY26, suggesting a predominantly residential focus in the area compared to Greater Melbourne which records higher building activity. Attwood's limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, with this level being under the national average. This suggests that the area is well-established and potentially faces planning limitations.

Attwood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to affect this region. Major initiatives include the Greenvale to Attwood Shared Path Project, located at 9 Tindale Court, Attwood, and the DPI Attwood Redevelopment Stage 1. Additionally, Naarm Way (Elevated Road and Forecourt Stage 2) is expected to have a notable influence on the area.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Attwood maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Attwood's skilled workforce is notable, with the construction sector prominent. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in December 2025, below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Workforce participation was 75.8%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.3%.

As of this date, 2,018 residents were employed. A moderate 24.8% worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction is particularly specialized, employing 1.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 6.2% of local workers, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, while labour force decreased by 0.6%, leading to a unemployment rate drop of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Attwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Attwood has a high national income level according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Attwood is $64,403, with an average income of $76,055. This compares to figures for Greater Melbourne of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since the financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $69,716 (median) and $82,330 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows that household income ranks at the 78th percentile ($2,209 weekly), while personal income sits at the 53rd percentile. The distribution data indicates that the largest segment comprises 31.2% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,032 residents), similar to the broader area where 32.8% fall into this bracket. Notably, a significant 34.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that contribute to robust local economic activity. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Attwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Attwood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.0% houses and 2.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Attwood was at 41.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.7% and rented dwellings at 7.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Attwood was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure in Attwood was $358, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Attwood's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Attwood features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.2% of all households, consisting of 49.7% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.8%, with lone person households at 16.6% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Attwood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 19.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (23.3%). Educational participation is high at 29.4%, with 9.7% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows five active transport stops operating within Attwood. These stops offer a mix of bus services, collectively providing 612 weekly passenger trips via one individual route. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 328 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 24.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 87 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 122 weekly trips per individual stop.

Attwood's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Attwood, based on AreaSearch's assessment as of April 2023.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts, with approximately 57% of the total population (~1,881 people) having private health cover. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.5 and 7.2% of residents respectively, while 72.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. As of April 2023, the area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (479 people). Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Attwood's population shows significant cultural diversity, with 24.2% born overseas and 28.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Attwood, accounting for 66.4%, compared to 43.0% in Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (19.7%), Italian (17.2%), and English (15.5%).

Notably, Maltese (2.9%) is overrepresented in Attwood compared to the regional average of 1.1%. Similarly, Sri Lankan (1.5%) and Greek (4.5%) groups are also more prevalent than their respective regional averages of 0.8% and 2.7%.

Attwood's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Attwood is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group makes up 16.9% of the population in Attwood, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 8.5%. This concentration of the 55-64 age group is well above the national average of 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.0% to 5.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 9.6% to 8.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Attwood, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow by 45%, reaching 818 people from the current 562.