Badger Creek

Badger Creek is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Badger Creek is around 1,564, a decrease of 46 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,610. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,551 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. The population density ratio is approximately 174 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with an expected expansion of 47 persons in the suburb of Badger Creek by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 2.2% over the 17 years.

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

Badger Creek has had minimal development with just 2 approvals between 2015 and 2020. This limited activity suggests an established suburb with few new construction opportunities. This can support existing property values, though buyers should note the market may be relatively stable due to fewer transactions.

When measured against Greater Melbourne, Badger Creek records markedly lower building activity (94.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods, with 1 approval recorded in 2021. Nationally, this level of activity reflects market maturity and suggests possible development constraints.

Badger Creek has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting the region: Healesville Sanctuary Precinct Redevelopment (Stage 2), Maroondah Highway & Don Road Interchange Upgrade, Graceburn Gardens Estate, and The Memo Healesville Redevelopment are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Badger Creek remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Badger Creek's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a 16.2% representation. Unemployment rate was 4.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%.

As of December 2025826 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation is lower at 67.6% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. Moderate home work prevalence was noted, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant sectors include construction (16.2%), health care & social assistance (10.5%), and manufacturing (8.7%).

Construction is highly specialized with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Professional & technical jobs are underrepresented at 3.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, indicated by working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.6% while labour force grew by 1.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 4.2%. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising to 5.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Badger Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows income in Badger Creek is below the national average. The median assessed income is $44,945 and the average income stands at $57,284. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Badger Creek would be approximately $48,653 (median) and $62,010 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Badger Creek, between the 25th and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.1% of locals (548 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses.

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

Badger Creek's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Badger Creek was 40.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented ones at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Badger Creek was $323, lower than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Badger Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Badger Creek has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.7% of all households, including 30.2% composed of couples with children, 30.7% consisting of couples without children, and 12.5% being single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households making up 22.8% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Badger Creek fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 10.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.6%). A total of 24.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 9.4% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 2.5% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 2.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Badger Creek has four active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together provide 174 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 363 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Badger Creek residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.2% of Badger Creek residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 24 trips per day, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Badger Creek are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Badger Creek's health indicators show below-average results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average across both younger and older age groups. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent in Badger Creek compared to Greater Melbourne.

Private health cover is relatively low, with approximately 50% of the total population (~774 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.2%) and asthma (8.6%). 64.0% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Badger Creek has a higher proportion of seniors, with 23.8% aged 65 and over (372 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average nationally.

Badger Creek is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Badger Creek, surveyed in 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 85.7% of its population born in Australia, 91.4% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 33.3%. Judaism was underrepresented at 0.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.3%), Australian (30.2%), and Scottish (9.1%). Dutch (3.2%) and German (5.0%) were overrepresented, while Hungarian showed a slight increase from regional averages.

Badger Creek hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Badger Creek is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 13.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 10.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of those aged 75-84 has grown from 5.1% to 7.4%, and the 35-44 age group has increased from 11.2% to 13.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 13.3% to 10.5%, and the 55-64 age group has dropped from 16.0% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Badger Creek's age structure. The population aged 85 years and above is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 40 people (99%) from 40 to 81. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.