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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the Badger Creek statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 1,563 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a decrease of 47 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,610 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,551, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 174 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated for the Badger Creek (SA2), with an expected growth of 62 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 5.0% in total 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 one approval over five years. This indicates a mature area where new housing opportunities are rare. While this can support property values through limited supply, it also suggests a stable, settled market with less turnover.

Relative to Greater Melbourne, Badger Creek records markedly lower building activity. In recent periods, development activity has picked up. Nationally, however, development activity is still lower than average, reflecting market maturity and 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 has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Healesville Sanctuary Precinct Redevelopment (Stage 2). Other notable projects include Maroondah Highway & Don Road Interchange Upgrade, Graceburn Gardens Estate, and The Memo Healesville Redevelopment.

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

Badger Creek has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.9% and estimated employment growth of 1.1% over the past year.

As of September 2025819 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is at 60.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction is particularly specialized, with a share of employment 1.7 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented, at 3.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, while labour force grew by 0.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Victorian employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Badger Creek's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simple 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 indicates that income in Badger Creek is below the national average. The median 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% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $48,653 (median) and $62,010 (average). Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Badger Creek rank modestly, between the 25th and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that 35.1% of locals (548 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting regional patterns where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing expenses, 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Badger Creek stood at 40.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented ones at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Badger Creek was $323, compared to Melbourne metro's $380. Nationally, Badger Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.7.

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 - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.6%). A total of 24.8% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 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 distinct routes that together facilitate 174 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically situated 363 meters away from the nearest stop.

The average service frequency across all routes is 24 trips per day, which equates to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Badger Creek is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Badger Creek faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% of its total population (~774 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 53.1%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.2%) and asthma (8.6%). 64.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 66.9%. Badger Creek has 367 people aged 65 and over, representing 23.5% of its population, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's 19.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, 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 in Badger Creek, comprising 33.3% of people. However, Judaism was not represented in Badger Creek's population, compared to a regional average of 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.3%), Australian (30.2%), and Scottish (9.1%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 3.2% (compared to 3.2% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%), and German at 5.0% (vs 3.6%).

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 make up 13.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise 11.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 7.2%, and the 35 to 44 age cohort has risen from 11.2% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 13.3% to 11.0%, and the 55 to 64 age group has fallen from 16.0% to 14.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Badger Creek's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 49 people (44%), rising from 112 to 162. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.