Blairgowrie

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Blairgowrie's population is estimated at around 2,845. This reflects an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,786. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,825 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 452 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Blairgowrie has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 projected demographic shifts, Blairgowrie is expected to increase by 586 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 21.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Blairgowrie when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Blairgowrie recorded around 29 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 145 homes. As of FY-26, five approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 173 people per approval, reflecting a low density area. Based on historical data from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been observed, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,271,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $24.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, implying balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Blairgowrie shows 106.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space, particularly families.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Blairgowrie to grow by 624 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Blairgowrie has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis places Blairgowrie well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Blairgowrie has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. Workforce participation in Blairgowrie is 45.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Residents are primarily employed in construction (29%), professional & technical services (20%), and retail trade (17%). The area has a high employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance employs only 9.2% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 14.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5%, labour force grew by 4.1%, resulting in a rise of 0.6 percentage points in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.5%, labour force grow by 4.0%, with unemployment increasing by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Blairgowrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Blairgowrie had a median income among taxpayers of $47,906 and an average level of $82,442. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,731 (median) and $92,467 (average). From the Census conducted in 2021, household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Blairgowrie, between the 35th and 46th percentiles. Income data shows that 27.0% of Blairgowrie's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region at 32.8%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.2% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Blairgowrie's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 85.5% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blairgowrie stood at 60.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.4% and rented ones at 14.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $1,989. The median weekly rent in Blairgowrie was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $380. Nationally, Blairgowrie's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.6% of all households, including 18.9% that are couples with children, 43.6% that are couples without children, and 5.9% that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households making up 29.8% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.4.

Blairgowrie demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 32.8% among residents aged 15+, which exceeds the SA4 region average of 23.5%. This rate is also higher than that of the SA3 area (25.0%), indicating a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%.

Vocational credentials are held by 35.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 15.7% and certificates at 20.2%. A total of 22.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.3% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 3.9% in tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Blairgowrie has 35 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 504 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents typically located 310 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 72 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Blairgowrie is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Blairgowrie faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 59% of Blairgowrie's total population (1,688 people) have private health cover, a rate exceptionally high compared to other areas. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 11.7% and 7.6% of residents respectively. Notably, 63.8% of Blairgowrie residents report no medical ailments, comparable to Greater Melbourne's 63.9%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 41.6% (1,183 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 29.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among Blairgowrie's seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Blairgowrie ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Blairgowrie had a cultural diversity level below average, with 87.8% of its population being citizens, 85.4% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Blairgowrie, comprising 48.0% of its population. Judaism, however, showed an overrepresentation with 0.2%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.5%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (11.6%). Some other ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Scottish was higher at 10.6% (vs regional 9.0%), Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).

Blairgowrie ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Blairgowrie is 58 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and the national norm of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Blairgowrie has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 65-74 (22.3% locally vs. an average of 10.2%), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 4.5%. The national percentage for the 65-74 age group is 9.4%. From 2021 to present, Blairgowrie's population has seen growth in the 75 to 84 age group from 12.7% to 15.4%, while the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 7.2% to 5.5% and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 11.6% to 10.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Blairgowrie. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 63%, adding 276 residents to reach 715. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 89% of the population growth, demonstrating a trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, both the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.