Deanside

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

The population of the suburb of Deanside is estimated at around 4,485 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,831 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 654 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,484 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,895 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 439 persons per square kilometer. Deanside's growth rate of 585.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to grow by 3,862 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 15.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Deanside among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Deanside has seen approximately 417 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 2,086 homes were approved, with another 187 in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, an average of 0.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

The average construction cost of new homes is $370,000. In FY-26, there have been $19.1 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Deanside has 2326.0% more development activity per person. New building activity consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% townhouses or apartments. There are approximately 3 people per dwelling approval in the area.

By 2041, Deanside is projected to grow by 709 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Thornhill Park, Kororoit Part 2 Precinct Structure Plan, and Woodlea Active Open Space Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Deanside shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Deanside's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 15.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025543 residents were employed, aligning with Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.7%, but workforce participation lagged significantly at 16.5%.

Census responses indicated that 26.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. Notably, the area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level, while professional & technical services showed lower representation at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The ratio of one worker per resident, as recorded in the Census, suggests substantial local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 15.3%, and labour force grew by 17.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. 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 Deanside's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Deanside is below the national average. The median assessed income is $56,972, while the average income stands at $64,501. 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 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,672 (median) and $69,822 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Deanside rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 78th percentiles. The data shows that the largest segment comprises 49.3% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,211 residents), similar to the broader area where 32.8% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 18.8% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Deanside is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Deanside, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses at 100.0%, with no other dwelling types recorded (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Melbourne metro's composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Deanside stood at 13.4%, lower than Melbourne metro's level. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (62.4%) or rented (24.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,211, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Deanside was $401, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Deanside's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.2% of all households, including 46.4% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 14.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.8%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6 people.

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

Educational attainment in Deanside is notably high, with 35.9% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of the latest data available. This compares favourably to the broader SA3 area at 24.3% and Australia-wide at 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.3% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.5% and certificates make up 14.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the reported period. This includes 15.6% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 5.2% 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 three active stops operating within Deanside, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by three individual routes, collectively providing 670 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1017 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 7% using train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 26.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 95 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 223 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Deanside is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Deanside demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low across both younger and older age cohorts.

The prevalence of common health conditions was quite low, with approximately 52% of the total population (~2,347 people) having private health cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.8 and 5.6% of residents respectively. 80.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 9.4% of residents aged 65 and over (421 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Deanside is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Deanside, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country, has 49.4% of its population born overseas and 59.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, making up 54.1% of people in Deanside. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other religions, comprising 8.1% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (29.2%), Indian (12.1%), and Australian (10.6%). Notably, Filipino (8.1%) Maltese (5.6%) and Croatian (3.4%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Deanside hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Deanside's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Deanside has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.7%). Between 2021 and the present, demographic aging is evident as the median age increased from 29 to 31 years. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 grew from 3.3% to 6.5%, while those aged 55-64 increased from 5.2% to 7.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 declined from 21.6% to 15.6%, and those aged 0-4 decreased from 8.4% to 5.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Deanside. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 202 people (43%), increasing from 466 to 669 residents. Meanwhile, the 35-44 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.