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Deepdene (Vic.) has an estimated 2,064 residents, down from 2,101 at the 2021 Census — a change of 37 people, or 1.8%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,346 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to municipal adjustments compiled by AreaSearch using national register updates alongside census records, the suburb of Deepdene (Vic.) is home to approximately 2,064 residents as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 37 individuals (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the registry stood at 2,101 people. The local population level of 2,064 is derived from recent ABS regional records published in June 2025 combined with an additional 1 validated new addresses confirmed since the census. This head count results in a spatial density of 2,345 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quarter of all Australian areas measured.
Recent population gains were almost exclusively driven by net arrivals from abroad. Projections developed by ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, are used for regional forecasting. In locations where this data is unavailable, projections rely on 2023 state government models adjusted by aggregating local government area trends to regional scales, with age-specific growth trajectories extended from 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated numbers, the suburb of Deepdene (Vic.) is projected to expand by 89 persons by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 4.3% over the 16 years, aligning the locality with the slower-growing quarter of analyzed areas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Deepdene (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 6.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building registry files show that Deepdene has maintained an annual average of about 14 new home approvals, representing a sum of 71 residential approvals over the 5 fiscal years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, with no new approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. Against a backdrop of recent population declines, this volume of construction represents a balanced supply rate that benefits potential buyers. Additionally, commercial development permits have reached $2.9 million this fiscal year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the neighborhood. Relative to the broader metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne, construction volume in Deepdene is slightly higher, running 22.0% above the per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps support local values while giving buyers options.
The building pipeline is divided between standalone houses, which make up 44.0% of approvals, and townhouses or apartments, which comprise 56.0%. This shift toward higher-density options offers affordable entry paths for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers, representing a shift from the historic housing stock that currently features 67.0% houses due to scarcer vacant land and new consumer preferences. The presence of roughly 85 people per dwelling approval indicates a low density profile. Local population forecasts indicate the community will add 89 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations. Current building trends suggest that incoming housing volume will comfortably accommodate this growth, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially allowing population numbers to exceed formal projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Deepdene (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 120 current infrastructure and development projects close to Deepdene (Vic.), worth an estimated $16.9 billion. 30 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes play a key role in shaping property and economic trends. AreaSearch has identified 4 active projects in the surrounding area that are expected to influence local conditions, including the Koonung Creek Reserve Restoration, the Parring Collection, the townhome project at 1207-1209 Burke Road, and Boston Balwyn.
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White & Weston Balwyn Village
A sophisticated collection of 45 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a low-rise three-level building designed by Cera Stribley with gardens by Jack Merlo. Features a full-line Coles supermarket at ground level, opposite Balwyn Park with premium finishes including Miele appliances, a 7.5-star NatHERS rating, and an energy-optimised design aligned with Sustainability Victoria's Whole of Home Initiative. Construction has commenced, with demolition completed and builders mobilising on site.
Rochester Canterbury
Integrated retirement living, residential aged care and community precinct on Rochester Road in Canterbury, VIC, developed by BASScare and designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke. The approved masterplan comprises 62 retirement living apartments (2 and 3 bedroom, including penthouses) plus 5 townhomes, alongside 45 residential aged care suites. Community facilities include a cafe with grocer, community hall, activity rooms, pool, spa, sauna, gym, allied health rooms, cinema, salon, art studio and craft workshop, with landscaping oriented around the adjacent Shrublands Creek Reserve.Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026, with residents able to move in from late 2028. Note: the site was previously marketed as a separate 42-residence Canterbury Gardens townhouse and apartment proposal by Luxe Property Group; that scheme does not appear to have proceeded and has been superseded by the BASScare redevelopment.
1207-1209 Burke Road Townhomes
A premium permit-approved development site for 12 architect-designed luxury townhomes by Cera Stribley. Located on a 2,405sqm site with over 40m street frontage to Burke Road in Kew's prestigious Sackville Ward. The development offers boutique luxury living in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs with potential for yield uplift under Victoria's new Townhouse and Low Rise Code.
Nido Early School Hawthorn East
Construction of a premium 68-place early learning centre incorporating the adaptive reuse and extension of a heritage-listed Queen Anne villa. The project will provide Reggio Emilia inspired education for children from 6 weeks to school age with purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning spaces, atelier art studios, landscaped gardens and on-site kitchen facilities. The operator is targeting an opening in mid 2026, subject to final approvals.
Arteur
A bespoke luxury townhome project from leading firm Embrace Architects, presenting a lifestyle of enduring style and quality in Kew. This limited collection of 10 stunning townhomes features meticulously designed residences with timeless elegance, integrated Miele appliances, private lifts, solar panels, and EV chargers. Built by Community Constructions Group with landscaping by John Patrick.
Maling Road Mixed-Use Development (Canterbury Hill)
A boutique collection of 28 luxury residences above ground-floor retail in the heart of the historic Maling Road precinct. The project was designed by Carr Architecture and developed by Figurehead.
Glenferrie Place Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Glenferrie Place Plan to revitalise the Glenferrie precinct, creating a more vibrant and connected local economy. Key initiatives include urban greening, sustainable transport improvements, streetscape upgrades, and the ongoing transformation of the Columbia Street laneway into a safe, people-focused space with improved amenity, landscaping, and accessibility to the station.
Camberwell House
Landmark 12-storey mixed-use development designed by Cera Stribley for Above Zero. Features 36 penthouse-style apartments, 6 levels of commercial office, and ground floor retail. Set to be City of Boroondara's second tallest building with spectacular city skyline views.
993 residents of Deepdene (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,022. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 57.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professional roles, coupled with an unemployment rate of only 2.8% and steady hiring patterns over the past year. By March 2026, there were 993 residents in active employment, keeping the local jobless rate 1.9% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while participation in the labour market remains low at 57.0% compared to 70.2% across the wider metropolitan area. Census records indicate that 44.5% of the workforce operated from home, a figure that was likely influenced by health restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed in healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and education. The neighborhood shows a strong specialization in professional and technical services, where the employment concentration is 1.5 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, the construction sector is underrepresented, employing 4.7% of working residents compared to 9.7% across the region. A comparison of census employment locations and population counts suggests that a large portion of the workforce travels outside the local area for their jobs. Labor force registers show a 0.4% rise in active participants in the 12 months leading to March 2026, while the number of employed residents fell by 0.4%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labor force growth of 2.3%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term occupational projections released in May-25 offer a guide to future hiring trends. By applying national forecasts of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years to the local industry mix, employment among residents is projected to rise by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Deepdene (Vic.) is $2,243 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $982 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,176 a year against an average of $107,504. The average runs 91% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Tax office data compiled for the 2023 financial year ranks local earnings among the highest in the country. The median tax return in the area was $56,176 and the average stood at $107,504, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $61,580 for the median and $117,846 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms high relative wealth, placing family, household, and individual earnings in the 77th to 80th national percentiles.
Income distributions show 27.9% of residents (575 individuals) earn more than $4000 weekly, contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 32.8%. High earners represent a large share of the community, with 37.1% earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing costs require 13.4% of typical earnings, disposable income ranks in the 82nd percentile, and the SEIFA index puts the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deepdene (Vic.) had 785 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 9% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $501 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 22.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate the local housing stock is composed of 66.8% separate houses and 33.3% alternative formats like townhouses and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats across metropolitan Melbourne. The level of home ownership is high at 50.6%, with the remaining properties split between those with active mortgages at 28.0% and rental properties at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 is higher than the metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $501 exceeds the metropolitan benchmark of $390. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deepdene (Vic.) counted 785 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 72.1% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 33.9%, couples without children at 28.3%, and single parent households at 8.9%. The remaining 27.9% are non-family households, which are mostly individuals living alone at 25.2% and group houses at 2.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people matches the metropolitan Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.0% of adults in Deepdene (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 34.1% with a bachelor degree and 16.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 7.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 543 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,165 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education completion rates are exceptionally high, with 54.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This concentration of degrees supports participation in professional industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 34.1% of residents, postgraduate credentials by 16.1%, and graduate diplomas by 3.8%. Vocational education accounts for 18.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 7.7%. A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.3% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student body is composed of 9.4% in secondary schools, 9.2% in higher education, and 7.8% in primary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Deepdene (Vic.) reaches 8 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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There are 8 active public transport stops within the local boundaries, consisting of light rail infrastructure. These stops accommodate 2 separate routes that run a combined 3,420 weekly services. The average distance to the nearest transit stop is 213 meters, indicating good accessibility. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 83% of working residents driving a car, 6% using the train, and 5% walking to work, while household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars. Working from home was recorded at 44.5% during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic measures.
Transit schedules show an average of 488 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 427 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
71.3% of residents in Deepdene (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health records indicate favorable outcomes across the neighborhood, with low rates of common health conditions observed in both younger and older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage is very common, held by approximately 69% of the population (1,426 people), which compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 8.6% and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 71.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health standards are strong among working-age individuals, and senior citizens, who make up 27.9% of the population (575 people) compared to 15.0% regionally, register above-average health outcomes that align with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.1% of Deepdene (Vic.) residents were born overseas and 34.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 80% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.6%) and English (21.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics show a diverse community, with 38.1% of residents born outside Australia and 34.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.2% of the population. The local area has a notable concentration of Buddhist residents, who represent 5.6% of the population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Chinese ancestry is declared by 21.6% of the population, which is higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%. This is followed by English ancestry at 21.3% and Australian ancestry at 15.6%. Other heritage lines include Hungarian at 0.4% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Vietnamese at 1.9% (compared to 1.9% regionally), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deepdene (Vic.) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The local median age of 46 years is higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Residents aged 85 and over are highly represented at 6.9% of the local population, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are underrepresented at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 85 and older grew from 5.6% to 6.9%, and the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 8.8% to 10.1%, while those aged 35 to 44 fell from 11.1% to 10.1%. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate that the group aged 85 and over will expand by 85 people (60%) from 142 to 228, with older residents aged 65 and over accounting for 87% of all projected population growth, while the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deepdene (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,101 at the 2021 Census → 2,064 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20728). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.