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Delahey has an estimated 7,859 residents, down from 8,077 at the 2021 Census — a change of 218 people, or 2.7%. The population has thinned by an average 1.6% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 2,239 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Delahey records an estimated population of approximately 7,859 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases alongside 4 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This figure denotes a contraction of 218 people (2.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 8,077 people. AreaSearch established this resident count of 7,859 following the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS together with subsequent address additions. Consequently, the suburb of Delahey exhibits a population density of 2,239 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark across AreaSearch study locations.
In recent times, population additions were predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which constituted roughly 79.0% of total demographic gains. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 base year for each SA2 district. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections rely on the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases, adapted via weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 geographic scales. Furthermore, age-cohort growth rates derived from these aggregations are utilized for all territories over the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, the suburb of Delahey is slated for population growth slightly beneath the national median for statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting a gain of 362 persons to 2041, which equates to an aggregate expansion of 4.6% across the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that residential construction in Delahey has tracked at roughly 1 new dwelling approval annually, generating an estimated 7 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. In the context of recent population contraction, this level of development has proven relatively sufficient for property purchasers, with newly approved dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $644,000, underscoring a builder focus on higher-tier, premium residential stock. Furthermore, commercial planning activity is evidenced by $23.2 million in commercial approvals registered during this financial year, highlighting moderate non-residential expansion.
Per capita residential construction in Delahey trails regional levels markedly, sitting 92.0% below the benchmark for Greater Melbourne. Such limited volumes of incoming stock typically bolster buyer competition and valuations across established housing. Construction rates are likewise below the nationwide average, reflecting local planning restrictions and the settled character of the area. Recent dwelling additions have been exclusively standalone houses, reinforcing suburban appeal for buyers seeking detached space. This focus on detached builds exceeds the distribution recorded at Census (76.0%), highlighting sustained appetite for single-family residences amid an established market recording around 3967 people per dwelling approval. According to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, population projections indicate that Delahey will add 362 residents through to 2041. Should current building construction rates persist, incoming residential supply could face difficulties accommodating demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among purchasers and placing upward pressure on property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Delahey
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Delahey, worth an estimated $195 million. A further 96 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $42.5 billion. 29 are already under construction and 24 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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Community development and local performance are significantly shaped by major infrastructure undertakings and strategic planning initiatives. AreaSearch has highlighted 5 key projects positioned to influence the area, notably including the Copperfield Estate, Kings Park Reserve Sports Facilities Upgrades, Delahey Village Shopping Centre Expansion & Refurbishment, and Greenwich Park Estate.
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Delahey Village Shopping Centre Expansion & Refurbishment
Refurbishment and expansion of the Delahey Village Shopping Centre, a key neighbourhood activity centre. The precinct is anchored by a Coles supermarket and includes specialty retail, medical services, and community facilities.
Greenwich Park Estate
Greenwich Park Estate is an established residential community developed by Frasers Property in Delahey, Victoria. Completed circa 2015, the estate comprises approximately 450 dwellings, offering family homes surrounded by parklands and close to local community facilities.
Baptcare Keilor Downs Affordable Housing
Construction of 47 social and affordable housing dwellings, comprised of 23 single-storey and 24 double-storey units, delivered under Victoria's Big Housing Build program. The homes are accessed via a new internal loop road connecting to Thornhill Drive, each with one car space and landscaped front and rear yards. The project is a partnership between Baptcare Affordable Housing and the Victorian Government, part of a combined 95-home commitment across Keilor Downs and Lalor. Civil works are well underway on site.
Aspire Community
Master-planned residential community by Villawood Properties in Fraser Rise, offering titled land for sale, house and land packages, and townhomes. Home to over 1,400 families with active construction and sales ongoing for remaining stages.
Copperfield Estate
A well-established Stockland residential community in Delahey, Victoria, featuring over 620 homes, parks, and proximity to local schools and Copperfield College. The estate was completed around 2018.
Taylors Creek Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential community by ID_Land delivering around 620 new homes, local parks and future neighborhood convenience retail in Kings Park, within Melbourne's western suburbs.
Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Major new all-electric aquatic and leisure centre being delivered by Melton City Council in Fraser Rise. The facility will include a 50 metre competition pool, learn-to-swim pools, splash play areas, water slides, spas, sauna, Australia's first dedicated aquatic sensory space, fitness and allied health facilities, community spaces, cafe and rooftop deck. Construction commenced in November 2025 with Kane Constructions appointed as the head contractor. The project is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and is scheduled to open in 2028.
Taylors Quarter
Taylors Quarter is a 9.1 hectare EnviroDevelopment certified residential subdivision of 171 lots in Taylors Lakes, the final major land release in the area. Land lots and townhomes, built by Sienna Homes, are now fully sold out, with individual home construction continuing across the estate. Messara Park, featuring a playground, BBQ facilities, bocce court and orchard, was completed in September 2022. The estate offers excellent access to schools, the freeway, Watergardens Shopping Centre and Watergardens train station.
4,149 residents of Delahey are employed, from a labour force of 4,486. Unemployment sits at 7.5%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,001, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Delahey maintains a capable labour pool characterized by strong representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.5% and estimated year-on-year employment growth of 0.7%, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,149, while local joblessness exceeds the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8% by 2.7%. Workforce participation stands at 67.2%, trailing the Greater Melbourne rate of 70.1%. At the Census, working from home was reported by 16.3% of workers, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local resident employment is centered primarily within health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
The workforce displays an exceptional concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the local employment proportion is 2.1 times that of the broader region. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.6% of the workforce in Delahey compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Because the locality is overwhelmingly residential, local employment capacity remains constrained relative to the size of the resident working population recorded at the Census. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM data shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, Delahey recorded a 0.7% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in the labour force, lifting the local unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment climb by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.3%, with joblessness increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Further context is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from Mar-26, which anticipate nationwide job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Extrapolating these industry trends across Delahey's sectoral mix suggests potential local job growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years for illustrative weighting purposes, excluding localized population forecasts.
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Median household income in Delahey is $1,486 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,082 a year against an average of $51,917. 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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According to AreaSearch examination of postcode ATO figures for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Delahey track below the Australian benchmark, recording a median income of $44,082 and an average income of $51,917. In comparison, Greater Melbourne generated a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $48,323 and average earnings at $56,911. Data from the 2021 Census positioned individual weekly earnings at the 13th percentile ($611 weekly), whereas household earnings reached the 34th percentile.
Among income tiers, 32.9% of residents (2,585 residents) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely matching the regional proportion of 32.8%. Following housing costs, households retain 85.0% of income for living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Delahey had 2,701 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 23.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential landscape of Delahey comprised 76.2% houses and 23.7% other dwellings, including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures, differing from the Melbourne metro distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 36.5%, considerably higher than across Melbourne metro, while 39.9% of properties carried a mortgage and 23.6% were rented. Typical housing expenditures were comparatively affordable: median monthly mortgage repayments stood at $1,517 (versus $2,000 in Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally), and median weekly rent was $350 (versus $390 in Melbourne metro and $375 nationally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Delahey counted 2,701 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic fabric is predominantly composed of family households at 76.9%, which break down into couples with children (38.2%), couples without children (21.1%), and single parent families (16.3%). Non-family living arrangements represent 23.1% of households, consisting of lone person households at 21.4% and group households at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy stands at a median of 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
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18.7% of adults in Delahey hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,214 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 967 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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Educational attainment in the district shows lower tertiary completion rates, with 18.7% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees account for the majority of higher education qualifications at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical credentials are held by 28.9% of persons aged 15+, consisting of certificates at 20.0% and advanced diplomas at 8.9%. Engagement in learning across the community is substantial, with 27.9% of local residents actively enrolled in formal study. This comprises 8.3% attending primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.4% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
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Public transport in Delahey reaches 30 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transport connectivity within Delahey includes 30 operational bus stops serviced by 5 distinct routes, delivering 1,572 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 199 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban residential profile, outbound commuting is prevalent, with private car travel representing the primary mode at 89% and train transit accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average, while 16.3% of residents recorded working from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit service across all routes averages 224 trips per day, providing approximately 52 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.0% of residents in Delahey report no long-term health condition. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health indicators in Delahey broadly align with national averages regarding mortality and chronic conditions, though common health ailments are somewhat elevated among older age groups. Private health insurance participation is notably subdued at approximately 47% (~3,729 people), trailing both Greater Melbourne (56.7%) and the national benchmark (55.7%). Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health conditions locally, recorded among 7.9 and 6.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.0% of the community reported having no medical conditions, comparable to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes for residents under 65 track ahead of average.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 19.8% of the local population (1,556 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.1%, with health metrics for older cohorts facing certain challenges despite comparing more favorably at a national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
50.4% of Delahey residents were born overseas and 62.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 93% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.4%) and Vietnamese (10.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Delahey stands as an exceptionally multicultural community, with 50.4% of residents born abroad and 62.2% utilizing a non-English language in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 55.5% of residents. In addition, Buddhism shows a notable presence, accounting for 11.3% of the local population in comparison to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, the leading cohorts are Other at 21.3% (exceeding the regional share of 14.6%), Australian at 11.4% (below the regional share of 18.4%), and Vietnamese at 10.9% (significantly above the regional average of 1.9%).
Other prominent demographic representations include Filipino backgrounds at 5.6% (versus 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 6.2% (versus 1.1%), and Macedonian at 4.5% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Delahey is 39. 27.2% 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 age profile in Delahey leans older, with retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprising 19.8% of the population on estimates updated to August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne. Conversely, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 27.0%, below the regional benchmark of 32.1%. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 39, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. The retiree and elderly cohort has experienced the most pronounced growth, rising from 15.6% at the Census to an estimated 19.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, seniors are projected to drive local population growth by adding 593 residents (38%) to reach 2,149, whereas young to middle aged adults, along with children and young adults, are anticipated to decline in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Delahey
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,077 at the 2021 Census → 7,859 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 Aug 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 (SAL20731). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.