Devon Meadows

An assessment of population growth drivers in Devon Meadows reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Devon Meadows' population is estimated at around 1,845 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 294 people (19.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,551 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,548, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024, and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 78 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 19.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

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. Anticipating future population dynamics, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 2,759 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 164.0% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Devon Meadows when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Devon Meadows shows around 7 new homes approved each year. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 37 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 24.2 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period.

This high demand outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $372,000. In FY-26, there have been $798,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Devon Meadows has seen substantially reduced construction, with 71.0% fewer approvals per person.

This scarcity of new properties can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. All new construction in the area since FY-21 has been comprised of detached houses, maintaining its traditional low density character focused on family homes. As of now, there are approximately 267 people per dwelling approval in Devon Meadows, indicating potential room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Devon Meadows is projected to add 3,025 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the area.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Botanic Ridge Secondary College, Peppercorn Hill Estate, Settlers Run Estate, and Casey Fields South Employment Precinct. Below is a list of projects expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Devon Meadows shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Devon Meadows has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% and estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,150 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation in Devon Meadows is high at 92.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 18.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment levels are particularly high at 2.3 times the regional average, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.9%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, labour force grew by 5.9%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. 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 Devon Meadows' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended 30 June 2023, Devon Meadows had a median income among taxpayers of $42,159 and an average income of $47,621. These figures are lower than the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 for Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% from financial year ended 30 June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $45,637 and average income would be around $51,550 as of that date. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Devon Meadows rank modestly, between the 38th and 52nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution data shows that 35.8% of individuals (660 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per year, which aligns with regional levels where this cohort also represents 32.8%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Devon Meadows, as per the latest Census, all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Devon Meadows stood at 48.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented ones at 13.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,105, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $392, slightly above Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Devon Meadows' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.3% of all households, including 39.0% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Devon Meadows fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 33.8%. Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.8% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Devon Meadows has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together provide 86 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is limited, with residents typically living 666 meters away from the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most people commute outwards using their cars, with 92% doing so and only 5% walking. On average, there are 2.4 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 18.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 12 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Devon Meadows's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Devon Meadows residents. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions have low prevalence across all age groups.

Private health cover is low at 46% (844 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Nationally, it's 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (9.6%) and mental health issues (7.5%). 66.8% of residents report no medical ailments, versus Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have above average chronic health conditions prevalence. 20.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (383 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes rank high nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Devon Meadows records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Devon Meadows, as per the census conducted on 29 August 2016, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 19.4% of its population born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Devon Meadows, accounting for 48.4% of the population. However, Islam showed an overrepresentation, comprising 2.9% of the population compared to the regional average of 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.7%), English (26.5%), and Other (8.1%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 2.7%, Russian at 0.8%, and Hungarian at 0.4%, compared to regional averages of 1.2%, 0.4%, and 0.3% respectively.

Devon Meadows hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Devon Meadows is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 12.3% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 7.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 11.0% to 14.8%, and the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 13.0% to 15.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 10.9% to 7.0%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 4.5% to 2.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Devon Meadows's age structure, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 583 people (214%) from 273 to 857.