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 since the Census, Devon Meadows' population is estimated at around 1,767 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 216 people (13.9%) 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 in June 2024 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 74 persons per square kilometer. Devon Meadows' 13.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%), 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 2,765 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 176.3% 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 shows Devon Meadows has seen approximately 7 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 37 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 24.2 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

The supply of new dwellings is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $372,000. In FY-26, $798,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Devon Meadows shows substantially reduced construction, with 71.0% below the regional average per person.

This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space in family homes. With around 267 people per dwelling approval, Devon Meadows shows a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, population forecasts indicate Devon Meadows will gain approximately 3,116 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Devon Meadows has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

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

Devon Meadows has a diverse 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 5.7% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,167 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is lower at 58.6%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has a strong presence, with employment share 2.3 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 3.9% compared to the regional 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.7%, while labour force grew by 6.1%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne's employment growth was 3.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Devon Meadows' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Devon Meadows had a median taxpayer income of $42,159 and an average income of $47,621 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national averages for median ($57,688) and average incomes ($75,164). By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $45,637 and average income around $51,550, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Devon Meadows are modest, ranking between the 38th and 52nd percentiles. Income analysis shows that 35.8% of residents (632 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, which is consistent with surrounding regions' trend of 32.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting 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 recorded in the latest Census, all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This differed from Melbourne metro's composition of 91.5% houses and 8.5% 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 average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Devon Meadows was $392, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.3 percent of all households, including 39.0 percent couples with children, 30.5 percent couples without children, and 10.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.7 percent, with lone person households at 17.1 percent and group households comprising 1.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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 prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 43.5% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (33.8%). Educational participation is 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

The analysis of public transportation in Devon Meadows shows that there are currently 21 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 86 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as limited, with residents on average located approximately 666 meters away from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages around 12 trips per day, which equates to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Devon Meadows are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Devon Meadows shows lower-than-average health outcomes with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older residents. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46%, covering around 808 people, compared to Greater Melbourne's 49.8%. Nationally, the average private health cover stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.6% of residents) and mental health issues (7.5%). About 66.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 76.4%. Devon Meadows has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.7%, with around 365 people, compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Devon Meadows are strong, performing better than the general population.

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 has a cultural diversity above average, with 19.4% of its population born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Devon Meadows, comprising 48.4% of people. Islam comprises 2.9%, substantially lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 11.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.7%), English (26.5%), and Other (8.1%). Notably, Dutch ancestry is overrepresented at 2.7%, Russian at 0.8%, and Hungarian at 0.4% compared to regional averages.

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

Devon Meadows has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 12.1% of Devon Meadows' population, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort comprises only 8.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has grown from 11.0% to 14.4%, and the 5-14 cohort increased from 13.0% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 10.9% to 8.1%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 4.5% to 3.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Devon Meadows' age profile will change significantly. Leading this shift, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 231% (604 people), reaching 866 from 261.