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Devon Meadows has an estimated 1,563 residents. Density is about 66 people per 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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Devon Meadows has an estimated population of approximately 1,563 as of May 2026, according to recent analysis of ABS population datasets and new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census. Compared to the 1,551 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a minor increase of 12 people (0.8%). The calculation stems from an estimated resident base of 1,525 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 66 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and potential space for future residential expansion.
The key factor driving population growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 77.0% of the recent population gains, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. AreaSearch incorporates regional demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 regions lacking these numbers, projections are generated using 2023 Victorian State Government LGA forecasts adjusted through weighted aggregation to SA2 levels, with age-bracket growth trends from these models applied to the years 2032 through 2041. Based on these aggregated SA2 projections, a major population surge is expected within the top quartile of analysed regions, with the suburb of Devon Meadows projected to add 393 residents by 2041, representing a total gain of 22.7% over the 16-year timeframe.
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Data from the ABS building approvals mapped to local areas shows that Devon Meadows typically averages about 1 dwellings approved annually, with 9 residential approvals finalized over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 1 so far in FY-26. Amidst recent population declines, this volume of new housing supply has likely balanced demand to give purchasers sufficient options, with approved builds carrying an average construction value of $372,000. In addition, commercial approvals for the current financial year total $798,000, pointing to very low levels of commercial construction. Compared against the broader metropolitan area, Devon Meadows registers extremely low residential building activity, tracking 92.0% below the Greater Melbourne per-capita average.
This limited introduction of new housing stock generally helps support demand and value retention for established local homes. This rate also sits below the national benchmark, reflecting a mature residential landscape and potential zoning limits. Furthermore, all recent residential construction has consisted of standalone homes, reinforcing the low-density character of the neighborhood which appeals to buyers looking for larger lots. The ratio of 3040 people per single dwelling approval highlights the quiet, slow-paced construction market in the area. Looking forward, the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch project that the suburb of Devon Meadows will add 355 residents by 2041. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of new dwellings may lag behind this population influx, which could intensify buyer competition and encourage upward pressure on house prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Devon Meadows
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Devon Meadows, worth an estimated $153 million. A further 128 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.1 billion. 45 are already under construction and 43 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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, major developments, and planning schemes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments of local significance include Botanic Ridge Secondary College, Peppercorn Hill Estate, Casey Fields South Employment Precinct, and Settlers Run Estate, with the primary projects outlined below.
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Botanic Ridge Secondary College
New government secondary college in Botanic Ridge designed for up to 1,100 students from Years 7-12. The campus includes STEM learning spaces, performing arts facilities, specialist technology areas, outdoor sports fields and modern general learning areas. The school opened for students in 2026.
Settlers Run Estate
The Settlers Run Golf and Residential Community is an established masterplanned community in Botanic Ridge. It is centred around the Greg Norman-designed golf course and includes first-class country club facilities. The final residential release (Stage 3) is now complete, with the wider Botanic Ridge estate being fully sold out. The overall community includes over 1,400 homes.
Peppercorn Hill Estate
New residential community by Satterley Property Group offering townhomes and house-and-land packages adjacent to Botanic Ridge Village.
Ortus
Boutique residential estate in Cranbourne East by Blue Ocean Developments comprising 63 land lots and The Rise townhomes. Construction is substantially complete with final premium land lots still being marketed and the townhome release sold out.
Crestwood Place Estate
Crestwood Place is a boutique master-planned residential community in Cranbourne East, developed by Solovey. The estate offers 56 exclusive land lots across three stages, combining suburban living with convenient access to schools, parks, shopping centres, and public transport. All lots have been sold, with Stage 1 titles anticipated Q3 2025.
Kulap Primary School
Government primary school in Clyde catering for Prep to Year 6, with an administration and library building, two learning neighbourhoods, hard courts, a sports field, and a community hub. Known during planning as Ballarto Road Primary School (interim name), the school was officially named Kulap Primary School following community and Traditional Owner consultation (Kulap is a Boonwurrung word meaning emu). The school opened in Term 1, 2026 with Mati Azadzoi as founding principal. A co-located kindergarten, Kulap Kindergarten, is run on-site by Community Kinders Plus.
Botanic Ridge Village Shopping Centre
Botanic Ridge Village is a community shopping centre built to service the fast-growing suburb of Botanic Ridge. It features a full-line Coles supermarket, Liquorland, and convenient specialty retailers offering fresh food choices, eateries, health services, and community facilities. The centre opened on 18 May 2022 and serves as a focal point for the local community.
Casey Fields Mini-Stadium and Womens Centre for Excellence
Development of a mini-stadium and womens centre for excellence at Casey Fields to enhance facilities for womens sports, including AFLW, with grandstand fit-out, lights, amenities, and more.
548 residents of Devon Meadows are employed, from a labour force of 554. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 46.6%. 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. 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 split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with construction workers particularly well represented, and a low unemployment rate of 1.1% based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, the employed resident count stood at 548, with local unemployment tracking 3.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force is low at 46.6% compared to 70.2% across the metropolitan area. The Census recorded that a moderate 18.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows a strong local concentration, with the proportion of workers in this sector reaching 2.3 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 3.9% of local jobs compared to 10.1% across the region. The comparison between the local working population in the Census and the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 indicates that the local labor force contracted by 16.7% and the number of employed residents decreased by 16.6%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Melbourne, which saw employment rise by 2.1%, the labor force expand by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate climb by 0.2 percentage points. Long-term employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide an indication of potential occupational demand, which has been matched against the local job profile. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests a potential growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local demographic changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Devon Meadows is $1,790 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $746 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,159 a year against an average of $47,621. 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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Based on the 2023 financial year ATO tax dataset aggregated by postcode, taxpayers in Devon Meadows recorded a median income of $42,159 and an average income of $47,621. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,215 for the median and $52,202 for the average. Census data places local household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range between the 38th and 52nd percentiles.
The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 35.8% of residents (559 people), similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. Residents retain 86.7% of their earnings after meeting housing expenses, indicating good disposable income levels, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Devon Meadows had 492 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $392 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,105 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Devon Meadows at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types, such as townhouses or apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where standalone houses made up 67.9% and alternative dwellings comprised 32.1%. Home ownership rates were high, with 48.4% of households owning their properties outright, while the remaining homes were occupied by households with a mortgage (38.0%) or renting tenants (13.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,105, which is above the metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $392, compared to the regional median of $390.
On a national level, housing costs are elevated, with mortgage payments and rents in the area exceeding the Australian averages of $1,863 and $375 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Devon Meadows counted 492 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 80.3%, consisting of couples with children at 39.0%, couples without children at 30.5%, and single parent households at 10.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.7% of households, with single-person households at 17.1% and group housing at 1.8%. The median household occupancy is 2.9 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.2% of adults in Devon Meadows hold a university qualification, including 9.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 291 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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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The region presents low rates of higher education, with university attainment (13.2%) falling well short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among those with university degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificate credentials (33.8%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.6% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This enrollment is distributed across primary schools (11.8%), secondary schools (7.3%), and tertiary programs (2.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Devon Meadows means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the area include 21 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 86 passenger trips per week. Transport access is limited, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop standing at 666 meters. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 92%, and 5% of people walking. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 2.4, which is above the metropolitan average.
The 2021 Census recorded that 18.8% of employed residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. Service frequency averages 12 runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 4 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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66.8% of residents in Devon Meadows report no long-term health condition. 6.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 outcomes for local residents are generally positive, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results consistent with national averages and typical rates of common illnesses across age groups, though private health insurance coverage is low at 46% of the population (~715 people). This rate compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded were arthritis, affecting 9.6% of the population, and mental health conditions, affecting 7.5% of residents, while 66.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Chronic illness rates among working-age individuals are higher than average. Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.5% of the population (289 people), exceeding the Greater Melbourne proportion of 15.0%. Seniors in the area enjoy particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Devon Meadows is largely Australian-born, at 80.6% of residents, with 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.7%) and English (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays moderate cultural diversity, with 19.4% of residents born outside Australia and 13.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of residents. The most notable religious difference relative to the wider region is in the proportion of Islamic residents, who account for 2.9% of the population compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental birthplace, the largest ancestral groups are Australian at 31.7% of the population, which is higher than the metropolitan average of 18.4%, English at 26.5%, compared to the regional figure of 20.1%, and Other at 8.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average of 14.6%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other European ancestries, with Dutch background representing 2.7% of residents compared to 1.2% regionally, Russian background at 0.8% compared to 0.4%, and Hungarian background at 0.4% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Devon Meadows is 42, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.6% 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 median age of residents is 42 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 16.9% compared to the wider city, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the local population has grown younger on average, with the median age falling 2.4 years from 44 to 42. Specifically, the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 11.0% to 17.6% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 13.0% to 16.9%.
In contrast, the 55 to 64 age cohort shrank from 14.1% to 9.4%, and the 65 to 74 cohort dropped from 11.9% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic shifts will alter the age profile, with the 85+ cohort projected to expand by 97 people (296%) from 32 to 130, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort is forecast to experience minor growth of 3% (4 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Devon Meadows
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,551 at the 2021 Census → 1,563 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 (SAL20748). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.