Eaglehawk

Population growth drivers in Eaglehawk are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As per ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations for the broader area, as of May 2026, the estimated population of Eaglehawk is around 5,848. This figure represents an increase of 310 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,538. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 5,761, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 401 persons per square kilometer for Eaglehawk. The suburb's growth rate of 5.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (3.9%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041 based on these aggregations. Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, Eaglehawk is expected to expand by 2,237 persons to reach an estimated total population of 8,085 by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 36.8% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Eaglehawk according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Eaglehawk has seen around 27 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 137 homes were approved, with another 37 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 2 people move to the area per new home constructed over these five years.

The average construction cost of new homes is $407,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This financial year has seen $172,000 in commercial development approvals. Compared to Rest of Vic., Eaglehawk has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks at the 41st percentile nationally.

The area's development is predominantly standalone homes, with 95% being such and only 5% medium or high-density housing. There are approximately 391 people in the area for each dwelling approved. Future projections estimate Eaglehawk will add 2,150 residents by 2041, potentially leading to increased buyer competition if current development rates do not keep pace with population growth.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Virginia Hill, Bendigo, Barrell Street Childcare Centre, California Gully Oval Upgrade, and Watson Avenue Childcare Centre. The following details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Eaglehawk are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Eaglehawk's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with key services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 5.7% in the past year, showing a 1.9% employment growth based on AreaSearch statistics. As of December 2025, 2,578 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, higher than Regional Vic.'s 3.7%.

Workforce participation was lower at 55.9% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. Only 10.0% of residents worked from home, possibly impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing notably concentrated at 1.4 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 2.2%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 7.5%.

Local employment opportunities seemed limited based on resident population vs working population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.9% while labour force also rose by 1.9%, keeping unemployment stable at 5.7%. This contrasted with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.6%, the labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell to 3.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Eaglehawk's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Eaglehawk's median income among taxpayers was $45,041 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $50,113 during the same period. These figures are below those for Regional Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. By March 2026, estimated median and average incomes in Eaglehawk would be approximately $49,374 and $54,934 based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Eaglehawk fall between the 9th and 15th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort in Eaglehawk spans 28.3% of locals (1,654 people) with incomes between $800 - 1,499. In contrast, the metropolitan region has a predominant income category of $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures in Eaglehawk are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Eaglehawk is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Eaglehawk's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eaglehawk stood at 37.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 29.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure in Eaglehawk was $265, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Eaglehawk's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Eaglehawk features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.1 percent of all households, including 21.3 percent that are couples with children, 24.8 percent that are couples without children, and 13.8 percent that are single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.9 percent, with lone person households at 35.9 percent and group households comprising 3.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Eaglehawk faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.0%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (30.7%). Educational participation is high, with 25.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.5% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eaglehawk has 46 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train services. These are covered by 11 routes, facilitating 1750 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport access is deemed good with residents typically 285 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode at 95%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 10% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 250 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Eaglehawk is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Eaglehawk faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions that affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 47% of the total population (around 2,733 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic.

and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 13.4 and 11.8% of residents respectively. However, 55.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Eaglehawk has 22.4% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,309 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Eaglehawk is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Eaglehawk's population showed low cultural diversity, with 91.8% being citizens, 92.5% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.1%. Buddhism appeared overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to Regional Vic's 1.0%.

The top ancestry groups were English (33.2%), Australian (31.1%), and Irish (9.8%). Scottish (9.3%) and German (3.5%) showed similar representation, while Australian Aboriginal was notably higher at 2.5% compared to the regional average of 1.4%.

Eaglehawk hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Eaglehawk's median age in 2021 was 42 years, comparable to Regional Victoria's average of 43 but significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile revealed that the 25-34 year-olds were notably prominent at 15.1%, while the 5-14 age group was comparatively smaller at 9.7% compared to Regional Victoria. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of 25-34 year-olds increased from 13.1% to 15.1%, while the 35-44 cohort rose from 10.4% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 11.4% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts in Eaglehawk, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow significantly by 73%, adding 642 residents to reach a total of 1,526.