Gladstone Park

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Gladstone Park is around 8,196, a decrease of 17 people from the 2021 Census figure of 8,213. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 8,147 in June 2024 and validation of 21 new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 2,123 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 3,076 persons, reflecting a 39.2% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Gladstone Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Gladstone Park averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years FY21 to FY25, around 65 homes were approved, with no approvals recorded so far in FY26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties was $440,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting focus on quality developments. In FY26, $3.3 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Gladstone Park's residential character. Comparatively, Gladstone Park has significantly less development activity than Greater Melbourne, with 88.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. The area's new building activity shows a mix of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 96.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Gladstone Park has approximately 504 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 3,211 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Gladstone Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Gladstone Park Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Expansion, The Parks Gladstone Park, Greenvale to Attwood Shared Path Project, and Tullamarine Logistics Estate. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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

Gladstone Park has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate is 6.5% and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 3849 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation in Gladstone Park lags behind Greater Melbourne at 61.1% compared to 71.0%. According to Census responses, 22.0% of residents work from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. Gladstone Park has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 6.0% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 1.3%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged in Gladstone Park. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0% during the same period, with the labour force growing by 3.3% and unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gladstone Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Gladstone Park's income level is below the national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Gladstone Park was $47,677, with an average income of $56,303. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's median income was $57,688 and average income was $75,164 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for Gladstone Park would be approximately $51,610 (median) and $60,948 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census data from 2021, household income in Gladstone Park ranks at the 32nd percentile ($1,452 weekly), while personal income sits at the 13th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 31.0% of locals (2,540 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile.

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

Gladstone Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladstone Park was at 44.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (21.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,961, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Gladstone Park was $381, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Gladstone Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Gladstone Park has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 76.4% of all households, including 34.2% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.6%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (22.9%). Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.8% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gladstone Park has 32 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. Six different routes service these stops, collectively offering 1,401 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 244 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Gladstone Park being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.0% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 200 trips per day, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gladstone Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Gladstone Park's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national mortality rate benchmarks. Common health conditions are less prevalent here compared to the general population but higher among older residents at risk. Approximately 49% (~4,029 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are arthritis (9.3%) and asthma (7.1%), with 67.3% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Under-65 residents have better health outcomes. Gladstone Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.4% (~2,081 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Gladstone Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gladstone Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.9% of its population born overseas and 36.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gladstone Park, making up 63.8% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups in Gladstone Park are Australian (18.9%), Other (17.5%), and English (17.2%).

Notably, Lebanese people are overrepresented in Gladstone Park at 4.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%. Similarly, Italians make up 10.3% of Gladstone Park's population, higher than the regional average of 5.2%, and Maltese people comprise 2.2%, compared to the regional average of 1.1%.

Gladstone Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Gladstone Park is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 9.9% of the population in Gladstone Park, compared to a lower percentage for the 25-34 cohort at 11.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 8.3% to 9.9%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 12.6% to 11.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Gladstone Park, with the 75-84 age group projected to grow by 70%, reaching 1,383 people from its current figure of 811.