Gladstone Park

Gladstone Park lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Gladstone Park is around 107,432. This represents a 19.2% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 90,128 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 8,247 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 27,832 persons per square kilometer, placing Gladstone Park in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. The suburb's growth exceeded national average (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 98.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors.

ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 base year are adopted by AreaSearch. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 adjusted employing weighted aggregation method is used. Future trends predict exceptional growth placing Gladstone Park in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 42,499 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 62.6% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Gladstone Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Gladstone Park has seen approximately 848 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 4,241 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 317 recorded approvals. Each dwelling is estimated to accommodate an average of 2.9 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $805,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals have reached $20.7 million. Compared to Greater Melbourne's average, Gladstone Park shows moderately higher development activity, with 23.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. This level is significantly above the national average, suggesting strong developer interest in the area. The new building activity consists of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Gladstone Park's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. This marks a shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 178.0% houses.

There are approximately 100 people per dwelling approval in the area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, which may benefit potential buyers.

Gladstone Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to impact 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.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Gladstone Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Gladstone Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025, which is 0.5% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation was at 134.0%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment in the area is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training, with a particular specialization in construction, which has an employment share 2.8 times the regional level. While there are local employment opportunities, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force grew by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points in the area. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.5%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment increase by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in Sep-22, project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Gladstone Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Gladstone Park's median income among taxpayers is $114,720. The average income in the area is $134,284. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gladstone Park's median income would be approximately $128,670 as of September 2025. The average income estimate for the same period is $150,613. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Gladstone Park rank highly nationally, between the 134th and 136th percentiles. In the area, 75.8% of residents (81,433 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. The district is economically diverse with 36.2% of residents in constrained financial circumstances and 47.0% achieving substantial weekly earnings. After housing costs, residents retain 171.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 11th decile.

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

In Gladstone Park, as per the latest Census evaluation, 178.4% of dwellings were houses while 21.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladstone Park stood at 60.4%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 98.2% of the remainder and rented ones making up 41.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $1,834. Median weekly rent in Gladstone Park was recorded at $738, compared to Melbourne metro's $369. Nationally, Gladstone Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 152.0% of all households, including 72.8% couples with children, 51.8% couples without children, and 25.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for -52.0%, with lone person households at 43.4% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 5.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

Gladstone Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Gladstone Park's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 43.0% hold university qualifications, compared to 24.3% in the SA3 area and 27.7% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 79.6% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 24.8% and certificates at 54.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 56.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 20.0% in primary education, 15.0% in secondary education, and 8.0% pursuing tertiary education. Gladstone Park's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,463 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. The area functions as an education hub with 28.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Gladstone Park's public transport analysis shows 546 operational stops, all bus services. These are covered by 32 routes, offering 18,192 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents' access to transport is limited, with an average distance of 602 meters to the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 2,598 trips across all routes, equating to about 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gladstone Park's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gladstone Park with younger cohorts seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 107% of the total population (114,436 people), compared to 49.1% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues impacting 19.8% of residents and asthma affecting 19.6%, while 131.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.3% across Greater Melbourne.

The area has 30.9% of residents aged 65 and over (33,196 people), which is higher than the 10.8% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Gladstone Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gladstone Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.0% of its population born overseas and 23.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gladstone Park, comprising 101.6% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which makes up 3.0% of the population compared to 5.9% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (53.0%), English (52.6%), and Irish (17.8%), all of which are substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 13.7%, 11.3%, and 2.8%. Additionally, Maltese (5.6% vs 1.8%), Croatian (2.0% vs 0.6%), and Polish (2.0% vs 0.4%) are notably overrepresented in Gladstone Park compared to Greater Melbourne.

Gladstone Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Gladstone Park's median age is 74, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's median of 38. The population distribution by age aligns with regional norms for Greater Melbourne, with a notable concentration in the 35-44 age group at 30.9%, well above the national average of 14.2%. According to the 2021 Census, this age group has grown from 27.6% to 30.9%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 26.4% to 24.3%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 30.4% to 28.8%. Population forecasts for Gladstone Park indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow at a rate of -2%, adding approximately -70 residents to reach a total of 3,109. In contrast, the 85+ and 75-84 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.