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 per ABS population updates for the broader area and validated new addresses by AreaSearch, the suburb of Gladstone Park had an estimated population of around 8,196 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects a decrease of 17 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,213. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 8,147 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,123 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, the suburb of Gladstone Park is expected to experience significant growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with an increase of 3,046 persons projected by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 36.6% over the 17 years.

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 FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 65 homes were approved, with no approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Despite a falling population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $440,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, $3.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Gladstone Park has significantly less development activity, with 88.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this activity is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints. New building approvals show a mix of 46.0% detached dwellings and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards compact living options that attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (96.0%).

With around 504 people per dwelling approval, Gladstone Park exhibits characteristics of a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 2,997 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect 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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Employment performance in Gladstone Park has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Gladstone Park has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 5.4%. Employment stability has been relatively consistent over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 3847 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Gladstone Park lags behind Greater Melbourne at 59.4% compared to 71.3%. According to Census responses, 22.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing.

Transport, postal & warehousing shows particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have a limited presence in Gladstone Park with 6.0% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.2%, while labour force decreased by 1.0%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.4% and the labour force grow by 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Gladstone Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this extrapolation does not consider localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Gladstone Park's median income among taxpayers was $47,677 in financial year 2023. The suburb's average income stood at $56,303 during the same period. These figures are below Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Gladstone Park's median income will be approximately $51,610 and average income around $60,948, accounting for an 8.25% wage growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household income in Gladstone Park ranked at the 32nd percentile with a weekly income of $1,452, while personal income was at the 13th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Gladstone Park comprised 31.0% of locals (2,540 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the surrounding region's 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures were 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gladstone Park stood at 44.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.7% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,961, lower than 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 exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 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. These stops are serviced by six different routes that together facilitate 1,401 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 244 metres from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Gladstone Park, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 22% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 200 trips per day across all routes, 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 with mortality rates and health conditions similar to national averages. Common health conditions are relatively low among residents but higher among older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Private health cover is lower than Melbourne's average at approximately 49% (around 4,029 people).

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.3%) and asthma (7.1%), while 67.3% of residents report no medical ailments. Under-65 residents have better health outcomes compared to Greater Melbourne's average. Gladstone Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.9% (around 2,122 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some 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, comprising 63.8% of people, 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 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%. Maltese individuals also have a higher representation in Gladstone Park at 2.2%, compared to the regional figure 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 comprises 10.1% of the population in Gladstone Park, compared to a lower prevalence of the 25-34 cohort at 11.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 8.3% to 10.1%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 12.6% to 11.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Gladstone Park, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 66%, reaching 1,376 people from an initial figure of 827.