Hadfield

Hadfield lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Hadfield's population is estimated at around 6,729. This reflects an increase of 460 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,269. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,704 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,213 persons per square kilometer. Hadfield's growth of 7.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average of 7.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 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. By 2041, the suburb of Hadfield is forecasted to expand by 2,746 persons, reflecting a total increase of 40.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Hadfield when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Hadfield has recorded approximately 60 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 301 homes. So far in FY-26, 23 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) is 1.3.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $399,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In this financial year, $4.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Hadfield has seen slightly more development, with 41.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new building activity shows a focus on higher-density living, with 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% medium and high-density housing. This change from the current housing mix (currently 71.0% houses) reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Hadfield shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 132 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Hadfield to add approximately 2,704 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact the area, with key ones being the 4 Alva Court Fawkner Development, 13 Moray Street Fawkner Residential Development, Assembly Broadmeadows, and Broadmeadows Kangan Institute Redevelopment Stage 1. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Hadfield recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Hadfield has an unemployment rate of 5.1% as of the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.5%. As of June 2025, 3,374 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 5.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation in Hadfield is at 56.9%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade, with construction being particularly strong at 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employ just 7.4% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels in Hadfield increased by 4.5%, while the labour force grew by 4.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.5% 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 growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Australia as a whole. Applying these projections to Hadfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hadfield's median taxpayer income was $49,443, with an average of $58,326, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, unlike Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $55,455 and an average of $65,418, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022. Census data from 2021 shows Hadfield's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 27th and 37th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.0% of locals (2,153 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, mirroring the region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hadfield, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Hadfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.9% houses and 29.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 62.8% houses and 37.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hadfield was at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.7% and rented ones at 28.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $381 respectively. Nationally, Hadfield's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Hadfield has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.3% of all households, including 31.7% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Hadfield exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Hadfield trail regional benchmarks; 28.0% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent; 28.2% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (18.2%).

Educational participation is high; 29.8% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.7% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education. St Thomas More's School serves Hadfield, with an enrollment of 389 students as of the latest data; the area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1073). The school focuses exclusively on primary education; secondary options are available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 5.8, below the regional average of 10.0, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Hadfield has 37 operational public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. Seven routes serve these stops, offering a total of 3,203 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 203 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency across all routes is 457 trips, equating to around 86 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Hadfield are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Hadfield's health indicators show below-average results compared to national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 50% of Hadfield's total population (~3,360 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 52.5% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and asthma (7.7%), with 69.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.2%. Hadfield has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.6% (1,117 people) than Greater Melbourne's 14.0%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges beyond those faced by the broader population.

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

Hadfield has a high cultural diversity, with 34.8% of its population born overseas and 45.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Hadfield, comprising 49.2% of people. Islam is overrepresented, making up 23.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 17.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (16.5%), Australian (16.2%), and Italian (16.0%). Notably, Lebanese (9.2%) Maltese (2.7%), and Greek (4.3%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.2%, 1.7%, and 3.6% respectively.

Hadfield's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Hadfield's median age in 2021 was 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38. The population aged 85 and above constituted 4.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's figure, while those aged 15 to 24 made up 10.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the age group of 35 to 44 has increased from 14.4% to 17.1% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.4% to 10.2%, and the 75 to 84 age group dropped from 6.6% to 5.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Hadfield, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to rise substantially by 457 people (67%), from 686 to 1,144.