Heathmont

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

The population of the Heathmont statistical area (Lv2) was estimated at 10,417 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 484 people from the 2021 Census count of 9,933, marking an increase of approximately 4.9%. The population estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS data releases up to June 2024. This results in a density ratio of 2,340 persons per square kilometer, placing Heathmont in the upper quartile nationally. Over the past decade ending in 2021, Heathmont demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch's projections for Heathmont are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted using weighted aggregation methods for areas not covered by ABS data. By 2041, the Heathmont (SA2) population is projected to increase by 1,235 persons, reflecting a total gain of approximately 10.5% over the 17-year period. This growth rate is just below the median projection for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Heathmont has seen around 61 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 306 homes. So far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, there was an average of 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed.

Supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential for population growth above projections. New homes are being built at an average value of $536,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $7.5 million in commercial approvals registered, demonstrating Heathmont's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Heathmont records somewhat elevated construction activity (38.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years.

New development consists of 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% medium and high-density housing. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 94.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 357 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Population forecasts indicate Heathmont will gain 1,098 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village, Dux Churchill in Ringwood, Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements, and The Ring Development. Below is a list of projects most relevant to the area.

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Employment conditions in Heathmont demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Heathmont has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year.

As of that date, 5,637 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 66.2%. Leading industries for Heathmont residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, and labour force increased by 1.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Heathmont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Heathmont suburb is $57,571 and average income is $73,030. This compares to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $62,321 (median) and $79,055 (average). According to the 2021 Census, income levels in Heathmont cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 29.9% of individuals in Heathmont earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, consistent with broader trends across the region where 32.8% fall within this category. Notably, 34.2% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in Heathmont. Housing expenses account for 13.4% of income, and residents rank highly in terms of disposable income, placing them in the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it within the 8th decile.

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

Heathmont's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Heathmont was 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathmont was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent in Heathmont was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $385. Nationally, Heathmont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Heathmont has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.1% of all households, including 40.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Heathmont shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 40.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's rate of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.9% and certificates for 17.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Heathmont has 23 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 9 different routes which together facilitate 2,088 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated good with residents typically located 316 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 298 daily trips across all routes, translating to approximately 90 weekly trips per individual stop.

Heathmont's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Heathmont residents regarding common health conditions, affecting both younger and older age groups similarly.

Private health cover is high, with approximately 56% of the total population (~5,799 people) having it. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8% and 8.4% of residents respectively. About 68.7% of residents declare they have no medical ailments, which is comparable to Greater Melbourne's figure (68.7%). In Heathmont, 18.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,906 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Heathmont was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Heathmont's cultural diversity was above average, with 22.9% of its population born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Heathmont, comprising 44.8%. However, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.1%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (24.6%), and Irish (8.7%). Notably, Dutch (2.0%) was slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.1%, while Hungarian (0.4%) and Russian (0.4%) also showed higher representation than their respective regional averages of 0.3% and 0.2%.

Heathmont's median age exceeds the national pattern

Heathmont's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and slightly above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Heathmont has a notably higher proportion of the 45-54 age group at 14.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 6.1% to 6.7% of Heathmont's population, while the 25-34 cohort decreased from 10.3% to 9.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Heathmont's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 39%, adding 273 residents to reach 971. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 61% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.