Heathmont

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

As of Feb 2026, Heathmont's population is estimated at around 10,432, reflecting an increase of 499 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 9,933 in the suburb. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,218 following examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), along with an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,344 persons per square kilometer, placing Heathmont in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.0% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

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 released in 2023, adjusting employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for national areas. By 2041, Heathmont is expected to grow by 1,236 persons, reflecting a gain of 10.4% in total over the 17 years.

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 shows Heathmont had around 61 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 306 homes were approved, with a further 15 approved in FY-26. On average, 0.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This suggests new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties was $536,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $7.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Heathmont had 38.0% more development per person over the past five years. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining property values, although building activity has slowed recently.

New building activity comprised 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing 94.0% houses indicates decreasing developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles. Heathmont had around 357 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market. By 2041, it is projected to gain 1,083 residents. 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village, Dux Churchill, Ringwood, Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements, The Ring Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Heathmont well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Heathmont's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year. This figure is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there were 5,638 residents employed in Heathmont, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's figure of 71.0%. According to Census responses, 38.9% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area showed strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had lower representation at 2.7% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in a fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Heathmont's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Heathmont's median income among taxpayers was $57,571 with an average of $73,030. Nationally, the median was lower at $54,896 and the average was $72,887. In Greater Melbourne, the median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $62,321 (median) and $79,055 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%. Census 2021 income data shows Heathmont's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,119 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. A substantial proportion, 34.2%, earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing accounts for 13.4% of income. Residents rank within the 77th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Heathmont, as per the latest Census, comprised 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Heathmont stood at 38.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Heathmont was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Heathmont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus 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 account for 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 constitute 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, which is 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 at 40.1% of 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 at 9.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 17.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 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 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that together facilitate 2,088 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located 316 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 89% of residents, while trains are used by 6%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Heathmont, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 298 trips per day, equating to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Heathmont is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Heathmont demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 56% (~5,807 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is very high. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8 and 8.4% of residents respectively. 68.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 18.7% (1,950 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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% born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion at 44.8%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (24.6%), and Irish (8.7%). Notably, Dutch (2.0%) and Hungarian (0.4%) were overrepresented, while Russian was equally represented at 0.4%.

Heathmont's median age exceeds the national pattern

Heathmont's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Melbourne, Heathmont has a notably higher proportion of the 45-54 age cohort at 14.7% compared to locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.8%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.1% to 6.9%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 10.3% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Heathmont's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 35%, adding 252 residents to reach 972. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 57% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.