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Population
Population growth drivers in Huntingdale are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) has an estimated population of around 2,275. This reflects an increase of 326 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,949 people in the area. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,249, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,843 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Huntingdale's growth rate of 16.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state figures, marking it as a significant growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. The suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) is expected to grow by 819 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 30.5% in total over the 17 years.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Huntingdale recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Huntingdale recorded around 19 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 99 homes were approved, with another 18 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this figure accelerated to 5.2 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating increasing demand and tightening supply.
New homes are being constructed at an average value of $585,000, reflecting a focus on premium properties by developers. In FY-26, there have been $21.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Huntingdale's population. Overall, Huntingdale shows 83.0% higher development activity per person than Greater Melbourne, offering buyers ample choice. However, recent periods indicate a moderation in development activity. Recent construction comprises 45.0% standalone homes and 55.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 73.0% houses. This trend offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, reflecting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles.
With around 157 people per approval, Huntingdale reflects a developing area with an expected population growth of 693 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.
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Infrastructure
Huntingdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
No infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 0 projects likely impacting this area. Key initiatives include Sandringham Line Service Improvements (part of Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades), Suburban Rail Loop East, Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project, and Gateway on Monash Hotel. The following list details those most relevant.
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Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop, featuring 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood, and Box Hill. As of February 2026, construction is active at all six station sites and the Heatherton stabling facility. Tunnelling is set to commence in 2026 with the launch of tunnel boring machines (TBMs), the first parts of which arrived in late 2025. The project aims to reduce travel times and stimulate the development of 70,000 new homes in the surrounding precincts by the 2050s.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station
An underground twin-platform station located approximately 20m beneath Monash University Clayton campus, forming a key part of the 26km SRL East rail line. The precinct features two main entrances: a northern entrance on a new street off Howleys Road with an integrated bus interchange, and a southern entrance providing direct access to the university. The project includes extensive pedestrian and cycle links, undercover bicycle parking, retail spaces, and new community plazas. Site establishment and demolition works are active as of early 2026, with station box excavation commencing mid-2026 and tunnel boring machines expected to pass through the site in 2028.
Level Crossing Removal - Caulfield to Dandenong
A landmark city-shaping project that removed 9 dangerous level crossings by elevating the rail line on the Cranbourne-Pakenham corridor. The project delivered 5 rebuilt elevated stations at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Clayton, and Noble Park. A key feature is the creation of 22.5 hectares of new linear parkland (the 'Underline') beneath the viaducts, featuring 17km of pedestrian and cyclist paths, multi-generational play spaces, and community activation nodes. The elevated design separates road and rail, significantly reducing congestion and enabling increased train frequency while physically reconnecting previously divided suburban neighborhoods.
Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project
A $535 million major redevelopment delivering a new seven-storey clinical services tower constructed above the existing emergency department. Key features include a state-of-the-art operating theatre complex with capacity for 7,500 additional surgeries annually, a new intensive care unit, and expanded maternity services featuring upgraded birthing suites to support 2,400 births per year. The project also establishes a new Central Sterile Services Department to enhance operational efficiency across the hospital precinct.
Sandringham Line Service Improvements (Part of Metro Tunnel Network Upgrades)
Infrastructure upgrades on the Sandringham Line including signalling and track work between South Yarra and Windsor. Part of the Victorian Government's Metro Tunnel Project, these works create room in the City Loop by moving the Sunbury, Cranbourne, and Pakenham lines into new tunnels. This enables a 48% increase in peak capacity (72,000 extra weekly passengers) and facilitates the 'Big Switch' network integration. Later in 2026, the Sandringham Line will connect with the Werribee and Williamstown lines to form a new cross-city service running directly to Flinders Street and through to the west.
Clayton Structure Plan & Precinct Development
Integrated planning for the Clayton activity centre and the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East super hub. The plan facilitates the transformation of Clayton into a transport super hub and a world-class health and research precinct. It guides high-density residential growth (up to 16 storeys in the core), commercial expansion, and public realm upgrades including a new 'Paid to Paid' interchange between SRL and Metro stations, an elevated walkway over Clayton Road, and enhanced cycling links to Monash University.
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project
Major $2.4 billion infrastructure project removing 9 dangerous level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong on Melbourne's busiest rail corridor. Involved constructing 8.3 kilometres of elevated rail (Sky Rail), building five new elevated stations (Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Clayton, Noble Park), and creating 22.5 hectares of new public open space including sports courts, playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, and the 17-kilometre Djerring Trail. Project completed in June 2018, eliminating boom gates that were previously down for up to 87 minutes during peak periods.
Caulfield to Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit
Proposed 19 km trackless rapid transit (TRT) corridor connecting Caulfield to Rowville via Chadstone Shopping Centre and Monash University Clayton campus. The project involves battery-electric articulated vehicles operating on dedicated road space with 13 stations. Originally promoted by Monash University and Vicinity Centres with a preliminary business case supported by $6 million Commonwealth funding in 2019-2020. No further state or federal funding has been committed and the project is not included in Victorian Government forward plans or Infrastructure Victoria or the 2024-2025 State Budget. The proposal remains at concept stage with no active development application, construction timeline or delivery agency assigned.
Employment
Employment conditions in Huntingdale rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Huntingdale has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment grew by an estimated 5.7% over the past year.
As of September 2025, 1,370 residents were employed with a participation rate similar to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high 34.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, but under-represents construction, at 7.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%.
Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 5.7% while unemployment remained flat. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years in Huntingdale, based on its current industry mix.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Huntingdale is $55,665 and average income stands at $71,306. This compares to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated median income for Huntingdale as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,257 and average income $77,189. Census 2021 data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Huntingdale are at the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 32.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile. Huntingdale's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.
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Housing
Huntingdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
In Huntingdale, as assessed in the latest Census, 72.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 27.2% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Melbourne metropolitan area had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Huntingdale stood at 30.4%, similar to Melbourne metro's figure, with mortgaged properties at 37.2% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Huntingdale was $2,090, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Huntingdale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Huntingdale features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 71.6% of all households, including 34.5% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 21.8% and group households comprising 7.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Huntingdale demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Huntingdale's educational attainment exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 42.5% hold university qualifications compared to the SA4 region's 29.8% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 13.5%.
Educational participation is notably high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in tertiary education, 8.4% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis indicates eight active public transport stops in Huntingdale, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by thirteen different routes, collectively facilitating 1,834 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 201 meters of the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 78% of residents, while 11% use trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 34.7%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 229 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Huntingdale is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Huntingdale shows better-than-average health results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but closer to national averages for older, high-risk groups. Approximately 55% (~1,251 people) have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues affect 7.8% and asthma impacts 6.7% of residents. 74.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents in Huntingdale are particularly healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. Only 12.9% (293 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. While health outcomes for seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Huntingdale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Huntingdale has high cultural diversity, with 40.7% born overseas and 42.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, at 47.2%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, at 0.7% versus 1.0%.
Top ancestry groups are Australian (15.0%), English (14.6%), and Other (13.5%). Greek (7.6%) Sri Lankan (1.5%), and Italian (8.0%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.7%, 0.8%, and 5.2% respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Huntingdale's population is younger than the national pattern
Huntingdale's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Huntingdale has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 13.5% to 15.8%, while the proportion of 45-54 year-olds has decreased from 13.1% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Huntingdale, with the strongest growth projected for the 25-34 age group at 37%, adding 157 residents to reach a total of 585.