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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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) had an estimated population of 2,215 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 266 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,949. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,210 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,768 persons per square kilometer, placing Huntingdale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Huntingdale's growth of 13.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state average of 9.3% and the national average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is using 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projections, Huntingdale is forecasted to experience significant population increase, with an expected growth of 698 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 31.3% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Huntingdale when compared nationally
Based on AreaSearch analysis, Huntingdale recorded around 20 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 100 homes were approved, with an additional 31 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed during this period, indicating strong demand which supports property values.
The average construction cost value for new homes was $585,000, reflecting a focus on premium properties by developers. This financial year has seen $21.9 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Huntingdale shows 86.0% higher development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 48.0% standalone homes and 52.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse housing options. With around 157 people per approval, Huntingdale is a developing area.
According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Huntingdale is expected to grow by 693 residents through to 2041. Construction pace is maintaining with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.
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Development applications around Huntingdale (Vic.)
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Infrastructure
Huntingdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could affect this area. Key projects include Suburban Rail Loop East, Monash Medical Centre Tower Expansion Project, Gateway on Monash Hotel, and Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station. These are the projects expected to have the most impact.
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Suburban Rail Loop East
SRL East is the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop, delivering 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new underground stations at Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill. Construction has been active at all six station sites since mid-2022. As of April 2026, tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived and are being assembled at the Burwood launch site, with tunnelling commencing in 2026. Over 3,000 workers are on the project. The Clayton station will serve as a major transport superhub connecting SRL to the Gippsland corridor. The project will enable approximately 70,000 new homes across the station precincts by the 2050s and support 230,000 new jobs by 2041. Trains are expected to be running by 2035.
Suburban Rail Loop East - Monash Station
An underground twin-platform metro station being built around 20 metres beneath Monash University's Clayton campus, on land north of Normanby Road at the corner of Howleys Road in Notting Hill. The station is one of six on the 26km SRL East line connecting Cheltenham to Box Hill via Monash and Deakin universities. The precinct will include a southern entrance opening towards the university, a northern entrance with an integrated bus interchange off Howleys Road, taxi bays, accessible pick-up and drop-off areas, undercover bicycle parking, retail tenancies, and new pedestrian and cycling links. As of early 2026 the worksite is established with site offices and parking in place, the network support facility to power the tunnel boring machines is being completed, and crews are constructing diaphragm walls ahead of station box excavation. Tunnel boring machines have arrived on site, with tunnelling to begin in 2026 from Clarinda and Burwood. The station is forecast to handle around 9,000 daily passengers when trains start running in 2035, and SRL East and SRL North together are expected to generate around 19,000 extra jobs in the Monash precinct.
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.
Clayton Structure Plan and Precinct Development
The transformation of Clayton into a transport super hub through the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project and associated precinct planning. Major construction is underway as of 2026, including site preparation for the new 18m deep underground station and the 'Paid to Paid' interchange with the existing Metro station. The plan facilitates up to 70,000 new homes by the 2050s and high-density development up to 15 storeys. Key features include an elevated walkway over Clayton Road, new cycling links to Monash University, and a world-class health and research hub centered around the Monash Medical Centre.
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.
M-City Monash
Large mixed-use precinct in Clayton featuring 4 residential towers, an 8-storey office tower, a 250-room Parkroyal hotel, and a retail centre anchored by Woolworths, Kmart and Village Cinemas. Developed by Schiavello Group and Saraceno Group, designed by Buchan. Construction began in 2018 and practical completion occurred mid-2020. The precinct provides residential, commercial, retail, entertainment and health facilities within one integrated site.
Employment
Employment conditions in Huntingdale rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Huntingdale has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation). As of December 2025, 1,428 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.
Workforce participation is high at 76.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. About 34.7% of residents work from home (Census responses), considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. 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 construction is under-represented at 7.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%.
Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June-25 (AreaSearch analysis), employment increased by 6.2%, labour force grew by 6.1%, leaving unemployment broadly flat, while Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.4% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Huntingdale's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment 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 2023 shows that income in Huntingdale is higher than average nationally. The median income is $55,665 and the average income stands at $71,306. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Huntingdale would be approximately $61,020 (median) and $78,166 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Huntingdale cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 32.6% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (722 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th 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
Dwelling structure in Huntingdale, as evaluated at the Census conducted in 2016, comprised 72.8% houses and 27.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Melbourne metropolitan area's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Huntingdale was at 30.4%, similar to the Melbourne metro level, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented dwellings at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Huntingdale was $2,090, higher than Melbourne's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Huntingdale was recorded at $400, compared to Melbourne's $390. Nationally, Huntingdale's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 21.8% and group households at 7.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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
Educational attainment in Huntingdale is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 42.5% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage is largely due to bachelor degrees, which are held by 27.3% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 11.9%, with graduate diplomas making up 3.3%.
Vocational pathways account for 24.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 13.5%. Educational participation is high in Huntingdale, 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 of public transport in Huntingdale indicates eight operational transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by thirteen unique routes that collectively facilitate 1,834 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically residing 201 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 78%, while 11% use trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, 34.7% of residents work from home, which may be attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 262 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment.
Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low among its general population, nearing national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is high, with approximately 55% of the total population (~1,218 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 7.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 74.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.0% of residents aged 65 and over (287 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 40.7% of its population born overseas and 42.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Huntingdale, comprising 47.2% of the population. While Judaism makes up only 1.0% across Greater Melbourne, it comprises 0.7% of Huntingdale's population.
The top three represented ancestry groups are Australian (15.0%), English (14.6%), and Other (13.5%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation compared to regional averages: Greek at 7.6% (regional average 2.7%), Sri Lankan at 1.5% (regional average 0.8%), and Italian at 8.0% (regional average 5.2%).
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 average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Huntingdale has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.5% to 15.8%, while the 25 to 34 age group increased from 18.4% to 19.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 13.1% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for Huntingdale in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 age cohort, expected to grow by 39%, adding 171 residents to reach a total of 612.