Ivanhoe East

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Ivanhoe East's estimated population is around 4,180. This reflects a growth of 418 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,762. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,949 residents in Jun 2024 and 70 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,990 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Ivanhoe East's growth of 11.1% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA3 area (8.0%) and national averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Ivanhoe East expected to grow by 1,314 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 25.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Ivanhoe East shows approximately 37 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 189 homes. As of FY-26 to date, 11 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers while new homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,442,000, indicating a focus on premium market segment properties. In FY-26, $472,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East has recorded somewhat elevated construction activity, with 44.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, preserving reasonable buyer options and sustaining existing property demand, although building activity has slowed in recent years. New development consists of 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, marking a considerable change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses at 77.0%. The location has approximately 390 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area with a population forecast to gain 1,055 residents by 2041 according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Ivanhoe East 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 has identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Ivanhoe Park Upgrades, The Grounds Estate, Ivanhoe East residential development at the Ivanhoe Water Tank Site, and Ivanhoe East Retirement Village. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ivanhoe East performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ivanhoe East has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.0% in the past year, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

As of September 2025, 2,371 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below Greater Melbourne's rate. Workforce participation is fairly standard at 66.5%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Accommodation & food services are under-represented, at 3.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 6.4%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, labour force by 0.4%, keeping unemployment stable. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose slightly. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Ivanhoe East's employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2023 shows median income in Ivanhoe East suburb is $65,621. Average income stands at $103,728. 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 June 2023, current estimates for Ivanhoe East would be approximately $71,035 (median) and $112,286 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Ivanhoe East rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 96th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that 39.1% of residents earn $4000 or more (1,634 individuals), differing from regional patterns where earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 dominate at 32.8%. A substantial proportion, 49.6%, earn above $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Ivanhoe East's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Ivanhoe East, as per the latest Census evaluation, 76.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 23.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Melbourne's metropolitan area, which had 76.0% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ivanhoe East was higher than Melbourne's metro average at 45.0%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (34.8%) or rented (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ivanhoe East was $3,000, exceeding Melbourne's metropolitan average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure for Ivanhoe East was $451, compared to Melbourne's metro average of $399. Nationally, Ivanhoe East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ivanhoe East features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.0% of all households, including 41.7% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Ivanhoe East 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 Ivanhoe East is notably higher than broader averages. Specifically, 54.4% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational pathways account for 18.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 8.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in secondary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis shows 17 active public transport stops in Ivanhoe East, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 521 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically located 225 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 74 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ivanhoe East's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Ivanhoe East. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 68% of the total population (2,827 people) have private health cover, compared to 60.9% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 73.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over (953 people), which is higher than the 19.8% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Ivanhoe East has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 22.3% of its population born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Ivanhoe East is Christianity, accounting for 53.2% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 0.5% versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.5%), Australian (20.7%), and Italian (10.3%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Greek at 5.7% (regional: 3.0%), Macedonian at 1.6% (regional: 1.1%), and Lebanese at 1.3% (regional: 0.6%).

Ivanhoe East hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Ivanhoe East is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.1% to 8.6% of the population, while the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 15.3% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Ivanhoe East's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 77%, reaching 638 people from 359. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 59% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to contract by 0 residents.