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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Ivanhoe East is around 4,180, reflecting an increase of 418 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 3,762 people. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,949 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024, along with an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,990 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ivanhoe East's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area at 8.1% and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, making adjustments using 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. Future trends forecast a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Ivanhoe East expected to grow by 1,314 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 25.9% in total 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

Ivanhoe East has seen approximately 37 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 188 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has remained adequate relative to other areas. The average expected construction cost for new homes is $1,442,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This year, $472,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East has recorded elevated construction activity, with 42.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. New development consists of 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% medium and high-density housing, offering options across different price points. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands.

The area has approximately 390 people per dwelling approval, with population forecasts indicating a gain of 1,083 residents by 2041. 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

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially influencing the area. Key projects are Ivanhoe Park Upgrades, The Grounds Estate, Ivanhoe East, Ivanhoe Water Tank Site Residential Development, and Ivanhoe East Retirement Village.

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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 strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.0% as of December 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 1.1% over the past year.

Residents' unemployment rate is 3.8% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation matches Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, 45.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Ivanhoe East specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, but has fewer accommodation & food jobs than Greater Melbourne (3.5% vs 6.4%).

Employment opportunities seem limited locally due to its predominantly residential nature. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.1%, labour force grew by 1.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 2.4% and a larger increase in unemployment (0.3 percentage points). National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Ivanhoe East's employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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 ending June 2023 indicates that median income in Ivanhoe East is $65,621 and average income stands at $103,728. 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 8.25% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,035 (median) and $112,286 (average). The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Ivanhoe East rank between the 90th and 96th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.1% of individuals earn above $4,000 per week, differing from regional patterns where earnings between $1,500 - $2,999 dominate with 32.8%. This high proportion of high earners indicates strong economic capacity in Ivanhoe East. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area'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% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments and other dwelling types. This compares to Melbourne metropolitan area's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ivanhoe East stood at 45.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.8% and rented ones at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Ivanhoe East was $451, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Ivanhoe East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 high, with 54.4% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's average of 32.8%. The area's educational advantage is evident in its higher proportion of Bachelor degrees (33.1%) compared to postgraduate qualifications (15.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with advanced diplomas accounting for 9.7% and certificates for 8.5%.

Educational participation is high in Ivanhoe East, 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

Public transport analysis indicates 17 active transport stops in Ivanhoe East, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two individual routes that together facilitate 521 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 225 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation at 85%, while train usage accounts for 6%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

Notably, 45.6% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census; this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions). The service frequency averages 74 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ivanhoe East's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows notable results for Ivanhoe East based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 68% of the total population (2,827 people) have private health cover, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 56.7%.

This compares to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. Notably, 73.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have a low prevalence of chronic conditions. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (999 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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, surveyed in 2016, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 22.3% of its residents born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 53.2% of Ivanhoe East's population as of 2016. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Ivanhoe East, making up 0.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (21.5%), Australian (20.7%), and Italian (10.3%), with Italians being substantially more prevalent than the regional average of 5.2%. Other ethnic groups showed notable variations: Greeks were overrepresented at 5.7% compared to the regional 2.7%, Macedonians at 1.6% versus 0.7%, and Lebanese at 1.3% against the regional 0.8%.

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

The median age in Ivanhoe East is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (9.1%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 75 to 84 has increased from 6.1% to 9.1% of the population. Conversely, the age groups of 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 have decreased from 15.3% to 13.8% and from 15.7% to 14.4%, respectively. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ivanhoe East's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 69%, adding 262 people, reaching a total of 643 from the previous count of 380. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 54% of the total population growth, reflecting Ivanhoe East's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to show minimal growth of just 3%, adding only 4 people.