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

The suburb of Ivanhoe East had an estimated population of around 4,180 as of Feb 2026, reflecting a growth of 418 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents an 11.1% rise from the previous figure of 3,762 people. The 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. This results in a population density ratio of 1,990 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both the SA3 area (8.1%) and the national average during this period. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains in 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 the 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 indicate a significant increase in the suburb of Ivanhoe East, with an expected growth of 1,301 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a total gain of 25.2% over the 17-year period.

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 data shows Ivanhoe East had approximately 37 new home approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 189 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. The average construction cost value for new homes is $1,442,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This financial year, $472,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Ivanhoe East's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East has seen elevated construction activity, with 44.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. New development consists of 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% medium and high-density housing, including townhouses and apartments, offering options across different price points. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands.

The location has approximately 390 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Population forecasts suggest Ivanhoe East will gain 1,052 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include Ivanhoe Park Upgrades, The Grounds Estate, Ivanhoe East development plans, 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 professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.0% in the past year, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. As of September 2025, 2,352 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, similar to Greater Melbourne's workforce participation rate of 71.0%.

Home-based work was prevalent at 45.6% due to Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key employment sectors include 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 under-represents accommodation & food services at 3.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 6.4%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data.

From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.0%, and labour force grew by 0.1%, keeping unemployment stable. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ivanhoe East's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023 shows that Ivanhoe East has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $65,621 while the average stands at $103,728. This contrasts with 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 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $71,035 (median) and $112,286 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Ivanhoe East's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 39.1% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week, differing from regional patterns where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate at 32.8%. This indicates strong economic capacity in Ivanhoe East, with residents retaining 88.9% of income after housing costs. 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

Ivanhoe East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 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, above 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 higher at $3,000 against the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 make up 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 2.6.

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 higher than broader benchmarks. 54.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.7% and certificates 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

Public transport analysis indicates 17 active transport stops operating within Ivanhoe East, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two individual routes, collectively facilitating 521 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 225 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 85%, with train usage at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 45.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 74 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

AreaSearch's assessment shows Ivanhoe East has outstanding health outcomes based on 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 56.7%.

This compares to the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Ivanhoe East, impacting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 73.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over (994 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong and broadly in line with the national rankings for 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 showed higher cultural diversity than average, with 22.3% born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 53.2%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups were English (21.5%), Australian (20.7%), and Italian (10.3%), significantly higher than regional averages. Notably, Greeks made up 5.7% (regional: 2.7%), Macedonians 1.6% (regional: 0.7%), and Lebanese 1.3% (regional: 0.8%).

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 and Australia's median age 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 proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 6.1% to 9.1%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. The proportion of residents aged 45-54 also dropped, from 15.7% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ivanhoe East's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 68%, reaching a total of 639 residents from 380. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 55% of the population growth, reflecting Ivanhoe East's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 age group is projected to show minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 2 people.