Laverton (Vic.)

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Laverton (Vic.) is around 5,098 people. This represents an increase of 338 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,760 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,994 in June 2025 and an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,355 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Laverton's growth rate of 7.1% since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the state's 9.3%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Laverton.

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 uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 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. Based on these projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted for Laverton over the period, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 2,879 persons, reflecting an increase of 54.4% in total population over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Laverton recorded around 38 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 190 homes were approved, with a further 22 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction value of new properties is $343,000.

This year has seen $92.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Laverton shows reduced construction activity, with 51.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix of 78.0% houses, due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. Laverton's population density is around 238 people per approval, reflecting a transitioning market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Laverton is expected to grow by 2,775 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Laverton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Greening the Pipeline, Williams Landing Town Centre Development, Manor Lakes North Reserve Master Plan Implementation, and Laverton Rail Upgrade. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Laverton recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Laverton has an educated workforce with varied sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 5.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of December 2025, 2958 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 4.8%.

Workforce participation was 73.2%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. Eighteen point eight percent of residents worked from home, according to Census responses, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food services, and transport, postal & warehousing. Laverton had a notable specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs were under-represented at 5.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% in Laverton, labour force grew by 2.6%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne, employment rose by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.8%, with unemployment increasing by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Laverton's industry mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 5.9% in five years and 12.6% in ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Laverton's median income is $46,289 and average income is $55,463. This is lower than Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $50,742 (median) and $60,799 (average). Census 2021 data indicates Laverton's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 36th and 36th percentiles. The largest income segment in Laverton comprises 35.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 1,794 residents falling into this bracket, similar to metropolitan Melbourne's 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

Laverton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Laverton's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.5% houses and 21.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Laverton was at 22.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.7% and rented ones at 50.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Laverton was $330, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Laverton's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Laverton features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.0% of all households, including 24.4% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.0%, with lone person households at 27.8% and group households comprising 8.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Laverton performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Laverton's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 31.7% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees compared to the SA3 area's 37.0%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common (18.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 19.6%.

Educational participation is high; 33.5% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Laverton has 29 active public transport stops serving buses. These stops are covered by 11 routes offering a total of 3767 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically living 198 meters from the nearest stop. Laverton is mainly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars are the dominant mode at 70%, while trains account for 21%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, below the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 18.8% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 538 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 129 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Laverton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Laverton faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,489 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (7.7%) and asthma (6.5%). However, 75.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 10.2% of residents aged 65 and over (519 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Laverton is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Laverton has a high level of cultural diversity, with 53.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 55.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Laverton, making up 39.2% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 13.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.9%), English (15.7%), and Australian (13.2%). Filipino, Indian, and Polish ethnicities are also significantly higher than regional averages: Filipino at 5.0% vs 1.3%, Indian at 10.1% vs 4.2%, and Polish at 1.0% vs 0.8%.

Laverton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Laverton has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Laverton has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of Laverton's population aged 45-54 has increased from 10.2% to 11.1%, while the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has decreased from 6.5% to 5.4%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Laverton's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 39%, adding 526 individuals to reach a total of 1,862 in this age group.