Mambourin

Mambourin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Mambourin is around 2,536. This reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census figure of 315 people, marking a growth of 2,221 individuals (705.1%). This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,396 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024, along with an additional 1,313 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is approximately 71 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space for further development. Mambourin's growth rate exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, making it a notable growth leader in the region. Interstate migration accounted for roughly 75% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers contributing positively to growth.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting with a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted for Mambourin over the period until 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 5,564 persons, reflecting an increase of 213.7% in total population over these 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Mambourin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Mambourin has experienced around 374 dwelling approvals per year. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 1,870 homes were approved, with a further 148 approved in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 0.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers greater choice and supporting potential population growth while new properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $375,000. In FY-26, there have been $47.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mambourin records 6863.0% more development activity per person. New development consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately one person per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Mambourin adding 5,420 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Mambourin Green, Parkbrook, Mambourin Masterplanned Community, and Savana Estate. The following details these projects in order of relevance.

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The employment landscape in Mambourin shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Mambourin's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 7.3% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.0%.

As of this date, 546 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.5% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Mambourin lagged significantly at 31.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, 44.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Mambourin had a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services showed lower representation at 0.0% compared to the regional average of 6.4%. There were 2.0 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that Mambourin functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 6.0% while labour force increased by 7.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mambourin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Mambourin is $67,223, with an average of $83,556, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting 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, current estimates would be approximately $72,769 (median) and $90,449 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Mambourin rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 86th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 63.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 1,600 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the region where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 18.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Mambourin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Mambourin, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (100.0%) with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's housing composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mambourin was at 0.0%, indicating that all dwellings were either mortgaged (76.8%) or rented (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. However, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $363, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Mambourin's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 88.3% of all households, including 50.0% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 11.7%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households at 0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Mambourin shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Mambourin is notably high, with 42.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares to national figures of 30.4% for Australia and 32.0% for the SA4 region. University graduates make up the largest portion at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 11.1% and graduate diploma holders at 3.6%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (15.5%) and certificates (16.4%). Educational participation is high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mambourin has 10 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are no dedicated routes serving these stops, resulting in zero weekly passenger trips. The area is predominantly residential with outward commuting patterns. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 85%, while train usage stands at 15%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a significant portion (44.4%) of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Health performance in Mambourin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Mambourin, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 60% of Mambourin's total population (1,516 people) had private health cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 8.5% of residents and asthma impacting 6.9%. Conversely, 80.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population in Mambourin are generally typical. The area has 7.0% of residents aged 65 and over (177 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. However, health outcomes among seniors in Mambourin are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Mambourin, as per the latest data from March 2020, has a population where 54.1% speak a language other than English at home and 52.2% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mambourin, with 27.4% of its residents identifying as such. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 21.5%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 20.3%, higher than the regional average of 14.6%. Australian and English ancestry make up 15.0% and 14.8% respectively, with English being notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Some ethnic groups are significantly divergent: Maori at 3.3% (regional avg 0.3%), Russian at 1.8% (regional avg 0.4%), and Indian at 13.8% (regional avg 4.2%).

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

Mambourin's median age in the 2021 Census was 33 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mambourin had a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (20.7%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.4%). This 25-34 age group was significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, Mambourin's residents aged on average by 3.1 years, with the median age increasing from 30 to 33. The 65-74 age group grew from 0% to 5.6%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 3.8% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 30.5% to 20.7%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.4% to 6.0%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Mambourin's age profile by 2041. The 35-44 age cohort is expected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 1,015 people (201%) from 504 to 1,520. The 85+ age group shows more modest growth, with no additional residents projected by 2041.