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Mansfield (Vic.) has an estimated 6,080 residents, up from 5,541 at the 2021 Census — a change of 539 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years. 203 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.0% of that increase. Density is about 23 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis by AreaSearch combining regional updates from the ABS with validated post-Census addresses indicates that the suburb of Mansfield (Vic.) has a population of approximately 6,080. This represents an addition of 539 people, or a 9.7% expansion, compared to the 5,541 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident population of 6,079 established after reviewing the ABS ERP release of June 2025 alongside 203 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Demographic density stands at 22 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious residential environment.
Outperforming both the Rest of Vic. and the broader SA4 region (3.1%), the suburb of Mansfield (Vic.) recorded 9.7% population growth from the 2021 census to emerge as an area leader in demographic expansion, fueled chiefly by interstate migration which accounted for roughly 65.0% of overall population additions in recent periods. Projections applied by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian State Government LGA and regional projections converted to SA2 boundaries via weighted growth aggregations. Age-specific rates from these aggregations are utilized for demographic forecasts covering 2032 to 2041. Based on this methodology, the suburb of Mansfield (Vic.) is projected to experience a broad population contraction of 373 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments are poised for expansion, most notably the 85 and over age group, which is forecast to increase by 96 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
254 new dwellings have been approved in Mansfield (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 84th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approval records compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data show that Mansfield has averaged approximately 50 dwelling approvals per year, amounting to 254 homes across the last 5 financial years, with 57 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 3.1 new residents per year were added for each completed residence, creating conditions where residential demand substantially exceeds additions to supply and places heightened pressure on pricing. Expected construction costs for new dwellings average $528,000, moderately higher than regional benchmarks and indicative of high-quality builds.
Additionally, the municipality has registered $9.6 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year. Per-capita building activity in Mansfield tracks closely with the Rest of Vic., maintaining equilibrium with neighbouring markets. The composition of new residential development is heavily weighted toward detached houses at 94.0%, while attached dwellings make up 6.0%, preserving the regional low-density urban footprint tailored to family living. An expanding property market is further highlighted by a ratio of roughly 114 people per dwelling approval. Given long-term demographic forecasts indicating stable or shrinking resident numbers, future housing demand pressures across Mansfield are likely to moderate, presenting advantages for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mansfield (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mansfield (Vic.), worth an estimated $97 million. A further 30 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $972 million. 11 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Community performance and urban development are heavily shaped by local capital investments, with AreaSearch identifying 6 impactful infrastructure initiatives across the region. Prominent developments include the Mansfield District Hospital Residential Aged Care Development, Mansfield Common, the Mansfield Station Precinct Activation Project, and Alpine Estate Mansfield.
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Mansfield Common
The two-story multi-use development will comprise a restaurant, bar and microbrewery/microdistillery with a cafe, providore, food grocer offerings, and a training facility for chefs, located at the foothills of the Victorian Alps approximately 180km from Melbourne.
Mansfield District Hospital Residential Aged Care Development
The Victorian Government is investing $62.87 million to redevelop residential aged care at Mansfield District Hospital. The project involves a new 30-bed facility replacing the ageing Buckland House, featuring a 'small household' model with single bedrooms, private ensuites, and dementia-friendly sensory gardens. As of March 2026, the new 30-bed facility is complete and residents have begun moving in. Current works focus on refurbishing the adjacent 42-bed Bindaree Retirement Centre and upgrading the original Buckland House for community and office use.
Mansfield Station Precinct Activation Project
Council-led renewal of the historic Mansfield Station Precinct to create a community hub. The multi-project transformation includes an all-abilities playground, a bicycle pump track, new car parks, heritage museum upgrades, and cultural landscaping. The masterplan is supported by a $14.1 million grant from the Australian Government's Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
Alpine Estate Mansfield
A residential land estate in Mansfield, Victoria, offering 64 lots in the Victorian High Country. Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, it provides a blend of natural beauty and modern conveniences, with proximity to parks, schools, cafes, transport, supermarkets, eateries, retail, and attractions like Mansfield Zoo, Mount Buller, and Mount Stirling. The estate spans 9.37 hectares with lot sizes ranging from 324m2 to 632m2.
Redgum Rise Residential Development
A residential subdivision offering 22 premium titled lots in a family-friendly area on the edge of Mansfield, adjoining Mansfield Botanical Gardens. Features elevated views, mostly flat parcels ranging from 564 to 866 sqm, sealed roads, concrete paths, and some blocks backing onto a landscaped reserve with established red gums. Lots are fully serviced and available for sale.
GraniteHill Aged Care Expansion - Euroa Health
Euroa Health Inc. has expanded the GraniteHill Residential Aged Care facility from 75 to 85 beds, with a 10-bed dementia support unit completed in 2024. Co-located with the Euroa hospital site (now managed by GV Health following the 1 July 2024 acute services transfer), GraniteHill provides 24-hour nursing care across respite and permanent care. A Federal Government Aged Care Capital Assistance Program grant of approximately $498,000 was awarded in December 2024 to upgrade bed equipment across 75 rooms, improving safety and dignity for residents.Community services and care-at-home programs continue alongside the residential facility.
Benalla West - Stage One
Homes Victoria's Big Housing Build project delivering 48 modern, accessible and energy-efficient social and affordable rental homes, replacing 21 ageing dwellings. The project also includes upgrades to Waminda Park with new play equipment, BBQ facilities, lighting and improved public spaces. Demolition and early works have commenced, with main construction scheduled through 2026 and completion expected in 2027.
Euroa Bicentennial Park Play Space Upgrade
Upgrade of Bicentennial Park's gated play space in Euroa, including new adventure playground equipment, a sealed bike education track and shade sails, delivered by Strathbogie Shire Council to improve family-friendly recreation facilities.
2,921 residents of Mansfield (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 2,998. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 58.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,968, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch highlight a capable local workforce across a range of industries in Mansfield, supported by a low unemployment rate of 2.6%. There are 2,921 employed residents as of March 2026, with joblessness tracking 1.1% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic.. The labour force participation rate stands at 58.9%, slightly below the regional benchmark of 61.1%, while Census returns showed 14.4% of workers operating from home under conditions influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Workforce concentration among Mansfield residents is highest across retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Accommodation & food services shows strong local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.6 times that of the broader region. By comparison, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.2% of the local workforce relative to 16.8% regionally. Comparing Census working figures to resident counts suggests a constrained local employment base. Over the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM data reveals that local employment contracted by 2.1% alongside a 2.0% reduction in the labour force, which kept unemployment steady. Across Regional Vic., employment declined by 0.1%, the labour force dropped by 0.3%, and the jobless rate fell 0.2 percentage points. Applying national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 (which forecast overall nationwide employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years) to Mansfield's industry profile suggests local job gains of 6.1% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a simple structural weighting illustrative model that excludes local population trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mansfield (Vic.) is $1,356 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $758 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,222 a year against an average of $61,230. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Mansfield records a median income of $45,222 and an average income of $61,230, sitting below the respective Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 are roughly $49,572 for median earnings and $67,120 for average earnings. At the 2021 Census, individual income was positioned at the 40th percentile ($758 weekly) and household income at the 24th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings band represents the largest share, comprising 30.7% of residents (1,866 people), matching the regional proportion of 30.3%.
Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.7%, placing the area at the 27th percentile nationally and within the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mansfield (Vic.) had 2,158 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $331 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,603 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census residential profile data indicates that separate houses account for 93.0% of Mansfield's dwelling stock and other dwellings make up 7.0%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership is prominent at 45.4%, exceeding regional rates, while 32.7% of homes are held with a mortgage and 21.9% are occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $1,603 and median weekly rent of $331 exceed the Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285, but sit well below Australian nationwide benchmarks of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mansfield (Vic.) counted 2,158 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,368 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 67.9% of local households, consisting of couples without children (33.5%), couples with children (24.0%), and single parent families (9.7%). Non-family households represent 32.1% of the total, with single-person residences making up 30.2% and group living situations accounting for 2.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, slightly lower than the 2.4 observed across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.9% of adults in Mansfield (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 14.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,390 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,025 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area shows 20.9% of residents holding a university qualification, which sits below the Victorian benchmark of 33.4%. Higher education credentials include bachelor degrees at 14.4%, graduate diplomas at 3.5%, and postgraduate qualifications at 3.0%. Technical and vocational training is widely represented, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of certificates (29.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.8% of the local population actively participating in education. Primary schooling accounts for 11.2% of residents, secondary education represents 7.3%, and tertiary studies comprise 2.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mansfield (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transport network analysis shows 2 active transport stops within Mansfield operating across 2 individual routes that deliver 28 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is constrained, with an average distance of 1160 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles are the primary commuting mode at 89%, while 8% of residents walk to work and vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, alongside 14.4% of residents working from home as recorded at the 2021 Census during potential COVID-19 conditions. Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 4 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.3% of residents in Mansfield (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators analyzed by AreaSearch demonstrate favourable outcomes for mortality and chronic illness in Mansfield, with condition rates remaining modest across the broader community despite higher prevalence among senior cohorts, while private health insurance adoption is held by approximately 51% of residents (~3,105 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 9.4 and 7.7% of residents respectively, while 66.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical conditions, outperforming the Regional Vic. rate of 63.4%. Overall health remains strong among residents aged under 65, while residents aged 65 and over constitute 27.2% of the population (1,653 people), exceeding the Regional Vic.
proportion of 24.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mansfield (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (29.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show that 88.7% of Mansfield residents were born in Australia, 90.9% hold Australian citizenship, and 95.6% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 46.5% of the population, while Judaism accounts for 0.1% of residents, aligning with the 0.1% recorded for Regional Vic.. The leading reported parental ancestries across Mansfield are English (31.5%), Australian (29.7%), and Irish (11.3%). Other ancestries showing slight divergence from regional benchmarks include Scottish at 10.0% (compared to 8.8% regionally), German at 3.9% (versus 3.5%), and Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mansfield (Vic.) is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 21.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Mansfield maintains an age distribution aligned with regional patterns, with the largest variation from Regional Vic. being 3.2 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 47 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and above both the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national median of 38 recorded at that time. The 45 - 64 age bracket has decreased from 26.5% at the Census to an estimated 23.9%, whereas the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest growth by 2041, increasing by 65 (5%) to reach 1,397 persons, alongside projected contractions across middle aged, young retiree, and elderly age bands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mansfield (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 203 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,541 at the 2021 Census → 6,080 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21599). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.