Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Moonee Ponds statistical area (Lv2) is around 17,875. This reflects an increase of 1,651 people since the Census in 2021, which reported a population of 16,224. The change is inferred from the resident population of 17,823 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 441 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio of 4,099 persons per square kilometer places Moonee Ponds in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high density makes land in the area a highly-sought resource. Moonee Ponds' population growth of 10.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 9.7%.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting 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 released in 2023, adjusting employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Moonee Ponds (SA2) is forecasted to experience significant population growth. By 2041, it is expected to grow by 4,945 persons, reflecting a gain of 27.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Moonee Ponds averaged approximately 210 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,054 homes. As of FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. Historically, each dwelling constructed has accommodated around 1.6 new residents per year. This has resulted in a balanced supply and demand scenario, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average construction value for new homes is $923,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $62.1 million, reflecting robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Moonee Ponds exhibits moderately higher construction activity, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. This activity is significantly above the national average, demonstrating strong developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 7% detached houses and 93% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the existing housing composition (currently 45% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options.

With around 92 people per approval, Moonee Ponds reflects a developing area. Future projections estimate an addition of 4,893 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Moonee Ponds has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include the Moonee Valley Racing Club Grandstand & Clubhouse Redevelopment, Moonee Valley Park, and Chain of Ponds Collaboration Moonee Ponds Creek Improvement. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Moonee Ponds demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Moonee Ponds has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 4.9%. Residents' employment participation is high at 70.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Manufacturing has limited presence in Moonee Ponds, with 4.3% employment compared to the regional average of 7.2%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. As of 25-Nov, Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moonee Ponds's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 median income in Moonee Ponds is $66,481. Average income stands at $92,840. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Using Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $71,966 (median) and $100,499 (average). Census data reveals Moonee Ponds' household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 73rd and 86th percentiles nationally. In Moonee Ponds, 30.7% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader area trends at 32.8%. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 33.1% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income. Strong earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable income. Moonee Ponds' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Moonee Ponds displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Moonee Ponds' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 44.7% houses and 55.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 42.6% houses and 57.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moonee Ponds stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged properties at 29.8% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,200. Median weekly rent in Moonee Ponds was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Moonee Ponds' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Moonee Ponds features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.2% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 6.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households comprising 5.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3.

Educational achievement in Moonee Ponds places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Moonee Ponds has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 48.8% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the Victorian state average of 33.4%. The area's strong educational advantage is reflected in its high proportion of Bachelor degree holders (30.1%), postgraduate qualifications (13.0%), and graduate diplomas (5.7%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with 22.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (11.7%).

Educational participation in Moonee Ponds is notably high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Moonee Ponds has 84 active public transport stops. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 18 individual routes operating in total.

Collectively, these provide 14,713 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 166 meters. Service frequency averages 2,101 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 175 weekly trips per individual stop.

Moonee Ponds's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Moonee Ponds residents show relatively positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher than national averages among older cohorts at risk. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (11,330 people), compared to 66.1% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.9% of residents and asthma impacting 7.4%, while 71.3% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.0% across Greater Melbourne.

The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,056 people), higher than the 16.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Moonee Ponds was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Moonee Ponds, as per the census conducted on Tuesday 9 June 2009, exhibited greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 29.1% of its population born overseas and 25.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Moonee Ponds, accounting for 51.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 0.2% of Moonee Ponds' population against the regional average of 0.1%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (20.0%), Australian (17.6%), and Italian (12.1%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences in representation: Maltese at 1.7% compared to 1.6% regionally, Greek at 3.7% versus 3.2%, and Croatian at 1.1% against the regional average of 1.0%.

Moonee Ponds's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Moonee Ponds is 38 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Moonee Ponds has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.5%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 increased from 8.4% to 9.3%, while the proportion aged 45-54 decreased from 13.1% to 12.2%. By 2041, Moonee Ponds' age composition is expected to shift significantly, with the 65-74 age group projected to grow by 57% (946 people), reaching 2,609 from 1,662.