Noble Park

Population growth drivers in Noble Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Noble Park is around 34,263 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,006 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 32,257 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 34,024 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 305 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 3,998 persons per square kilometer, placing Noble Park in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 6.2% growth since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

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, making adjustments 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 aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 5,302 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.8% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Noble Park when compared nationally

Noble Park averaged approximately 132 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 661 homes were approved, with an additional 51 approved in FY-26 so far. This averages to about 0.2 people moving into the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $400,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $36.6 million, indicating significant local business investment. Noble Park's construction rates per person are similar to Greater Melbourne's, suggesting market stability. Recent construction consists of 26.0% standalone homes and 74.0% medium to high-density housing, a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 65.0% houses. This change reflects decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyles.

Noble Park has approximately 240 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. AreaSearch projects Noble Park's population to grow by 5,053 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with these projections. However, increased competition among buyers is expected as the population grows.

Noble Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Douglas Apartments, Noble Park Revitalisation, The Woodlands Keysborough, and Noble Park Station and Level Crossing Removal. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Noble Park has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Noble Park has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 6.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0%. As of September 2025, there are 17,145 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.1% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation lags at 63.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 14.5% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a notable concentration with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while labour force grew by 4.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Noble Park's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Noble Park's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $45,205 and the average income stands at $50,103. Greater Melbourne's figures are $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Noble Park would be approximately $48,934 (median) and $54,236 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Noble Park all fall between the 15th and 27th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 33.1% of locals (11,341 people) earn $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 23rd percentile nationally.

Noble Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Noble Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.1% houses and 34.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Noble Park stood at 27.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones at 41.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Noble Park was $341, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Noble Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Noble Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 68.2% of all households, including 30.9% couples with children, 21.2% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Noble Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 26.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 26.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (15.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (7.8%), secondary education (6.5%), and tertiary education (6.3%).

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

Noble Park has 87 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 3,531 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 242 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 82%, while trains are used by 11% of residents. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 504 trips per day, translating to roughly 40 weekly trips per stop.

Noble Park'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

Noble Park's health data shows positive outcomes overall, with mortality rates and health conditions similar to national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent here compared to the general population but higher among older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is low at 47% (~16,014 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma (6.1%) and mental health issues (5.8%) are most common, while 75.3% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.0% (~5,824 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Noble Park has one of the highest cultural diversities in Australia, with 68.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 63.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Noble Park, making up 34.7% of the population. However, Buddhism stands out as significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, comprising 19.7% of Noble Park's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 33.8%, Vietnamese at 11.5%, and English at 10.4%. These figures differ substantially from regional averages: Other is notably higher (33.8% vs 14.6%), Vietnamese is significantly higher (11.5% vs 1.9%), and English is considerably lower (10.4% vs 20.1%). Additionally, Sri Lankan, Serbian, and Hungarian ethnicities are noticeably overrepresented in Noble Park compared to regional averages: Sri Lankan at 1.9% vs 0.8%, Serbian at 0.9% vs 0.4%, and Hungarian at 0.4% vs 0.3%.

Noble Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Noble Park has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 19.1% of Noble Park's population, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 9.6%. Between 2021 and now, the 65-74 age group has grown from 8.0% to 9.0% of the population. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort has declined from 6.4% to 5.5%. By 2041, Noble Park's population is projected to see substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially, increasing by 1,132 people (59%) from 1,918 to 3,051. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.