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Olinda (Vic.) has an estimated 1,741 residents, down from 1,773 at the 2021 Census — a change of 32 people, or 1.8%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. Density is about 82 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside address points verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Olinda (Vic.) stands at approximately 1,741 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 32 residents (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 1,773 people. This population estimate of 1,741 is derived by AreaSearch by assessing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and validating local addresses following the Census. The current population translates to a density of 82 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential growth.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth, representing approximately 64.0% of all population increases over recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases, scaled from LGA to SA2 using weighted population growth aggregation. Age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are applied to projections for 2032 through 2041. Future growth is projected to align with the lower quartile of statistical areas nationally, with the suburb of Olinda (Vic.) forecast to add 11 residents by 2041 based on aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 0.6% over the 16 years.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals allocated from wider statistical areas, Olinda averages roughly 1 residential property approval per year, with a total of 7 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and none during the current FY-26 period. Given the recent drop in population, the volume of new housing has matched demand, maintaining a balanced market with choices for buyers. Olinda experiences building volumes that are significantly below the Greater Melbourne average, sitting 80.0% lower on a per capita basis. This limited supply of new dwellings generally supports demand and values for existing properties, although building approvals have picked up recently.
Construction rates also sit below the national average, pointing to the mature state of the area and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent development has consisted of detached houses, maintaining the low density character of the area which draws buyers looking for space. The ratio of 581 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet nature of development in this locality. Demographic forecasts suggest Olinda will add 11 residents up to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current levels of building construction indicate that housing supply will be sufficient to cover demand, supporting buyers while leaving room for growth to potentially outpace these projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Olinda (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Olinda (Vic.), worth an estimated $5 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $760 million. 9 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Local infrastructure, major projects, and planning policies are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 5 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Significant initiatives include the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works, the Six Senses Resort And Spa At Burnham Beeches development, the Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, and the Sherbrooke Children's Centre Services, with the major projects detailed below.
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Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works
Critical repair works to address landslide damage caused by severe weather in July 2024. Works include geotechnical stabilization, drainage infrastructure upgrades, and road surface restoration to restore full safety and functionality.
Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program
Comprehensive drainage and stormwater management improvements across the municipality, including upgrades to aging infrastructure, flood risk assessments, and climate change adaptation measures. Budget allocation of $16.2 million over six years.
Angliss Hospital Expansion
A $112 million major redevelopment featuring a new four-storey, all-electric tower. The expansion delivers a 32-bed inpatient unit, four state-of-the-art operating theatres, a new central sterile supply department, and expanded outpatient and allied health services. Major structural works were completed in July 2025, and the project is currently in the fit-out and final construction phase to increase surgical capacity for the Knox and Yarra Ranges communities.
Mountain Highway Logistics Hub
Staged development of a major industrial logistics estate on a 16.8 hectare site formerly occupied by GlaxoSmithKline for over 50 years, featuring four separate warehouses totalling up to 50,000 sqm. Stage 1 comprises a purpose-built national head office and distribution centre for CoolDrive Auto Parts, consolidating three Melbourne facilities into one site with automation systems, dedicated dangerous goods and refrigerant stores, and a workshop for the Blanchard Racing Team Supercars program. The development includes a new access road and signalised intersection to Mountain Highway, estate signage, and directional signage.Construction began in July 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony, with the CoolDrive facility targeted for completion around October 2026 and practical completion of Stage 1 expected by late 2026. Future stages will add smaller warehouses of approximately 10,000 sqm each. All warehouses will operate 24/7 once complete, with Stage 1 expected to accommodate up to 225 staff.
Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve Master Plan
Master plan guiding the long-term enhancement, management and future development of the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve. The reserve supports a range of sporting, environmental and community uses. The associated playspace renewal project has now been completed and opened to the public, while the broader master plan remains in the consultation and design phase to guide future staged improvements.
Colchester Road Footpath Construction
New concrete footpath constructed along the eastern side of Colchester Road in Kilsyth South, between Canterbury Road and Collier Road, to improve pedestrian access and safety. Works were part of Council's 2023/24 footpath program.
Liverpool Road Shared User Path
Design and construction of a new 1.7 km shared user path along Liverpool Road in Kilsyth, linking Canterbury Road to Mount Dandenong Road. The trail will connect key destinations including the Bayswater Business Precinct and Pinks Reserve and is expected to include raised priority crossings at higher-risk conflict points.
Kilsyth Sporting Complex Stadium Improvements
Long overdue improvements to the Kilsyth Sporting Complex including construction of new basketball court within stadium and facility upgrades to support community sports programs.
936 residents of Olinda (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 973. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 66.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,492, about 86% 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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Olinda has a workforce with high levels of education, strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.8%, and employment growth estimated at 0.6% over the preceding year, using AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026936 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.0% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while workforce participation was slightly lower at 66.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. According to Census records, a substantial 37.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area features a high concentration of workers in education & training, which stands at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, finance & insurance is under-represented, accounting for 1.9% of Olinda's workforce compared to 4.9% across Greater Melbourne. Comparison of the Census working population against resident workforce suggests local employment opportunities are limited. According to AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the 12-month period experienced a 0.6% rise in employment alongside a 0.9% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded employment expansion of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Olinda. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies by industry. Weighted extrapolation of these industry-specific projections indicates local employment would grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming local population trends are not factored in.
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Median household income in Olinda (Vic.) is $1,995 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $859 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,512 a year against an average of $73,141. 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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According to postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Olinda recorded a median income of $52,512 and an average of $73,141. These figures exceed the national average, though they sit below the Greater Melbourne median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $57,564 for the median and $80,177 for the average. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and individual incomes in Olinda place the area at the 62nd percentile nationally.
The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 30.0% of the population (522 residents), which is comparable to regional levels where 32.8% of individuals fall into the same bracket. A significant proportion of high-income earners, with 30.7% earning more than $3,000 weekly, indicates strong financial capacity within the suburb. Residents retain 86.2% of their income after housing costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Olinda (Vic.) had 644 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $398 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. 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 data shows that dwellings in Olinda consist of 99.4% houses and 0.6% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or other options, compared to Greater Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and other dwellings comprise 32.1%. Home ownership rates in Olinda are high at 38.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (48.9%) or tenants (12.5%). The median mortgage repayment in the area is $2,000 per month, matching the Greater Melbourne average, while the median weekly rent is $398, compared to $2,000 and $390 in Greater Melbourne.
Olinda's monthly mortgage payments exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Olinda (Vic.) counted 644 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 74.5%, consisting of couples with children (33.1%), couples without children (30.6%), and single-parent households (10.6%). The remaining 25.5% are non-family households, which are predominantly lone person households (23.0%) alongside group households (1.6%). The average household size is 2.5 residents, slightly below the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.4% of adults in Olinda (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 23.3% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 13 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 936 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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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Olinda is higher than average, with 38.4% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 23.8% in the SA3 region and 30.4% nationally. This highlights a strong base for knowledge-intensive employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (19.7%). A high level of educational enrollment is observed in the area, with 28.4% of the population participating in formal study.
This cohort is made up of 9.2% in primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, and 5.3% in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Olinda (Vic.) reaches 18 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 560 services a week. The typical home sits about 420 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options shows 18 active bus stops operating in Olinda. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which support 562 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is moderate, with the average distance to a stop being 420 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, while 5% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents (37.0%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions.
The average frequency of transport services is 80 trips per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 31 weekly trips per bus stop.
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68.0% of residents in Olinda (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 in Olinda point to positive outcomes, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, showing low levels of common health problems across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~970 people) holding coverage. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns, affecting 9.3% and 9.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 68.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health profiles among working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.6% of the population (410 people), which is higher than the 15.0% average for Greater Melbourne.
Senior health outcomes are strong, aligning with national averages for this cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Olinda (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 80.5% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.0%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Olinda is lower than average, with 80.5% of residents born in Australia, 88.9% holding citizenship, and 92.5% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 31.3% of the population. Judaism is overrepresented relative to the broader metropolitan area, accounting for 0.7% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of ancestry, the top parental countries of birth are English at 31.0% (higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 25.7% (higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Scottish at 9.6%.
There are also elevated levels of certain other backgrounds, including French at 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Olinda (Vic.) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 17.5% 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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The median age of 45 years in Olinda is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Olinda features a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (14.9%) and a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (6.1%). The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.5% to 7.0%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 9.4% to 11.4%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age bracket fell from 8.7% to 6.1%, and the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 17.0% to 15.5%. Projections to 2041 show changes in the age structure, with the 85+ cohort expected to increase by 164% (48 people), going from 29 to 78. Combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to represent 74% of the total population increase, emphasizing the aging profile, while the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Olinda (Vic.)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,773 at the 2021 Census → 1,741 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 May 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 (SAL22009). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.