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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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Olinda (Vic.) has an estimated resident count of around 1,741, according to AreaSearch assessment combining ABS population updates across the surrounding region with address validation completed since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,773 people, this represents a reduction of 32 people (1.8%). This updated figure stems from AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside post-Census address validations, yielding an estimated resident total of 1,741. With a density ratio of 82 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and scope for future expansion.
Overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for approximately 64.0% of all recent demographic additions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models issued in 2024 using 2022 as their starting point, supplemented where needed by VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures published in 2023 via weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. These aggregations also provide age-specific trajectories mapped across all sectors for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Under these modeled demographic patterns, the suburb of Olinda (Vic.) tracks within the lower quartile of areas evaluated by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 modeling forecasting a rise of 18 persons to 2041, representing an overall expansion of 1.0% across the 16 years.
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ABS building permit data reviewed by AreaSearch indicates that Olinda has averaged around 2 new residential approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 11 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Throughout FY-25 to date, no approvals have been registered. In light of recent population contraction, this level of construction has proven comparatively sufficient, creating favourable conditions for property purchasers. Per capita residential building in Olinda sits markedly below regional activity, lagging Greater Melbourne by 65.0%. Such limited construction volume generally reinforces buyer competition and values across established stock. Building rates also fall behind the national benchmark, underscoring local market maturity alongside potential planning and geographic restrictions.
Moreover, recent construction has consisted exclusively of separate houses, preserving the neighbourhood's established low-density atmosphere and catering to buyers seeking spacious family residences. According to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, Olinda's population is projected to expand by 18 residents through to 2041. Maintaining present construction tempos should enable residential additions to easily satisfy incoming requirements, offering advantageous buyer conditions while potentially facilitating demographic growth above current forecasts.
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 $733 million. 10 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 performance is heavily shaped by major planning works and infrastructure developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 5 projects anticipated to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works, Six Senses Resort And Spa At Burnham Beeches, Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, and Sherbrooke Children's Centre Services, with key initiatives outlined 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.
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 Water Treatment Plant
The Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant is a critical back-up disinfection and treatment facility being constructed within the Tramway Track Pipe Reserve by Melbourne Water and John Holland KBR Joint Venture. Designed to support the Silvan Reservoir supply system, which provides over 50% of Melbourne’s drinking water, the facility ensures continuous water supply during maintenance or emergency disruptions. Main construction commenced in 2025 and is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
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.
930 residents of Olinda (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 966. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 66.1%. 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 1,495, 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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AreaSearch statistical aggregations highlight an educated local labor pool in Olinda characterised by solid essential service representation, steady annual job numbers, and a low jobless rate of 3.7%. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 930, with local unemployment tracking 1.0% under Greater Melbourne's 4.8% benchmark, alongside a participation rate of 66.1% versus 70.1% regionally. Furthermore, 37.0% of local workers recorded working remotely at the Census, a figure likely influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical fields.
Education & training represents a standout discipline, capturing a workforce share 1.3 times that seen across the wider region. In contrast, finance & insurance is relatively subdued at 1.9%, trailing the regional norm of 4.9%. Comparisons between resident counts and Census workplace numbers indicate that internal employment generation within the locality remains modest. Evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch over the past 12-month period indicates a 0.4% uptick in employment alongside a 0.8% rise in the labour pool, which elevated the local jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1%, the workforce widened by 2.3%, and joblessness edged up by 0.2 percentage points. Applying Jobs and Skills Australia Mar-26 industry-level projections to Olinda's specific workforce breakdown provides a forward-looking perspective over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are expected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years; mapped to Olinda's industry distribution, local employment is projected to advance by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted modeling that excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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Aggregated ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Olinda exceeding national standards, with a median of $52,512 and an average of $73,141, compared with Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 positions estimated figures around $57,564 (median) and $80,177 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Olinda's personal, family, and household earnings near the 62nd percentile nationwide. The primary weekly income range is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.0% of residents (522 people), aligning closely with the 32.8% recorded regionally.
Furthermore, 30.7% bring in more than $3,000 per week, underpinning affluent segments that support local commerce. Residents retain 86.2% of income following housing obligations, and the locality achieves a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
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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According to the latest Census, Olinda's residential landscape consists almost entirely of standalone houses at 99.4%, with only 0.6% classified as other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Melbourne metro records 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 38.6%, substantially eclipsing Melbourne metro levels, while 48.9% of properties carry a mortgage and 12.5% are leased. Typical monthly mortgage commitments match the Melbourne metro median of $2,000, whereas typical weekly rent is $398 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro and $2,000 for metropolitan mortgages. Across Australia, repayments in Olinda surpass the national median mortgage of $1,863 and the national rental benchmark 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 constitute the majority of domestic arrangements at 74.5%, made up of couples with children (33.1%), couples without children (30.6%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for 25.5%, dominated by single-person residences at 23.0% along with group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 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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Higher education rates in Olinda notably exceed wider metrics, as 38.4% of residents aged 15+ possess university qualifications, outpacing both the SA3 area (23.8%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Vocational and technical training is likewise prevalent, with 34.9% of those aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (19.7%) and advanced diplomas (15.2%). Active study rates are robust across the community, where 28.4% of residents are undertaking formal study. Among this group, primary education accounts for 9.2%, secondary education comprises 8.7%, and tertiary education represents 5.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Olinda (Vic.) reaches 18 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 730 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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Transit analysis records 18 operational bus stops across Olinda, connected via 9 distinct routes that generate 731 passenger journeys weekly. Overall public transport access is moderate, with residents situated an average of 420 meters from the closest stop. Outward travel characterizes the commuting profile of this residential enclave, where private vehicles serve as the main travel method at 86%, followed by 5% walking. Private car ownership stands above the regional norm at 1.8 vehicles per household. At the 2021 Census, 37.0% of local workers operated from home, an outcome that may reflect COVID-19 circumstances.
Timetabled services average 104 daily trips across the transit network, translating to approximately 40 departures per stop each week.
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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 evaluations by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Olinda, marked by minimal chronic condition prevalence across all age cohorts and favourable mortality metrics. In addition, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 56% of the overall population (~970 people). Arthritis (9.3%) and mental health issues (9.0%) represent the most frequently reported health concerns among locals, while 68.0% of the community reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health indicators for working-age citizens remain consistent with wider trends. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of residents (409 people), exceeding Greater Melbourne's 15.1% proportion, with older age groups displaying particularly solid health metrics aligned with national standards.
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 metrics in Olinda sit below regional averages, with 80.5% of residents Australian-born, 88.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.5% exclusively using English at home. Christianity forms the most widespread faith, followed by 31.3% of the community. Judaism accounts for 0.7% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplace, the leading lineages are English at 31.0% (well above the 20.1% regional mark), Australian at 25.7% (exceeding the regional 18.4%), and Scottish at 9.6%. Distinct variations appear among other heritages as well, with French ancestry recorded at 1.3% (against 0.5% across the region), Polish at 0.9% (against 0.8%), and Russian at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Olinda (Vic.) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 18.0% 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 suburb of Olinda (Vic.) displays a distinct lifestyle and retirement demographic profile. Updated figures as at August 2026 indicate that 23.5% of the population belongs to retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.8% against a regional level of 32.1%. The median age is an estimated 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 8 years above Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that Census, alongside a national median of 38 at that Census.
Since the Census, retiree and elderly cohorts expanded from 19.1% to an estimated 23.5% of the community. Looking ahead to 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts will see the strongest increase, growing by 67 (16%) to 476, whereas reductions are projected among both children and young adults and young to middle aged adults.
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 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 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 Aug 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 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 (SAL22009). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.