Ormond

An assessment of population growth drivers in Ormond reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Ormond is estimated at around 9,591 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,263 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,328 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,388 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 97 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,633 persons per square kilometer, placing Ormond in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 15.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (8.7%) and the national average. Population growth for Ormond was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase, with the suburb expected to expand by 2,406 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 22.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ormond recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Ormond averaged around 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 215 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. Over these 5 years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent data shows this ratio has intensified to 12.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $714,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, there have been $6.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 57th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Current new development consists of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 47.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. Ormond reflects a transitioning market with around 275 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate Ormond will gain 2,113 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include DealCorp Ormond Station Development (Sky Tower), Gibson Developments North Road Apartments, East Village, and Bentleigh East Structure Plan Implementation. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Ormond maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Ormond has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there were 5,690 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.5% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Ormond was 74.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 43.9% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Ormond specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented at 6.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited due to the predominantly residential nature of the area. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Ormond increased by 0.6%, while the labour force grew by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that employment could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Ormond's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Ormond suburb has a median taxpayer income of $59,076 and an average income of $80,759 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Ormond would be approximately $63,950 (median) and $87,422 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ormond cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 29.0% of residents (2,781 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.8% in the same category. Economic strength in Ormond is evident through 33.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 70th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Ormond, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.7% houses and 53.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormond was at 29.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.1%) or rented (38.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ormond was $2,252, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Ormond was recorded at $395, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Ormond's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Ormond features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.3% of all households, including 34.0% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Ormond shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Ormond's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 51.5% of Ormond residents hold university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in Victoria. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 11.1%.

Educational participation is high in Ormond, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in secondary education, 8.9% in primary education, and 8.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Ormond has 37 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that collectively facilitate 2,559 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 160 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Ormond residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 73% of residents, while trains are used by 17%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling in Ormond, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant portion of residents, specifically 43.9%, work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 365 trips per day, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ormond's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Ormond, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts exhibited low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (5,628 people). The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 74.6%, declared themselves completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents showed notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,371 people). Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, aligning broadly with national rankings for the general population.

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

Ormond has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.4% of its population born overseas and 35.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ormond, comprising 34.2% of its population. However, Judaism is significantly overrepresented, making up 9.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups in Ormond are English (18.6%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (14.4%). Notably, Polish (2.1% vs regional 0.8%), Russian (2.0% vs 0.4%), and Hungarian (0.6% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Ormond.

Ormond's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ormond's median age is 37, matching Greater Melbourne's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 15.6%, higher than Greater Melbourne's figure, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 13.3%. Between 2021 and present, Ormond's 15-24 age group has risen from 13.9% to 15.6%, and the 25-34 cohort has increased from 15.8% to 17.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 13.0%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 12.4% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ormond's age structure. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 31% (382 people), reaching 1,629 from 1,246. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 2% (24 people).