Ormond

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

Ormond's population is estimated at around 9,795 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,467 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,328 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 9,740 following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and an additional 119 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,731 persons per square kilometer, placing Ormond in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ormond's growth rate of 17.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (8.0%) and the state level, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Ormond's population, expected to expand by 2,356 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 23.5% in total over the 16 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 shows Ormond averaging around 43 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 215 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 21 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to approximately 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent data shows this has intensified to 13 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $714,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

There have also been $6.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 56th percentile of areas assessed nationally. 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 shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 47.0% houses. Ormond reflects a transitioning market with around 278 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate Ormond will gain 2,301 residents through to 2041. 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones 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 most likely to be relevant.

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

Ormond has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Over the past year, Ormond showed relative employment stability.

As of December 2025, 5,766 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% and workforce participation at 72.4%. A high proportion, 43.9%, work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Ormond has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, 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%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Ormond's labour force increased by 0.2%, while employment remained stable, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.4% and the labour force by 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that Ormond's employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Ormond's employment mix.

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, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. By March 2026, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $64,759 and an average income of $88,528, assuming a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Ormond cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 29.0% of residents (2,840 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 32.8%. Economic strength is evident in Ormond, with 33.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, but strong earnings 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 rest being 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 for Ormond was recorded at $395, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Ormond's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 comprise the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 29.2% and group households making up 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 educational attainment significantly exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 51.5% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. This high level of attainment is strongly represented by bachelor degrees (31.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2%, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 11.1%.

Educational participation is notably high, 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by five different routes, together offering 2,559 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents usually located 160 meters from the nearest stop. Most Ormond residents commute outwards, primarily by car (73%), followed by train (17%). On average, there's one vehicle per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 43.9% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 365 trips daily, resulting in 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.

AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence shows both young and elderly cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which amounts to 5748 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.3 and 7.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1341 people, which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, with national rankings broadly aligned with 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 people. However, Judaism is significantly overrepresented in Ormond compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 9.7% versus the regional average of 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 18.6%, Australian at 17.2%, and Other at 14.4%. Some ethnic groups have notable representation in Ormond: Polish at 2.1% (regional average 0.8%), Russian at 2.0% (regional average 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.6% (regional average 0.3%).

Ormond's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ormond's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 at 15.4%, but fewer residents aged 35-44 at 14.0%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25-34 age group has grown from 15.8% to 18.1%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 13.9% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.3% to 12.6%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Ormond's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 32%, adding 400 residents to reach 1,635. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 3% (38 people).