Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Point Lonsdale is around 4,495. This figure reflects an increase of 707 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,788 people. The change is inferred from the resident population estimate of 3,930 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 147 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 318 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 18.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Vic.'s (8.1%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 86.0% 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, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 adjusted 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, the suburb is expected to increase by 1,352 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 20.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Point Lonsdale among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Point Lonsdale averaged approximately 66 new dwelling approvals annually between FY-21 and FY-25. Around 333 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 16 approved in FY-26. Each year, around 2.3 new residents were gained per dwelling built from FY-21 to FY-25.

The average construction cost of new dwellings was approximately $906,000. In FY-26, $15.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Point Lonsdale has similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance. However, recent activity has moderated.

Nationally, Point Lonsdale's development activity is substantially higher, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Point Lonsdale exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate an addition of 915 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Point Lonsdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects potentially affecting this region. Notable initiatives include the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation, Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade, and The Point. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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Employment performance in Point Lonsdale exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Point Lonsdale has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,673 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Point Lonsdale is lower at 49.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. Census responses indicate that 34.9% of residents work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Point Lonsdale has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.6% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as shown by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5%, alongside a 1.2% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. experienced a marginal employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Point Lonsdale's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that Point Lonsdale has a high median assessed income of $47,718 and an average income of $78,916. This contrasts with the Rest of Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,655 (median) and $85,427 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Point Lonsdale's personal income ranks at the 55th percentile ($833 weekly), while household income sits at the 38th percentile. Income brackets show that 28.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (1,290 individuals). Housing costs allow for retention of 88.8% of income, but disposable income ranks below average at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Point Lonsdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Point Lonsdale's dwelling structure in its latest Census comprised 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Lonsdale stood at 61.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented ones at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Point Lonsdale was recorded at $420, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and the national figure of $375.

Point Lonsdale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 68.3% of all households, including 19.9% couples with children, 42.9% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 30.6% and group households comprising 0.4%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

Educational achievement in Point Lonsdale places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Point Lonsdale's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 43.5% have university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 14.5% and certificates for 15.7%.

A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 22.3% engaged in it. This includes 8.0% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Point Lonsdale has 25 active public transport stops. These are serviced by three routes offering a total of 177 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good with residents typically located 252 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward and cars remain the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. In 2021 Census data, 34.9% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Point Lonsdale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Point Lonsdale's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Approximately 58% (~2,605 people) of Point Lonsdale's total population had private health cover, higher than the 50.5% average in Rest of Vic. The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (12.7%) and mental health issues (7.3%). Notably, 61.7% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic. Under-65 population health outcomes were better than average. Point Lonsdale had 44.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,982 people), higher than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic. Senior health outcomes were strong, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Point Lonsdale is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Point Lonsdale's population showed low cultural diversity, with 88.3% born in Australia and 90.9% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.4%. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 50.4%.

Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Victoria, at 0.2%. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.3%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (12.7%). Scottish (11.9%) and Hungarian (0.4%) were notably more represented than regionally. Dutch representation was similar to regional levels at 1.8%.

Point Lonsdale ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Point Lonsdale's median age is 60 years, which exceeds Rest of Vic.'s median age of 43 and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile reveals that the 65-74 year-old group constitutes 21.7%, making it particularly prominent compared to other age groups. This concentration is notably higher than the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 14.7% to 16.3% of the population, while the 35-44 cohort has risen from 7.9% to 9.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 12.5%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 9.9% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Point Lonsdale's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 147 people (54%), increasing from 274 to 422. In contrast, the 15-24 cohort is expected to show minimal growth of just 8% (23 people).