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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025 the Point Lonsdale statistical area's population is estimated at around 4,495. This reflects an increase of 707 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,788 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 3,930, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (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 Point Lonsdale's 18.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's (7.9%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed 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. For any 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the Point Lonsdale (SA2) expected to increase by 1,339 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 20.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Point Lonsdale shows an average of around 66 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 333 homes were approved, with another 16 approved so far in FY-26. This translates to about 2.3 new residents per year for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $906,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $15.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Rest of Vic., Point Lonsdale has similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance. However, recent activity has moderated.

Nationally, developer confidence in Point Lonsdale is strong, with activity substantially higher than the national average. 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 growth area characteristics. AreaSearch projects Point Lonsdale to add 897 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds 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 ones are 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 an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In this period, 1667 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Point Lonsdale was significantly lower at 44.1%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Major employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a notable specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.6% of local workers, lower than Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between 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 Point Lonsdale. In contrast, Rest of Vic. experienced an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.6%, with only a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Point Lonsdale's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Point Lonsdale is high nationally. The median assessed income is $47,718 and the average income stands at $78,916. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s figures of a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $51,655 (median) and $85,427 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks personal income at the 55th percentile ($833 weekly) and household income at the 38th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 28.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 - $2,999 annually (1,290 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 30.3% in the same category. Housing costs allow for retention of 88.8%, though 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

As of the latest Census, Point Lonsdale had 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 93.0% houses and 7.0% 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 $1,950. The median weekly rent in Point Lonsdale was $420, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $402. Nationally, Point Lonsdale's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.5.

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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 43.5% holding university qualifications. This figure is significantly higher than the broader benchmarks of 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 28.6% in the SA4 region. The area's strong educational advantage positions it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, held by 29.0% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.2% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (15.7%). A substantial proportion of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 22.3% engaged in studies. 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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses running along three individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 177 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents typically residing 252 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 25 trips per day, which equates to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Point Lonsdale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Point Lonsdale faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 58% (~2,605 people) have private health cover, a notably high rate. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (12.7%) and mental health concerns (7.3%). Conversely, 61.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in the rest of Victoria. Point Lonsdale has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 44.5% (2,000 people), than the state average of 24.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are robust, outperforming general population metrics.

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 the language spoken at home by 96.4%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 50.4%.

Judaism was slightly overrepresented, with 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.3%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (12.7%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher at 11.9%, Hungarian at 0.4%, and Dutch at 1.8%.

Point Lonsdale ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Point Lonsdale's median age of 61 years is notably older than Rest of Vic.'s 43 and significantly higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Vic. average, Point Lonsdale has a notably over-represented 65 - 74 cohort (22.0% locally) while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (5.7%). This concentration in the 65 - 74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, Point Lonsdale's 75 to 84 age group has grown from 14.7% to 16.3% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 12.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Point Lonsdale's age structure with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to expand by 157 people (39%) from 400 to 558.