San Remo (Vic.)

San Remo 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 November 2025, the estimated population of San Remo (Vic.) is around 2,106, reflecting a 406 person increase since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 23.9% rise from the previously reported population of 1,700 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,058 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), and an additional 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 135 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth exceeded both the non-metro area (6.0%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted for San Remo (Vic.), placing it in the top 10 percent of locations outside capital cities. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 882 persons, reflecting a total increase of 28.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees San Remo among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates San Remo has received approximately 60 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 300 homes. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident count per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 is 0.9.

This suggests new supply meets or exceeds demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. Average construction value per property is $570,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY26, $40.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Rest of Vic., San Remo records 216% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, recent periods show moderation in development activity.

This high level is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest. New development consists of 94% standalone homes and 6% townhouses or apartments, preserving San Remo's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 57 people per dwelling approval, San Remo exhibits growth area characteristics. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects San Remo will gain 604 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth beyond current forecasts.

San Remo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that could impact this region. Key projects are Bass Coast College - San Remo Campus, San Remo Structure Plan, Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion, and Great Southern Offshore Wind Farm. The following list details those most relevant:.

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While San Remo retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.2%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

San Remo has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025807 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in San Remo is significantly lower at 49.6%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food sectors. Construction employment levels are particularly high, at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, labour force decreased by 1.0% while employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points in San Remo. In contrast, Rest of Vic.'s employment contracted by 0.9%, labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within San Remo. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to San Remo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. San Remo had a median taxpayer income of $51,202 and an average of $65,728. Nationally, the median was $49,348 with an average of $65,867. Rest of Vic.'s figures were $48,741 (median) and $60,693 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in San Remo is approximately $57,428. Average income is estimated at $73,721 by the same period. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank modestly in San Remo, between the 23rd and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 28.1% of residents (591 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. San Remo's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

San Remo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In San Remo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 82.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 17.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Vic., where 93.3% of dwellings were houses and 6.7% were other types. Home ownership in San Remo stood at 48.9%, similar to Non-Metro Vic.'s rate. Mortgaged dwellings made up 27.9%, and rented dwellings accounted for 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,450. Median weekly rent in San Remo was $301, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $295. Nationally, San Remo's median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800 is lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and its median weekly rent of $301 is substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 67.3% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 36.9% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.7%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

The educational profile of San Remo exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in San Remo trail regional benchmarks with 24.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 33.4% in VIC. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (15.0%) and certificates (25.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes San Remo Primary School and Bass Coast College - San Remo Campus, collectively serving 170 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1041) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision follows conventional lines, split between 1 primary and 1 secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents (8.1) fall below the regional average (12.9), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis in San Remo shows 15 operational transit hubs, all bus stops. These are served by five distinct routes, facilitating 169 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated high, with residents located on average 248 metres from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 24 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data indicates significant challenges for San Remo, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 53% (~1,112 people), exceeding the average SA2 area's rate of 47.9% across Rest of Vic.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (7.7%). A total of 62.8% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 61.6% in Rest of Vic. San Remo has 28.4% of residents aged 65 and over (598 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

San Remo ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

San Remo had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 86.8% of its population being Australian citizens and 83.2% born in Australia. The majority spoke English only at home, comprising 93.2%. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 41.5% of San Remo's population.

Buddhism, however, was overrepresented compared to the rest of Victoria, with 1.7% versus 0.9%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.3%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (10.4%). Dutch ethnicity was notably higher in San Remo at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 2.5%, Scottish at 8.9% versus 9.3%, and Welsh at 0.6% against a regional average of 0.5%.

San Remo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in San Remo is 52, which is significantly higher than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and also notably above the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age cohort makes up 17.8% of San Remo's population, compared to 11.2% nationally, indicating an over-representation in this age group compared to both Rest of Vic.'s average (17.8%) and the national norm. Conversely, the 15-24 age cohort is under-represented in San Remo at 7.6%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s average of 10%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has grown from 6.5% to 7.6%, while the 45-54 age cohort has declined from 11.5% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate substantial changes in San Remo's population structure, with the strongest projected growth occurring in the 25-34 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 58%, adding 105 residents and reaching a total of 287.