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Population
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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of San Remo (Vic.) is around 2,967. This figure reflects a significant increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,700 people. The growth of 1,267 people represents an increase of 74.5% since the 2021 Census. AreaSearch's estimate is based on resident population data from June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 190 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person and potential for further development. The suburb of San Remo (Vic.) has shown notable growth since the 2021 Census, exceeding both the Rest of Vic. at 4.3% and its SA4 region.
This growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch's projections for San Remo (Vic.) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the 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, population projections indicate exceptional growth 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 1,397 persons, reflecting an increase of 46.2% over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions San Remo among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, San Remo has experienced around 62 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 311 homes since FY-21. So far in FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, these developments attract 1.3 new residents per year, indicating a balanced supply and demand scenario with stable market conditions.
The average construction value of new properties is $570,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $15.9 million, signifying steady investment activity in San Remo. Compared to the Rest of Vic., San Remo records 202.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice but with a recent moderation in development activity. This high level of activity is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. New developments consist of 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving San Remo's low-density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers with its emphasis on detached housing.
With around 53 people per dwelling approval, San Remo exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 1,371 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.
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Development applications around San Remo (Vic.)
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Infrastructure
San Remo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two major projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Bass Coast College - San Remo Campus, San Remo Structure Plan, Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion, and Great Southern Offshore Wind Farm. The following details those expected to have the most relevance:.
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Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion
Proposed expansion of the existing Victorian Desalination Plant at Wonthaggi (Dalyston) to increase production capacity from 150 GL to 200 GL per year, leveraging the facility's built-in design headroom. The Victorian Water Security Plan released in September 2025 identified expanded desalination as a key long-term measure alongside purified recycled water and stormwater harvesting. Infrastructure Victoria's 2025-2055 strategy recommends the State Government complete a detailed business case for this expansion to help meet water demand until 2035. Urgency has increased following Melbourne storage levels falling to a six-year low in April 2026, prompting a record 150 GL order for 2026-27. Government modelling projects Victoria will require an additional 95 GL per year above the plant's current full capacity by 2030. A second desalination plant west of Melbourne is also under parallel consideration. The existing plant is operated by AquaSure (Ventia/Suez) under a 30-year PPP contract.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
San Remo Structure Plan
The San Remo Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic framework (to 2041) guiding the growth of San Remo as a designated District Town. Adopted in June 2025, the plan manages a significant 'growth front' extending east toward Punch Bowl Road, identifying locations for expanded residential development, a new commercial area, and vital infrastructure. Key features include a proposed east-west connector road extending Shetland Heights Road and the protection of the natural environment and coastal character during this urban expansion.
Star of the South Offshore Wind Farm
Star of the South is a proposed offshore wind farm in Bass Strait off Gippsland, Victoria. The project has a feasibility licence area of about 586 square kilometres and proposes up to 2.2 GW of offshore wind capacity, enough to power around 1.2 million homes. It would connect to the grid through underground cables landing near Reeves Beach and transmission infrastructure toward the Latrobe Valley. As of the latest official updates, the project has lodged its Commonwealth EIS and Victorian EES for government adequacy review, with public review expected around mid 2026. It still requires environmental and planning approvals, a Victorian offshore wind auction outcome, a commercial licence and final investment decision before construction can proceed.
Victorian Renewable Energy Zones
The Victorian Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) represent a strategic 15-year roadmap to upgrade the state electricity grid as it transitions from coal to renewable energy. Managed by VicGrid, the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan identifies six onshore zones (Central Highlands, Central North, Gippsland, North-West, South-West, and Western/Grampians) and a Gippsland Shoreline zone for offshore wind. The plan coordinates the connection of approximately 25GW of new solar, wind, and storage capacity by 2035, requiring nearly 800km of transmission upgrades. As of early 2026, VicGrid is finalizing the declaration of these zones following extensive community consultation on draft REZ orders, which closed in March 2026.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
Employment
Employment conditions in San Remo remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis
San Remo has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 4.7% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over that year was estimated at 16.2%.
As of December 2025, 1,393 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is 1.0% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in San Remo was 58.0%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 23.7% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food.
Construction had an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 3.3%, compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 16.2% and labour force increased by 15.3%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contraction of 0.6%, labour force decrease of 0.7%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to San Remo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
The suburb of San Remo had a median taxpayer income of $51,202 and an average income of $65,728 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was slightly below the national average for that year. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s median income was $50,954 with an average income of $62,728 in the same period. Based on a 9.62% increase since financial year 2023, as per the Wage Price Index, current estimates for San Remo would be approximately $56,128 (median) and $72,051 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census data showed that household, family, and personal incomes in San Remo ranked modestly, between the 23rd and 34th percentiles. Income distribution indicated that the majority of residents, 28.1% or 833 people, fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which was consistent with broader regional trends showing 30.3% in the same category. After accounting for housing costs, 86.1% of income remained, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
San Remo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
San Remo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in San Remo stood at 48.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.9% and rented ones at 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in San Remo was $301, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, San Remo's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
San Remo features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 32.7%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of San Remo exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
In San Remo Trail region, 24.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Victoria's 33.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (15.0%) and certificates (25.6%).
Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.1% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
San Remo has 15 active public transport stops. These are served by three routes offering a total of 109 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 242 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes in this primarily residential area are outward-bound. Cars are the dominant mode of transport at 92%, with 7% walking. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, 23.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 15 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in San Remo is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
San Remo demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment as of October 2021. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but nears the nation's average in older, at-risk cohorts.
Private health cover rate is approximately 53% of the total population (~1,567 people), slightly higher than the Regional Vic. average of 50.5%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (7.7%). A majority, 62.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to the 63.4% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. San Remo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 30.0% (890 people), compared to Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors remain above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 showed cultural diversity below average levels, with 86.8% of its population being citizens, 83.2% born in Australia, and 93.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.5% of San Remo's population. Buddhism appeared notably overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 1.0%.
Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.3%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (10.4%). Dutch ethnicity was slightly overrepresented at 2.0% in San Remo versus 1.7% regionally, Scottish at 8.9% compared to 8.8%, and Welsh at 0.6% versus 0.4%.
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Age
San Remo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide
San Remo's median age is 51 years, which is significantly higher than the Regional Victoria average of 43 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional Vic. average, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 17.0% locally, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 7.9%. This concentration in the 55-64 age group is well above the national average of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 85+ age group has grown from 3.3% to 4.8%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 6.5% to 7.9%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has declined from 17.4% to 15.6% and the 45-54 group dropped from 11.5% to 9.8%. By 2041, San Remo is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25-34 group growing by 80%, from 246 to 443 people.