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

Population analysis based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation indicates that as of Feb 2026, San Remo's population is estimated at around 2173. This reflects an increase of 473 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1700. The change is inferred from a resident population estimate of 1908 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 162 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 139 persons per square kilometer. San Remo's growth rate of 27.8% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of Vic.'s (8.1%) and national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing 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, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 for areas not covered by this data.

Exceptional growth, placing San Remo in the top 10 percent of national non-metropolitan areas, is predicted over the period to 2041 with an expected increase of 889 persons, reflecting a total increase of 24.9% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, San Remo has recorded around 63 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 316 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of only 0.8 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built is around $570,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26 alone, $15.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., San Remo has 232.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This high level of activity is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area.

New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings, with 95.0%, and a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing at 5.0%. This preserves the area's low density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. With around 49 people per dwelling approval, San Remo exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, San Remo is projected to add 542 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

San Remo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include 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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AreaSearch assessment positions San Remo ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

San Remo has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.5% over the past year based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025854 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in San Remo is at 54.2%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 23.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. The dominant employment sectors among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food services. San Remo has a strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 3.3% of local workers compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, and the labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to San Remo's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in San Remo is $51,202 and average income is $65,728. This contrasts with 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 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $55,426 (median) and $71,151 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in San Remo rank modestly between the 23rd and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 28.1% of locals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting a pattern seen in metropolitan regions where 30.3% fall within this range. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. San Remo's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

In San Remo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 82.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 17.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In contrast, Non-Metro Vic. had a higher proportion of houses at 90.1%, with 9.9% being other dwelling types. 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 in the area was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure for San Remo was $301, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, San Remo's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 comprise the remaining 32.7%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

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 years or above hold university degrees, compared to the Victorian average of 33.4%. This difference suggests potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common (17.1%), followed by graduate diplomas (3.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15 years or above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 15.0% and certificates at 25.6%.

Educational participation is high in the region, 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.

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. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 242 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode 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 reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 15 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in San Remo is notably higher than the national average with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

San Remo demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were at a fairly standard level, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover was approximately 53% of the total population (~1,147 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. This compares to 50.5% across Rest of Vic.. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (impacting 11.3% of residents) and asthma (7.7%), while 62.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 28.0% of residents aged 65 and over (608 people), which is higher than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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, with 86.8% citizens, 83.2% born in Australia, and 93.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.5%. Buddhism, at 1.7%, was overrepresented compared to Rest of Vic's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.3%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (10.4%). Dutch (2.0%) and Scottish (8.9%) were notably overrepresented, while Welsh (0.6%) was slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages.

San Remo ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

San Remo's median age at 51 years is significantly higher than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and considerably older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Vic., San Remo has a notably over-represented cohort of 55-64 year-olds (17.6%) and an under-represented group of 15-24 year-olds (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 15 to 24 age group grew from 6.5% to 7.9%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 7.8% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 11.5% to 10.2%. By 2041, San Remo is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 group growing by 50%, reaching 286 people from 191.