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

The San Remo (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) had an estimated population of around 2,183 as of November 2025, reflecting a growth of 483 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 28.4% rise from the previous population count of 1,700. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,908 in June 2024, along with an additional 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 140 persons per square kilometer. San Remo's growth rate exceeded both the non-metro area (7.9%) and the national average during this period, marking it as a significant growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for each SA2 area are adopted from ABS/Geoscience Australia releases in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 are utilized, 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. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to expand by 898 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates San Remo has received approximately 63 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 316 homes from FY-20 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident growth rate per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 is 0.8.

This suggests that the supply of new dwellings is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $570,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment. Commercial approvals registered in FY-26 amount to $15.9 million, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., San Remo records 232.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and demonstrating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (95.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (5.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 49 people per dwelling approval, San Remo exhibits characteristics of a growth area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects San Remo will gain approximately 543 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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 key projects likely affecting this region: Bass Coast College - San Remo Campus and San Remo Structure Plan. Additionally, Victorian Desalination Plant Expansion and Great Southern Offshore Wind Farm may also have relevance.

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The employment environment in San Remo shows above-average strength when compared nationally

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, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025852 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%. However, workforce participation lags behind at 49.6%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food services. Notably, the area specializes in construction with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has 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 count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7% and the labour force fell by 0.6%. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to San Remo's employment mix indicates 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

The median taxpayer income in San Remo is $51,202, with an average of $65,728, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $54,398 (median) and $76,122 (average). For Rest of Vic., the median income is $50,954 with an average of $62,728. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,426 (median) and $71,151 (average), accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since the financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in San Remo rank modestly, between the 23rd and 34th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 28.1% of residents (613 people), which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.3% in the same category. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. The area'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 compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in San Remo stood at 48.9%, similar to Non-Metro Vic., with mortgaged properties at 27.9% and rented ones at 23.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,450. Weekly rent in San Remo was $301, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $295. Nationally, San Remo's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and 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 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%, consisting of 30.2% lone person households and 2.0% group households. The median household size is 2.2 people, 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

Education qualifications in San Remo trail regional benchmarks, with 24.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the Victorian average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ 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.

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

Transport analysis shows 15 active stops operating within San Remo. These stops offer bus services via three routes, resulting in 109 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents located an average of 242 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 15 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 7 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 for San Remo shows significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is higher than the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,153 people), compared to 47.7% across Rest of Vic.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (7.7%). 62.8% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Vic. at 61.6%. San Remo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 28.6% (624 people) compared to the average. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in San Remo are above average, performing better than 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 low cultural diversity, with 86.8% citizens and 83.2% born in Australia. Most residents spoke English only at home (93.2%). Christianity was the dominant religion (41.5%), while Buddhism was overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to 0.9% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.3%), Australian (28.2%), and Irish (10.4%). Dutch, Scottish, and Welsh groups showed notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages.

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 well above the national norm of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in San Remo at 17.8%, compared to the Rest of Vic. average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. This concentration of the 55-64 cohort is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 6.5% to 7.7% of San Remo's population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 11.5% to 10.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 53%, adding 99 residents to reach a total of 287.