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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Vermont has an estimated 11,435 residents, up from 10,993 at the 2021 Census — a change of 442 people, or 4.0%. That puts 2,481 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Vermont, demographic evaluation by AreaSearch incorporating broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address verification places the population at roughly 11,435 as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 2021 Census figure of 10,993 people indicates an expansion of 442 people (4.0%). This estimate is established using the resident tally of 11,435 derived from ABS ERP releases (June 2025) coupled with 42 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,480 persons per square kilometer, positioning the area within the top quartile among locations nationwide evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the broader SA4 region (3.9%), Vermont's 4.0% increase establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner, with demographic expansion almost exclusively underpinned by net overseas migration in recent times. SA2-level demographic projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by ABS/Geoscience Australia form the foundation of AreaSearch's forward estimates, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA data adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Furthermore, age-specific growth trajectories from these models are applied across all locations for the period 2032 to 2041. Over the coming years, population expansion in the suburb of Vermont is projected slightly below the national median assessed by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an increase of 1,104 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 9.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
181 new dwellings have been approved in Vermont over the past five years, an average of 36 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Dwelling approval data from the ABS analysed by AreaSearch indicates that Vermont averages roughly 36 residential approvals each year, accumulating to approximately 181 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with 29 approvals recorded to date during FY-25. Between FY-21 and FY-25, population intake averaged 0.6 people annually per constructed dwelling, demonstrating that residential delivery is comfortably meeting or outpacing local demand, providing broad choice for purchasers and headroom for further population intake. The average construction value of newly approved homes is $754,000, illustrating developer emphasis on upmarket, premium housing, while commercial activity remains modest with $2.4 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year.
Per capita construction activity in Vermont trails Greater Melbourne by 13.0% and ranks at the 41st percentile across the nation, creating tighter housing availability that underpins demand for established properties. This lower volume relative to both metropolitan and national benchmarks reflects a mature urban landscape facing possible planning constraints. Of all new residential approvals, detached houses account for 71.0% while medium and high-density developments comprise 29.0%, reinforcing the suburban character and focus on spacious family accommodation. An average of approximately 361 people per approved dwelling highlights the established nature of the local market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Vermont is forecast to add 1,104 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential development is aligning with anticipated expansion, buyers may encounter increased competition as the local population builds.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Vermont
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Vermont, worth an estimated $57 million. A further 129 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $35 billion. 21 are already under construction and 33 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments and development schemes exert a major influence on neighbourhood evolution, with AreaSearch tracking 6 significant initiatives in the surrounding area. Notable developments include the Vermont Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment, Vermont Inc, Forest Ridge (including MAX apartments), and The Green Hill, which are outlined in detail below.
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Vermont Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment
Whitehorse City Council is redeveloping the Vermont Reserve Pavilion through demolition of the older pavilion section and construction of a modern extension featuring flexible unisex change rooms, umpire facilities, first aid room, accessible public amenities, spectator facilities and upgraded community spaces. Construction commenced during 2025 and is progressing with completion expected in mid 2026.
Vermont Inc
The development includes two two-storey and one three-storey buildings in a U-shape, offering office and warehouse spaces, car wash, mail room, boardroom, rooftop terrace, food and beverage area, and Flexie units.
Vermont South Shopping Centre Precinct
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Vermont South Shopping Centre precinct by Whitehorse City Council. Plans include retail expansion, residential apartments, community facilities, and improved public spaces to create a walkable neighbourhood centre.
The Green Hill
Contemporary townhouse development featuring 8 residences across 2 storeys. Located at the gateway to Vermont with modern finishes and quality construction. Development comprises 3-4 bedroom townhouses with individual garages.
Forest Hill Reserve Sports Court Renewal and Seating Upgrade
Renewal and upgrade of outdoor sports courts and spectator seating facilities at Forest Hill Reserve. The project includes court surface renewal and the installation of upgraded seating infrastructure to improve recreational amenities for community use. The reserve features basketball courts and other sports facilities used by local community members and sporting clubs.
26-32 McDowall Street Social Housing
Construction of a four-storey social housing development delivering 62 homes comprising 11 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom dwellings. The project is being delivered by Community Housing Victoria Limited in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. Works commenced in mid-2025 and include basement parking, bicycle parking, communal open space, landscaping and sustainable design features.
Forest Ridge (including MAX apartments)
A large-scale 9-hectare masterplanned community, formerly the Channel 10 television studio site. The project features approximately 700 dwellings, including townhouses and the 'MAX at Forest Ridge' apartment development. The MAX component consists of 115 luxury 1-3 bedroom apartments across two buildings, designed by SJB Architecture with landscapes by Jack Merlo. The wider community includes extensive parklands and nature trails with views over the Dandenong Ranges. Stages have been progressively developed since 2018.
42-48 Glenburnie Road Mitcham Residences
Residential infill on a heritage-sensitive site retaining the Minamere dwelling (HO296) and delivering six new dwellings (4 double-storey and 2 single-storey). Original permit WH/2018/45 was issued at VCAT direction on 26 Sep 2019. Council resolved on 25 Mar 2024 to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant an Amended Planning Permit (WH/2018/45/B) with updated landscape, tree and heritage conditions. A further amendment to the Waste Management Plan (WH/2018/45/D) proceeded in Dec 2024.
5,854 residents of Vermont are employed, from a labour force of 6,013. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 65.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,890, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Labour force metrics compiled by AreaSearch reveal a qualified workforce with substantial professional services involvement, a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, and 1.4% annual employment growth. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 5,854, with local unemployment sitting 2.1% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, while labour participation of 65.0% trails the metropolitan benchmark of 70.1%. Furthermore, 38.5% of working residents indicated working from home at the Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic lockdown settings. Resident employment is primarily anchored by health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
Concentration in education & training is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.2 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing represents 2.9% of local workers compared to 5.2% across the broader region. Disparities between resident workers and local jobs recorded at the Census suggest the locality functions predominantly as a residential suburb with limited internal commercial employment. SALM and ABS data aggregated across statistical areas shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, employment grew by 1.4% while the labour force expanded by 1.8%, lifting local unemployment by 0.4 percentage points, whereas Greater Melbourne registered employment gains of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point unemployment rise. Industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for future employment trajectories, anticipating nationwide workforce growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against Vermont's specific sectoral structure, these forecasts suggest local job volumes could increase by 6.9% across five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a simple structural weighting that excludes bespoke local population modeling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Vermont is $2,042 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $797 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,575 a year against an average of $72,523. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data by postcode for financial year 2023 demonstrates that income levels in the suburb of Vermont exceed the national average, recording a median of $52,575 and an average of $72,523, as compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 projects March 2026 earnings to roughly $57,633 at the median and $79,500 on average. According to the 2021 Census, local household income sits at the 68th percentile ($2,042 weekly) and individual earnings at the 49th percentile.
Weekly income between $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 31.4% of local earners (3,590 individuals), closely matching the regional proportion of 32.8%, while 30.1% earn over $3,000 weekly, driving local affluence. Residents retain 85.0% of earnings after housing commitments, placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Vermont had 3,800 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 0% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $426 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, standalone houses constitute 79.7% of Vermont's housing stock, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings make up 20.3%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright ownership sits well above metropolitan levels at 40.1%, with mortgaged properties comprising 40.7% and rental accommodation accounting for 19.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 exceeds the Melbourne metro figure of $2,000 and the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rent of $426 sits higher than both the metropolitan average of $390 and the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Vermont counted 3,800 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 78.6% of all households, with couples with children representing 43.7%, couples without children making up 23.3%, and single parent families accounting for 10.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.4%, consisting of single-person households at 19.6% and shared residences at 1.8%. The average household size stands at 2.8 people, surpassing the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
42.1% of adults in Vermont hold a university qualification, including 26.3% with a bachelor degree and 11.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 13.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,726 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,110 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualifications are exceptionally high in Vermont, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, outpacing the national rate of 30.4% and the SA4 region benchmark of 31.2%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 26.3%, postgraduate awards account for 11.9%, and graduate diplomas stand at 3.9%. In addition, vocational education is well represented, with 25.5% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, split between certificates (13.7%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). A significant 32.5% of the local population is engaged in formal learning, comprising 11.6% attending primary school, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Vermont reaches 50 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in Vermont is supported by 50 bus stops covering 16 distinct routes that generate 2,339 weekly passenger trips, delivering strong connectivity with an average proximity of 198 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of transit and train usage at 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles, higher than regional norms, while 38.5% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions. Transit schedules deliver an average of 334 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 46 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.5% of residents in Vermont report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality and chronic illness indicators compiled by AreaSearch point to solid community health in Vermont, characterized by exceptionally low rates of long-term illness among younger demographics and widespread private healthcare membership encompassing approximately 55% of residents (~6,344 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions, affecting 7.3 and 6.4% of the population respectively, while 73.5% of residents report no chronic health ailments, compared with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.7% of the locality (2,138 people), above the Greater Melbourne baseline of 15.1%, and while older residents enjoy above-average health standards, their relative outcomes trail the broader community on national measures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.5% of Vermont residents were born overseas and 38.9% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 82% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.9%) and Chinese (18.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Vermont, where 38.5% of residents were born overseas and 38.9% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith at 41.8% of the population, while Buddhism exhibits notable local concentration, comprising 4.7% of residents compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral background, the most prevalent heritages are English at 19.9%, Chinese at 18.1% (well above the wider regional figure of 6.5%), and Australian at 18.0%. Other distinct demographic concentrations include Sri Lankan heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Russian at 0.5% (against 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Vermont is 40. 21.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Vermont track metropolitan trends across major brackets, with the maximum variation against Greater Melbourne reaching 8.3 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 40, matching the 2021 Census outcome and exceeding the metropolitan median of 37 from the same Census by 3 years. Projections to 2041 indicate that residents aged 45 - 64 will drive the bulk of expansion, increasing by 598 residents (21%) to total 3,468.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Vermont
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,993 at the 2021 Census → 11,435 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22627). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.