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Population
Weir Views lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Weir Views is around 7,712. This reflects an increase of 3,364 people (77.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,348 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,637 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2025 and an additional 836 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,422 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 77.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (9.3%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to grow by 5,556 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 71.1% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Weir Views was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Weir Views had approximately 270 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,352 homes. As of FY-26109 approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 3.1 people moving in for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This high demand outpaces supply, potentially exerting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.
New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $341,000. In FY-26, $1.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Weir Views has 119.0% higher construction activity per person. This high level of activity should provide buyers with ample choice, though it has recently eased. Nationally, this activity is well above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area.
New building activity comprises 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 34 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Weir Views is forecasted to gain 5,481 residents by 2041. With 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 Weir Views
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Infrastructure
Weir Views has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the local area significantly. These key projects are Maplewood Estate, Seventh Bend Estate, Harkness Cemetery Memorial Park, and Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Melton South / Weir Views Growth Area).
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Toolern Precinct Structure Plan Refresh (Amendment C232melt)
A refresh of the Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP) covering approximately 2,400 hectares in Melbourne's western growth corridor at Melton. The original PSP was first gazetted in 2010 and is intended to deliver a major new community planned for around 55,000 residents and 30,000 jobs, anchored by the Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre. Amendment C232melt updates the framework to address infrastructure funding gaps, adjusts development contribution rates, and refreshes planning provisions. At the Ordinary Meeting on 23 June 2025, Melton City Council resolved to adopt the amendment and submit it to the Minister for Planning. As of early 2026, the amendment remains with the Minister for final approval.
New Melton Hospital
Victoria's first all-electric public hospital is under construction in Cobblebank to serve Melbourne's growing outer west. The PPP project will include a 24-hour emergency department, at least 274 beds, intensive care, maternity and neonatal services, mental health, radiology and ambulatory care. VHBA reported in April 2026 that structural works had begun, five of six tower cranes were in place, bulk excavation was finished, 26,500 square metres of concrete had been poured, and completion remained on track for 2029.
Melton Line Upgrade & Cobblebank Stabling Yard
A $650 million upgrade to the Melton Line to enable 9-car VLocity trains, increasing peak capacity by 50%. The project includes extending platforms at Cobblebank, Rockbank, Caroline Springs, and Deer Park stations, and constructing a new 6-train stabling yard at Cobblebank. It is integrated with the removal of four level crossings (Exford, Ferris, Coburns, and Hopkins roads) and a new four-platform Melton Station. Recent 2026 updates confirm construction is underway on the stabling yard and platform extensions at Rockbank and Cobblebank are slated for late 2026. A further $152.7 million was committed in May 2026 to begin planning for future electrification.
Rockbank Precinct Structure Plan
The Rockbank Precinct Structure Plan is a long-term blueprint for a new community on 751.82 hectares of greenfield land approximately 30km west of the Melbourne CBD. The precinct is bounded by the Western Freeway to the north, Paynes Road to the west, Greigs Road to the south, and the future Outer Metropolitan Ring Road corridor to the east. Approved by the Minister for Planning in August 2016 and gazetted under Amendment C145 to the Melton Planning Scheme, the plan provides for around 8,144 dwellings to house more than 22,800 residents at a minimum average density of 16.5 dwellings per net developable hectare. Key features include a transit-oriented Major Town Centre anchored by the upgraded Rockbank Station, four primary schools, one secondary school, a network of community hubs, a mixed-use neighbourhood near the rail station, and a connected open space network linked by waterway corridors. Subdivision and home building is well advanced across several estates within the precinct, while the Major Town Centre and station-area redevelopment remain progressively staged. Amendment VC249 (gazetted 15 January 2024) exempted small second dwellings from the Rockbank Development Contributions Plan to support housing diversity, and the DCP land valuations were refreshed in July 2025 by Melton City Council.
Melton Line Upgrade and Level Crossing Removals
A major Victorian Government rail program that combines the removal of four level crossings in Melton and Truganina (Coburns Road, Exford Road, Ferris Road and Hopkins Road) with a wider upgrade of the Melton Line. New rail bridges will carry trains over Coburns and Exford roads, while new road bridges will be built over the rail line at Ferris Road and Hopkins Road, with shared walking and cycling paths. A new elevated Melton Station with four platforms will be built to suit longer 9-car VLocity trains and accommodate Ballarat services, with an accessible pedestrian link, lifts, a relocated bus interchange, pick-up and drop-off zones, an air-conditioned waiting room and staffed ticket office. A new train stabling yard is also being built at Cobblebank near Abey Road, around 700 metres east of the new Melton Station, to house the new fleet and be future-proofed for electrification. Once complete, the upgrade is expected to lift peak passenger capacity on the line by about 50 per cent and remove boom gates from the section, easing congestion for around 73,000 vehicles a day. All four level crossings are due to be gone and the new Melton Station open in 2026, two years ahead of the original schedule, with longer 9-car VLocity trains running on the line from 2027.
Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Melton South / Weir Views Growth Area)
A massive greenfield growth corridor in Melbourne's west covering approximately 2,400 hectares. The precinct is designed to support 24,000 households and a population of 55,000 to 68,000 residents. Key features include the Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, the new Melton Hospital, and the Cobblebank Community Services Hub. Infrastructure delivery is ongoing, with significant 2024-2025 updates to the Development Contributions Plan (Amendment C232melt) to address funding gaps for essential roads, bridges, and community facilities.
Western Freeway Upgrade (Melton to Caroline Springs)
Major upgrade of a 17km section of the Western Freeway to an urban freeway standard, improving safety, access, and capacity for a projected 113,000 daily vehicles by 2031. The project includes additional lanes, new and upgraded interchanges (including Bulmans Road, Paynes Road, Leakes Road, Harkness Road, and Christies Road), improved walking and cycling paths, and better public transport facilities. A $1.1 billion federal funding commitment was confirmed in March 2025 to support the Victorian Government's delivery of the project. Detailed planning and design are underway, following the completion of the program business case in late 2024.
Harkness Cemetery Memorial Park
New cemetery and memorial park facilities serving the growing western suburbs communities including Harkness, Melton, and surrounding areas.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis reveals Weir Views recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide
Weir Views has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 10.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 7.8%. As of December 2025, 3,301 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 5.4%, above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.
Workforce participation was 72.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 17.3% of residents worked from home as of December 2025, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level, but professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.2% compared to the regional 10.1%.
Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 7.8%, labour force by 10.5%, resulting in a 2.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.4%, labour force expanded by 2.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. 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, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Weir Views' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
Weir Views' income level is lower than average nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $56,653, with an average of $63,949. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne's figures are $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,103 (median) and $70,101 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Weir Views cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 45.5% of locals (3,508 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile.
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Housing
Weir Views is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
The dwelling structure in Weir Views, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weir Views was at 6.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.3% and rented ones at 41.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $352, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Weir Views' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Weir Views features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 85.0% of all households, consisting of 48.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.0%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Weir Views exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 26.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (22.4%). Educational participation is high, with 37.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 15.3% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 4.2% 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
Public transport analysis indicates six active transport stops operating within Weir Views, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by one individual route collectively offering 239 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 535 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars as the dominant mode at 90%, while 8% use trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 17.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 34 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health outcomes in Weir Views are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
AreaSearch's assessment indicates below-average health outcomes in Weir Views, with mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence higher than average for both younger and older age cohorts. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average, with asthma and mental health issues affecting 8.2% and 6.4% of residents respectively.
Approximately 79.9% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The rate of private health cover is around 52%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. As of June 2021, 3.4% of Weir Views' population is aged 65 and over (262 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Weir Views is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Weir Views has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.8% of its population born overseas and 48.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Weir Views, comprising 41.2% of people. However, the most notable overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which constitutes 10.5% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Weir Views are Other (28.3%), Australian (17.7%), and English (16.0%). Notably, certain ethnic groups show significant divergences: Samoan is overrepresented at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Maltese at 2.8% versus 1.1%, and Sri Lankan at 1.0% against the regional average of 0.8%.
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Age
Weir Views hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Weir Views has a median age of 27 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Weir Views has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (20.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (1.6%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 17.6% to 20.1%, while the 75-84 age group has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 22.5% to 20.2%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.7%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Weir Views, with the 5-14 age group projected to grow by 61% (an increase of 985 people), reaching a total of 2,597 from its current figure of 1,611.