Weir Views

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

By Nov 2025, Weir Views' population is estimated at around 7,120. This reflects an increase of 2,772 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,348. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,937 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,313 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Weir Views' growth of 63.8% since the 2021 census exceeded national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Weir Views in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with an expected increase of 4,322 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 41.7% over the 17 years.

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 in Weir Views shows an average of 253 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1,266 homes were approved, with a further 55 approved so far in FY-26. This averages out to around 1.7 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $341,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year has seen $864,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Comparatively, Weir Views records 123.0% more new home approvals per person than Greater Melbourne, offering buyers greater choice. However, construction activity has eased recently. This high level of developer confidence is also significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong belief in the location's potential.

The area's development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (97.0%), with only 3.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 29 people per dwelling approval, Weir Views exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 2,971 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Weir Views has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area. Key projects include Maplewood Estate, Seventh Bend Estate, Harkness Cemetery Memorial Park, and Toolern Precinct Structure Plan (Melton South / Weir Views Growth Area). The following details those likely most relevant.

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Weir Views shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Weir Views has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 10.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%.

As of June 2025, 2,421 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation stands at 68.0%. Dominant sectors 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 show lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while labour force grew by 5.8%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Weir Views' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Weir Views' median income among taxpayers was $56,653 in financial year 2022. Its average income stood at $63,949 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Weir Views' median income would be approximately $63,542 as of September 2025, with the average income estimated at around $71,725 during that month. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Weir Views cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 45.5% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Weir Views, with only 79.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th percentile nationally.

Weir Views is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Weir Views dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 90.9% houses and 9.1% 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, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $352, compared to Melbourne metro's $351. Nationally, Weir Views' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Weir Views features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.0% of all households, including 48.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 15.0%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.0.

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 at 37.7%, with 15.3% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Murrum Primary School and St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School serve 368 students combined, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (5.2 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 16.2). Some families travel for schooling due to this limitation. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows six active stops operating within Weir Views, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 354 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated moderate with residents typically located 535 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 50 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop.

Weir Views's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Weir Views shows notable health outcomes with slightly higher prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups compared to average.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52%, or about 3,712 people, which is just above the average SA2 area rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and mental health issues (6.4%). A total of 79.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 73.7% in Greater Melbourne. Only 1.6%, or 113 people, are aged 65 and over, lower than the 10.1% in Greater Melbourne.

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, accounting for 41.2% of people. However, the most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 10.5% of the population compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other (28.3%), Australian (17.7%), and English (16.0%). Notably, certain ethnic groups have higher representations than regional averages: Samoan at 3.5% in Weir Views compared to 1.0%, Maltese at 2.8% versus 5.1%, and Sri Lankan at 1.0% against 0.6%.

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 the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Weir Views has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (22.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (0.7%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 grew from 17.6% to 20.0%, while the 5-14 age group increased from 19.9% to 22.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 22.5% to 20.4%, and the 65-74 age group dropped from 2.1% to 0.7%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Weir Views. The 5-14 age group is projected to grow by 35% (an increase of 548 people), reaching a total of 2,115 residents from its current figure of 1,566. Meanwhile, the 85+ age group shows modest growth, with an addition of only 4 residents.