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

The population of the suburb of Weir Views is estimated at around 7,346 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,998 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,348 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,172 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 805 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,355 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 69.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 5,739 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 75.8% in total 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 indicates approximately 270 new homes were approved annually in Weir Views over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,352 homes. As of FY-26, 91 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction value for new homes was $341,000.

This year, $1.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Weir Views has 149.0% higher construction activity per person, offering ample choice to buyers, although recent activity has eased. Nationally, construction activity is well above average, indicating strong developer confidence. New building activity comprises 98.0% detached dwellings and 2.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 28 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

By 2041, Weir Views is forecasted to gain 5,565 residents, with current construction levels expected to meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area significantly. These 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 considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Weir Views faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Weir Views has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 10.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0%. As of December 2025, 2,503 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.1%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation lags at 59.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. According to Census responses, 17.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing is particularly specialized with an employment share of 2.6 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.2%, compared to 10.1% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0% while labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 2.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 2.4%, labour force expand by 2.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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

The suburb of Weir Views had a lower than average national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Weir Views was $56,653 with an average income of $63,949. These figures compared to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023 would be approximately $61,327 for the median income and $69,225 for the average income in Weir Views. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Weir Views clustered around the 52nd percentile nationally. The earnings profile showed that 45.5% of locals (3,342 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which was consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Weir Views, with only 79.6% of income remaining, 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

The dwelling structure in Weir Views, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weir Views was at 6.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (52.3%) or rented (41.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, below 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, while 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, composed of 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, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 held by 35.3% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 22.4%. Educational participation is high, with 37.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 15.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with one individual route providing service. Collectively, these stops facilitate 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. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 90%, with 8% using train services.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 17.3% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 34 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Weir Views shows below-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment, with mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence slightly higher than average for both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is at approximately 52%, compared to the SA2 area average of 56.7%.

The most common conditions are asthma (8.2%) and mental health issues (6.4%), while 79.9% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Only 3.2% of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%, with national rankings generally in line with the population average.

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 dominant religion in Weir Views, accounting for 41.2% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 10.5% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (28.3%), Australian (17.7%), and English (16.0%). The representation of certain ethnic groups differs significantly: 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% versus 0.8%.

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 notably below Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Weir Views has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (1.4%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 17.6% to 20.6%, while the 5-14 age group has risen from 19.9% to 21.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 22.5% to 20.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Weir Views, with the 5-14 age group expected to grow by 67% (an increase of 1,037 people), reaching a total of 2,595 from its current figure of 1,557.