Bayswater North
Statistical Area - sa2

Bayswater North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Bayswater North's population is 12,352 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 481 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,871. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 12,155 in June 2024 and an additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,246 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bayswater North's growth rate of 4.1% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA4 region's growth rate of 3.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, a total increase of 710 persons is expected in Bayswater North by 2041, representing an overall increase of 3.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Bayswater North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Bayswater North has seen approximately 28 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 142 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 7 approvals so far in FY-26. Despite population decline over this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $488,000.

Additionally, $20.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Bayswater North records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 50th percentile nationally, though construction activity has intensified recently. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 48.0% detached houses and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 84.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 644 people per dwelling approval, Bayswater North reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 401 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bayswater North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Wendys and Jasbe Petroleum Development, Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park, The Avenue Estate, and Suffern Reserve Playground Renewal. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bayswater North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Bayswater North has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate is 4.3%, showing relative stability over the past year.

As of June 2025, 6732 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. This is 0.3% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Bayswater North is 66.9%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.

Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.7% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area has a ratio of 0.8 workers per resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Bayswater North increased by 0.2%, while labour force grew by 0.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% over the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.26%, and the unemployment rate was 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bayswater North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Bayswater North is below the national average. The median income was $53,685 while the average income stood at $61,306. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,113 (median) and $67,504 (average) as of March 2025. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Bayswater North cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 36.4% of residents (4,496 people), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income, leaving disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally and placing the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 5th decile.

Bayswater North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Bayswater North, the latest Census showed that 83.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.5% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bayswater North was 31.3%, with 48.0% of dwellings mortgaged and 20.8% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,849, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $361, compared to Melbourne metro's $385. Nationally, Bayswater North's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Bayswater North has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 74.0% of all households, including 36.9% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households at 23.6% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is in line with the Greater Melbourne average.

Bayswater North performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 24.7%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (25.3%). Educational participation is high at 27.4%, comprising 9.4% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Bayswater North Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 233 students. It has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) and balanced educational opportunities. The school focuses on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 1.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.5, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 84 active public transport stops in Bayswater North, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 distinct routes that collectively facilitate 2,263 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average situated 231 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 323 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bayswater North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Bayswater North faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older cohorts. Approximately 51% of its total population (~6,250 people) has private health cover, compared to 54.1% in Greater Melbourne.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.3 and 9.0% of residents respectively. A total of 66.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Greater Melbourne. As of the latest data (2016), 17.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,138 people), which is lower than the 19.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bayswater North was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bayswater North, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, exhibited cultural diversity above the average for Greater Melbourne. Specifically, 22.7% of its population were born overseas and 17.5% spoke a language other than English at home. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Bayswater North, comprising 42.2% of the population.

Notably, the 'Other' religious category showed an overrepresentation in Bayswater North compared to Greater Melbourne, with 1.4% versus 1.1%. In terms of ancestry, Australians made up the largest group at 27.2%, followed by English at 27.0%, and Other at 8.0%. Certain ethnic groups showed notable differences: Dutch were overrepresented at 2.4% compared to 2.1% regionally, Hungarians at 0.5% versus 0.3%, and Sri Lankans at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.

Bayswater North's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Bayswater North is 39 years, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and close to Australia's national average of 38. The 55-64 age cohort is over-represented at 12.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.5%. Post-Census data (2021) shows the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.0% to 5.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.2%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 59%, reaching 1,098 people from 689. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 79% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.