Boronia

Population growth drivers in Boronia are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Boronia's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 24,825. This figure represents a growth of 1,265 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,560. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 24,763 in June 2025 and an additional 373 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,204 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Boronia's growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA3 area (3.1%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also playing positive roles.

AreaSearch's projections for Boronia are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made via 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. According to these trends, Boronia is projected to experience above-median population growth, increasing by 3,044 persons to reach a total of 27,869 by 2041, reflecting a 12.0% increase over the 16-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Boronia when compared nationally

Boronia has recorded approximately 129 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 647 homes. As of FY-26, 71 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built. The average construction cost for new properties is $276,000, which is below the regional average.

In FY-26, there have been $11.6 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Boronia has a moderately higher new home approval rate of 18.0% per person over the five-year period. The majority of new building activity consists of townhouses or apartments (76.0%), marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 71.0% houses. Boronia's population is expected to increase by 2,982 residents by 2041, with current construction levels suggesting adequate housing supply to meet demand.

Population forecasts indicate Boronia will gain 2,982 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Boronia has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of thirty-five projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include 1-13 Erica Avenue Apartments, Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza, Tormore Reserve Pavilion Upgrade, and 285-289 Dorset Road Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Boronia has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 5.9% in December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year. As of that date, 12,907 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.9%, 2.1 percentage points higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was lower at 66.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A high proportion of residents worked from home, at 27.6%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have lower representation at 8.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 1.6%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boronia's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Boronia SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,252 with an average level of $64,300. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,760 (median) and $70,486 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 41st percentile, family incomes at the 45th percentile, and personal incomes at the 48th percentile in Boronia. The predominant income cohort spans 35.4% of locals (8,788 people) with earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 per annum, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 40th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Boronia's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.3% houses and 28.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boronia stood at 30.6%, mirroring Melbourne metro's figure, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.5% and rented ones at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,869, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Boronia was $376, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Boronia's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Boronia has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.1% of all households, including 28.6% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.9%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

Boronia's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 27.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 12.1%, while certificates make up 23.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.7% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Boronia has 115 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 4,453 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with the average resident living just 218 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Boronia residents commute outwards, primarily by car (90%), with only 5% using trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, 27.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 636 trips per day, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the locations of the 100 nearest stops to Boronia's centerpoint.

Health performance in Boronia is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Boronia faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age cohorts show notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of Boronia's total population (~12,710 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.8% and 8.9% of residents respectively. However, 65.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Boronia has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (4,557 people), higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Boronia's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.4% born overseas and 21.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Boronia, accounting for 40.0% of its population. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent in Boronia at 3.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 4.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (26.5%), Australian (24.3%), and Other (8.5%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) and Dutch (2.1%) populations are higher than regional averages, while Sri Lankan is slightly higher at 0.9%.

Boronia's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Boronia is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Boronia has a notably higher proportion of people aged 75-84 (6.5% locally) and a lower proportion of those aged 15-24 (10.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group 35 to 44 has grown from 15.1% to 16.2% of Boronia's population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.8% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Boronia, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 24%, reaching 3,984 people from 3,219. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.