Boronia
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Boronia are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Boronia's population, as of Aug 2025, is around 24,976. This figure reflects an increase of 1,416 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,560. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 24,672 in June 2024 and an additional 271 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,218 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Boronia's growth of 6.0% since 2021 exceeded its SA3 area (3.9%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.7% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected, with Boronia expected to expand by 3,256 persons, marking an increase of 11.4% over the 17-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 FY26, 31 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value of new properties is $464,000.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $11.6 million. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Boronia has a moderately higher new home approval rate, with 19.0% above the regional average per person over five years. New building activity comprises 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments. Population forecasts indicate Boronia will gain 2,845 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Population forecasts indicate Boronia will gain 2,845 residents through to 2041. 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Boronia Renewal Project, 1-13 Erica Avenue Apartments, Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza, and Tormore Reserve Pavilion Upgrade, with subsequent details focusing on most relevant projects.

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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 prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 12,863 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Boronia was broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. 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.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 8.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the census working population vs resident population count. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points in Boronia. In comparison, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boronia's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022. Boronia's median taxpayer income was $53,499, average being $60,853. Both figures were below national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively in Greater Melbourne. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since June 2022, estimated median and average incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $58,908 and $67,005 respectively. From the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Boronia ranked modestly between 42nd and 49th percentiles. Income distribution showed that 35.4% of locals (8,841 people) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to broader regional trends at 32.8%. Housing affordability was severe with only 82.4% of income remaining after expenses, ranking at the 41st percentile. Boronia's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Boronia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than 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), compared to Melbourne metro's 83.4% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boronia stood at 30.6%, 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. The median weekly rent in Boronia was $376, higher than the national figure of $375. Nationally, Boronia's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 2.7.

Educational attainment in Boronia aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Boronia trail regional benchmarks; 27.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (23.7%).

Educational participation is notably high; 26.3% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.7% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of six schools operates within Boronia, educating approximately 1,371 students as of the latest data; the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes four primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. Limited local school capacity (5.5 places per 100 residents vs 12.0 regionally) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Boronia has 115 active public transport stops. These are served by 18 different routes, offering a total of 4,547 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 218 meters.

On average, there are 649 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Boronia is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Boronia faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~12,488 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues impact 9.8% of residents, while asthma affects 8.9%. 65.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across Greater Melbourne. 18.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,643 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Boronia was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Boronia's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.4% born overseas and 21.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Boronia, accounting for 40.0%. Buddhism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 3.7% vs 4.6%.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (26.5%), Australian (24.3%), and Other (8.5%). Notable ethnic group divergences included Hungarian at 0.5% in Boronia vs 0.4% regionally, Dutch at 2.1% vs 1.8%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9% vs 1.4%.

Boronia's population is slightly older than the national pattern

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 over-represented cohort of 65-74 year-olds at 9.3%, while those aged 15-24 are under-represented at 10.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group grew from 15.1% to 16.1% of Boronia's population, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 15.8% to 14.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Boronia. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 24%, adding 765 people, reaching a total of 3,967 from the current 3,201. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.