Cobblebank - Strathtulloh

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Cobblebank - Strathtulloh's population is around 15,729. This reflects a growth of 8,131 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,598. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 11,831 in June 2024 and an additional 2,011 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 796 persons per square kilometer. Cobblebank - Strathtulloh's growth rate of 107.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period 2025 to 2041, with the area expected to increase by 16,968 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 82.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Cobblebank - Strathtulloh was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh has seen approximately 491 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025, a total of 2,459 homes were approved. As of FY2026127 homes have been approved so far.

On average, over these five years, around three new residents arrived per dwelling constructed. This suggests demand outstripping supply, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost for new properties is $229,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY2026, commercial approvals totaling $1.2 million have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cobblebank - Strathtulloh has seen 194% more development activity per person in recent periods, offering buyers ample choice despite a moderation in development activity recently.

This level is notably higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New developments primarily consist of detached dwellings (96%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 33 people per approval, Cobblebank - Strathtulloh reflects a developing area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 12,999 residents based on current development patterns and AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Given these projections, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects potentially impacting this region. Notable projects include Robinsons Rise Estate Cobblebank, New Melton Hospital, St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank Campus, and Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment environment in Cobblebank - Strathtulloh shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh has a highly educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the national average of 5%. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 6.7%.

As of September 2025, there are 6,427 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is 0.5% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in the area stands at 83.7%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 20.7% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.

The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing jobs, with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 5.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 6.7% while the labour force grew by 7.6%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cobblebank - Strathtulloh's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Cobblebank - Strathtulloh SA2 has a median income of $67,451 and an average income of $75,541. This is higher than the national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). By September 2025, with an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, the median income is estimated to be approximately $73,016 and the average income around $81,773. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Cobblebank - Strathtulloh cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 49.3% of locals (7,754 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. High housing costs consume 19.0% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Cobblebank - Strathtulloh, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.4% houses and 1.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cobblebank - Strathtulloh stood at 6.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (64.3%) or rented (29.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,904, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $371, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Cobblebank - Strathtulloh's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 87.0% of all households, including 54.5% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Cobblebank - Strathtulloh exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Cobblebank - Strathtulloh is notable with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the SA3 area average of 24.3%. University qualifications include bachelor degrees at 23.0%, postgraduate qualifications at 10.1%, and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 16.3% and certificates at 19.0%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (13.9%), secondary (6.0%), and tertiary (4.0%) education levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.9% in primary education, 6.0% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh has 12 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 5 routes providing a total of 1,176 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents located an average of 548 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential with outward commuting prevalent. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 88%, while train usage stands at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 168 trips per day, equating to approximately 98 weekly trips per stop.

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~8,902 people). Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.7 and 4.9% of residents respectively. 84.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 2.4% of residents aged 65 and over (385 people), which is lower than the 14.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Cobblebank-Strathtulloh is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 50.3% of its population born overseas and 58.1% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest available data. Christianity is the main religion in Cobblebank-Strathtulloh, comprising 38.1% of people in the area. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which comprises 23.0% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cobblebank-Strathtulloh are Other at 30.5%, Australian at 14.1%, and Indian at 14.1%. The 'Other' group is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 6.7% (vs 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 3.1% (vs 1.1%), and Samoan at 1.8% (vs 0.3%).

Cobblebank - Strathtulloh hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Cobblebank-Strathtulloh has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cobblebank-Strathtulloh has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (24.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 20.1% to 24.5%, while those aged 5-14 have risen from 16.8% to 20.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 26.2% to 19.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 13.8% to 11.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Cobblebank-Strathtulloh's age structure, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to increase substantially by 69%, from 3,858 to 6,515 people.