Coburg - East

Coburg - East has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Coburg - East's population was approximately 14,717 as of November 2025. This figure reflected an increase of 2,182 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,535. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,966 in June 2024 and an additional 555 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 3,924 persons per square kilometer, placing Coburg - East in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 17.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and the state average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted 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 used the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, making adjustments using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predicted exceptional growth, with the area expected to expand by 8,504 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 52.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Coburg - East among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Coburg - East recorded approximately 258 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, 1,294 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, over the past five financial years, 0.4 new residents arrived per new home constructed.

New construction has matched or outpaced demand, providing buyers with more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations. The average value of new dwellings developed is $398,000. In FY-26, $5.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Coburg - East has 76.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development consists of 4.0% detached dwellings and 96.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 54.0% houses). This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Coburg - East reflects a developing area with around 117 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 7,753 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Coburg - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Thirty projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area's performance, with key ones including Coburg Health and Community Services Precinct, Sydney Road Coburg BTR (511-537), The Avenue, Coburg, and Holstep Health Community Hub (Coburg). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Coburg - East remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Coburg - East has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 7.9% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 4.8%. As of that date, 8,238 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Coburg - East is 67.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area shows strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 5.7% of Coburg - East's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment in Coburg - East increased by 4.8%, while labour force grew by 4.9%. Unemployment remained essentially unchanged during this period. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coburg - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Coburg - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,593. The average income stood at $73,532. Nationally, the median was $54,892 and the average was $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $65,718 (median) and $82,473 (average). From the 2021 Census, household incomes in Coburg - East cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 32.4% of locals fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, placing disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Coburg - East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Coburg - East, as per the latest Census evaluation, 53.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 46.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. In contrast, Melbourne metropolitan area had 46.2% houses and 53.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Coburg - East stood at 30.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.4% and rented ones at 39.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,100, lower than Melbourne's average of $2,149. The median weekly rent figure for Coburg - East was $416, similar to Melbourne's $418. Nationally, Coburg - East's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,100 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $416 compared to the national figure of $375.

Coburg - East features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 61.8% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.2%, with lone person households at 28.5% and group households comprising 9.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3.

Coburg - East shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Coburg - East has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 46.5% holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the Australian average of 30.4% and the Victorian average of 33.4%. The area's residents have a substantial educational advantage, indicating strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%.

Vocational pathways account for 22.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.4% and certificates 11.7%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in tertiary education, 6.4% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Coburg - East has 83 active public transport stops. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 16 different routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes facilitate 11,771 passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 165 meters. Daily service frequency averages 1,681 trips across all routes. This equates to approximately 141 weekly trips per individual stop.

Coburg - East's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Coburg - East residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover rate stands at approximately 56% (~8,241 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 58.3%.

Mental health issues affect 12.6% of residents, while asthma impacts 8.2%. A total of 66.8% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Melbourne's 68.5%. The area has 13.3% (1,954 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Melbourne's 12.1%, broadly aligning with general population health profiles.

Coburg - East 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

Coburg-East has a high level of cultural diversity, with 33.5% of its population born overseas and 34.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Coburg-East, making up 35.1% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 8.2% versus 4.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.6%), Australian (16.0%), and Other (13.2%). Notably, Italian (11.9%) and Lebanese (3.4%) populations are higher than the regional averages of 10.2% and 1.9%, respectively. Greek population is slightly lower at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 5.1%.

Coburg - East's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Coburg-East has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Melbourne's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 21.9% of Coburg-East's population, compared to Greater Melbourne's percentage, while the 5-14 cohort represents 7.9%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 21.3% to 21.9%, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 7.1% to 6.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Coburg-East's age structure, with the 45-54 group expected to grow by 75% (1,433 people), reaching a total of 3,344 from its current figure of 1,910.