Delacombe
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Delacombe's population was around 15,217 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 4,556 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,661. The change was inferred from ABS estimates of 14,320 in June 2024 and validated new addresses of 2,194 since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 445 persons per square kilometer. Delacombe's growth of 42.7% since the 2021 census exceeded non-metro areas (6.0%) and its SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 85.3% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Delacombe is predicted to increase by 18,326 persons based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 114.2% over the 17 years.

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

Delacombe averaged approximately 571 new dwelling approvals annually. Between the financial years FY21 and FY25, a total of 2856 homes were approved, with an additional 102 approved so far in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 1.9 new residents per year was associated with each dwelling constructed.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, contributing to stable market conditions. The average construction cost for new homes was $234,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26 alone, there have been $41.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Delacombe exhibits 362% higher construction activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice while recent development activity has shown some moderation. This level of activity is significantly higher than national averages, suggesting strong developer confidence in the area's prospects.

Recent construction primarily consists of detached dwellings (94%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With approximately 43 people per dwelling approval, Delacombe exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Delacombe will gain around 17,380 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development levels are well-matched to future needs and should support steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 34 projects that are likely to impact the area, with key projects including Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre), Delacombe Village, Winterfield Estate, and Delacombe Big Housing Build - Leawarra Neighbourhood. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Delacombe has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Delacombe has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.0% as of June 2024.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 6.5%. By June 2025, 6,592 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 5.0%, which is 1.2% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Delacombe was 65.0%, exceeding Rest of Vic.'s rate of 57.4%.

Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.3% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. An analysis of SALM and ABS data from June 2024 to June 2025 shows employment increased by 6.5%, labour force increased by 6.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment fall by 0.9%, labour force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Delacombe's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Delacombe had a median income among taxpayers of $50,208 with the average level standing at $57,876. This is lower than national averages which were $49,318 and $62,368 respectively for median and average incomes. Comparing to Rest of Vic., Delacombe's median income was $48,741 while average income stood at $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.16% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $56,313 for median and $64,914 for average income as of September 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data released in June 2021, household incomes in Delacombe rank at the 43rd percentile while family incomes are at the 44th percentile. Personal incomes also rank modestly at the 44th percentile. Income distribution shows that 39.6% of Delacombe's population (6,025 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, which is similar to the broader area where 30.3% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 44th percentile. Delacombe's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Delacombe's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 85.6% houses and 14.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Delacombe stood at 27.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, exceeding Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,499. The median weekly rent in Delacombe was $360, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s $300. Nationally, Delacombe's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $360 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 74.6% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Vic average of 2.4.

Delacombe shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.1%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (30.1%). Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.6% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

Delacombe Primary School and Lumen Christi School serve 915 students collectively, offering typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 994) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available nearby due to limited local capacity (6.1 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 18.0).

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

Transport analysis shows 36 active stops operating in Delacombe, serving a mix of bus routes. These are covered by 6 individual routes, offering 620 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 558 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 88 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per stop.

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

Delacombe faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older cohorts. Approximately 49% of Delacombe's total population (~7,441 people) have private health cover, compared to 50.9% in the rest of Victoria and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 10.8% and 10.3% of residents respectively.

However, 64.1% of Delacombe residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.3% in the rest of Victoria. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.7%, with approximately 1,778 people falling into this age group, compared to 17.8% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Delacombe ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Delacombe's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.1% of its population being citizens, 88.5% born in Australia, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Delacombe, comprising 41.1% of people. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which made up 1.8% of the population compared to 1.0% across Rest of Vic.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (31.0%), English (30.9%), and Irish (8.5%). There were notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Dutch was overrepresented at 1.9% compared to 2.1% regionally, Scottish at 8.3% versus 9.2%, and Maltese at 0.5% compared to 0.4%.

Delacombe's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Delacombe has a median age of 31, which is younger than the Rest of Vic's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented at 22.9%, compared to the Rest of Vic., while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.5%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the median age has decreased by 1.6 years from 33 to 31, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 18.5% to 22.9%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.1% to 14.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 8.2% to 6.5%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 9.6% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Delacombe's age profile will evolve significantly. Leading this shift, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 148%, reaching 8,621 people from its current figure of 3,481.