Delacombe

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 is around 14,701 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 4,040 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,661 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,350 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2,194 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 430 persons per square kilometer. Delacombe's growth rate of 37.9% since the 2021 census exceeded that of Rest of Vic. (7.9%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 85.3% 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, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 for areas not covered by this data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period from 2025 to 2041, with the area expected to increase by 18,326 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 121.7% in total 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 fiscal years FY21 and FY25, a total of 2,856 homes were approved, with an additional 147 approved so far in FY26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed.

This has contributed to stable market conditions, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost value of $234,000, which is below regional levels. In FY26, there have been $41.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Delacombe shows 362.0% higher construction activity per person. The recent construction comprises 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 43 people per dwelling approval, Delacombe exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Delacombe is projected to gain 17,896 residents by 2041. Development activity appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers may arise as the population expands.

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

A total of 34 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Delacombe Village (Stage 3 - Delacombe Town Centre), Delacombe Village, Winterfield Estate, and Delacombe Big Housing Build - Leawarra Neighbourhood. The following list details those 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 well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%.

There were 7,163 residents in work by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was 66.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 12.5% of residents worked from home.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.3% versus the regional average of 7.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, while labour force increased by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Delacombe's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Delacombe SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $52,537 and an average income of $60,059. Nationally, these figures are lower than the average. Rest of Vic. had median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $56,871 (median) and $65,014 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Delacombe's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 43rd and 43rd percentiles. Income brackets indicate 39.6% of residents (5,821 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the broader area's 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 44th percentile. Delacombe's SEIFA income rank places it in the 4th decile.

Delacombe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Delacombe, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% 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, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. Weekly rent in Delacombe was $360, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Delacombe's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 versus 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households comprising 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 prevalent, 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% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.6% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Delacombe has 36 active public transport stops served by three routes offering a total of 556 weekly passenger trips. Residents have moderate accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 558 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, preferring cars at a rate of 96%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Only 12.5% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census. The service frequency is 79 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 79 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Delacombe faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high among both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is low, at approximately 49% of the total population (~7,188 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.8% and 10.3% of residents respectively. However, 64.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.4% reported across Rest of Vic.. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Delacombe has a lower proportion of seniors (aged 65 and over) at 11.7%, with 1,718 people, compared to 23.5% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Delacombe, as per the findings, had a lower than average level of cultural diversity. It was reported that 90.1% of its population were citizens, with 88.5% being born in Australia, and 92.0% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity emerged as the predominant religion in Delacombe, accounting for 41.1% of the population.

However, the most significant deviation was observed in the 'Other' category, which constituted 1.8% of Delacombe's population compared to the regional average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (31.0%), English (30.9%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, Dutch, Scottish, and Maltese ethnicities showed variations in their representation: Dutch was slightly overrepresented at 1.9% compared to the regional average of 1.7%, Scottish was underrepresented at 8.3% versus the regional figure of 8.8%, and Maltese showed no variation with both Delacombe and the region having a representation of 0.5%.

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

Delacombe has a median age of 31, which is significantly younger than the Rest of Vic's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 22.9% of Delacombe's population, compared to 17.6% in the Rest of Vic., and is well above the national average of 14.5%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 cohort makes up only 6.5% of Delacombe's population. Between 2021 and present, Delacombe's 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%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Delacombe's age profile by 2041. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 156% (5,257 people), reaching a total of 8,621 from its current figure of 3,363.