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 15,450 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 4,789 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,661 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,391 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 2,405 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 452 persons per square kilometer. Delacombe's growth rate of 44.9% since the 2021 census exceeded that of Rest of Vic. (4.3%) and its SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 81.5% 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, adjusting using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these trends, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 16,969 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 108.6% in total over the 16 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 financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 2,856 homes were approved. As of FY-26370 dwellings have been approved so far.

Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed. This suggests balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value for new homes was $234,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $41.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Delacombe exhibits 329.0% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice while development activity has moderated recently.

This activity is significantly higher than national levels, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's traditional low-density character with a focus 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 16,774 residents by 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 33 projects that may affect the area. Notable 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 in December 2025 was 4.6%. Employment stability over the past year was relatively stable.

There were 7,241 residents employed in December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was fairly standard at 63.5%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, a low 12.5% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.3%, compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.4% and employment declined by 0.5%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Delacombe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Delacombe SA2 was $52,537 and average income was $60,059 based on latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Nationally, median income was $50,954 and average was $62,728 in Regional Vic. As of March 2026, estimated incomes are approximately $57,591 (median) and $65,837 (average), accounting for a 9.62% growth since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Delacombe, between the 43rd and 43rd percentiles. Income brackets show 39.6% of residents (6,118 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.3% of income remaining after expenses, 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than 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 Regional Vic.'s 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, exceeding Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Delacombe was $360, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Delacombe's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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 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 Regional 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% of residents 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 serviced by three routes offering 556 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents typically located 558 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward using cars as the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 12.5% of residents work from home which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions.

Only approximately 49% of Delacombe's total population (~7,555 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.8%) and asthma (10.3%). Conversely, 64.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the Regional Vic. average of 63.4%. Delacombe's working-age population experiences notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (11.0%, or 1,693 people) compared to Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they generally align 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.1% of its population being citizens born in Australia speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 41.1% of Delacombe's population. The most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which accounts for 1.8% compared to Regional Vic.'s 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (31.0%), English (30.9%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, Dutch (1.9%) and Scottish (8.3%) populations are overrepresented in Delacombe compared to regional averages of 1.7% and 8.8%, respectively.

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

Delacombe has a median age of 31, which is younger than Regional Vic.'s figure of 43 and below Australia's national median of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 shows strong representation at 22.1%, compared to Regional Vic., while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.0%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the median age has decreased by 1.7 years from 33 to 31, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes include the growth of the 25-34 age group from 18.5% to 22.1% of the population, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.1% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort declined from 8.2% to 6.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 9.6% to 7.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Delacombe's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 134% (an increase of 4,562 people), reaching a total of 7,972 from its current figure of 3,409.