Edithvale - Aspendale
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Edithvale - Aspendale are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Edithvale-Aspendale's population was 14,205 as of November 2025. This marked a rise of 642 people, representing a 4.7% increase since the 2021 Census which recorded 13,563 inhabitants. The change is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 14,151 and 201 new addresses validated post-census. This results in a population density of 2,785 persons per square kilometer, placing Edithvale-Aspendale in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate since the census (4.7%) is within one percentage point of its SA3 area's growth rate (5.7%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch employs 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 uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends and latest population numbers, Edithvale-Aspendale is projected to grow by 1,601 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 10.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Edithvale - Aspendale among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Edithvale-Aspendale has recorded approximately 101 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. As of FY26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new homes is $449,000, slightly above the regional average.

This year, $10.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Edithvale-Aspendale has recorded 36.0% higher construction rates per person over the past five years. The area's new building activity comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to accommodate downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This change is notable as it differs from the current housing mix of 60.0% houses. The location has an approximate density of 150 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market.

By 2041, Edithvale-Aspendale is projected to grow by 1,547 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Edithvale - Aspendale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are The Strand Aspendale, Rossdale Golf Course Redevelopment Aspendale, Aspendale Beachside Structure Plan, and Aspendale Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Edithvale - Aspendale shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Edithvale-Aspendale has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%, showing relative stability over the past year compared to Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

The area has 8,059 residents employed and a workforce participation rate of 68.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, employment in education & training is at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.2%.

Labour force analysis from June 2024 to June 2025 indicates a 1.4% increase in labour force alongside a stagnant employment rate, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 national employment forecasts project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edithvale-Aspendale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale has an exceptionally high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for the financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Edithvale-Aspendale is $60,557, with an average income of $77,257. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on a 12.16% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes for September 2025 are approximately $67,921 (median) and $86,651 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Edithvale-Aspendale's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 81st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of residents (4,375 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. The area demonstrates significant affluence with 34.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale's dwellings, as per the latest Census (2016), were 60.1% houses and 40.0% other dwellings. Melbourne metro had 54.8% houses and 45.2% others. Home ownership in Edithvale-Aspendale was 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.3% and rented ones at 21.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in Edithvale-Aspendale was $440, against Melbourne metro's $410. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

Edithvale - Aspendale has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.9% of all households, including 36.9% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.4.

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

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 35.9%, significantly below the SA4 region average of 46.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 31.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (19.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.4% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education. Edithvale-Aspendale's five schools have a combined enrollment of 3,008 students, with above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1079). The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.7, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale has 51 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of train and bus services, with 6 individual routes operating in total. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 3,023.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated as good, with an average distance of 215 meters from homes to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 431 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edithvale - Aspendale's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Edithvale - Aspendale has consistently good health metrics.

Both younger and older residents have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover rate is high at approximately 58% (8,210 people). The most frequent medical conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.5%). 72.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.4%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.4% (2,467 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 19.3%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Edithvale - Aspendale records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Edithvale-Aspendale's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region, with 80.0% born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 47.2%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 1.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.9%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (10.4%). Russian (0.7%) and Greek (2.1%) are notably overrepresented, while Polish is slightly higher at 0.9%.

Edithvale - Aspendale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Edithvale-Aspendale is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 years and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne's average, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented at 13.0% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.5%. Between January 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.7% to 12.6%, while the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has declined from 10.9% to 9.5%. The percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has also dropped, from 13.9% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edithvale-Aspendale's age profile. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to expand by 442 people (35%), from 1,267 to 1,710. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.