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 is 14,197 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 634 people (4.7%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 13,563. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 14,151 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,783 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate of 4.7% is within 0.9 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation method to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 1,601 persons to 2041, with a total increase of 10.9% over these 17 years.

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

Edithvale - Aspendale has recorded around 101 residential properties granted approval per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 508 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 and 16 so far in FY-26. On average, only 0.7 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $598,000, slightly above the regional average.

This financial year has seen $10.4 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Melbourne. The area's construction levels are 36.0% above the regional average per person over this five-year period. New building activity comprises 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a focus on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable change from the current housing mix of 60.0% houses. The location has approximately 150 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

By 2041, Edithvale - Aspendale is expected to grow by 1,555 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely affecting this region: Rossdale Golf Course Redevelopment Aspendale, completed 2018; Aspendale Life Saving Club Redevelopment, ongoing since 2019; Frankston Line Level Crossing Removals (Frankston Line, LXRP), commenced 2017; and Frankston Line Level Crossing Removal Program, started 2015.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale, as of June 2025, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, with 8,059 residents employed. The unemployment rate aligns with Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation is 68.7%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training shows notable concentration at 1.4 times the regional average, while transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The labour force increased by 1.4% during the year to June 2025, with employment remaining stable, 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 increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industry sectors. 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.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale has a very high national income level according to AreaSearch data aggregated by the ATO for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $60,557 and the average income stands at $77,257, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on a 10.11% growth in wages from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,679 (median) and $85,068 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Edithvale-Aspendale rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 81st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (4,372 people), which is similar to regional levels where 32.8% fall into this bracket. The area demonstrates 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

In Edithvale - Aspendale, as per the latest Census, 60.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 40.0% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Melbourne metropolitan area's 54.8% houses and 45.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Edithvale - Aspendale stood at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.3% and rented ones at 21.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent median in the area was $440, higher than Melbourne metro's $410. Nationally, Edithvale - Aspendale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $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, consisting of 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% of the total. 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 lower than the SA4 region average of 46.0%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also common, held by 31.5% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 19.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.4% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education. The five schools in Edithvale - Aspendale have a combined enrollment of 3,008 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 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 that 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

The public transport analysis indicates that there are 51 active transport stops operating within Edithvale - Aspendale. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with six individual routes in total providing 3,023 weekly passenger trips. The report rates transport accessibility as good, with residents typically situated 215 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 431 trips per day, which equates 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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Edithvale-Aspendale.

Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (8,205 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 72.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.4% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,466 people), which is lower than the 19.3% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health 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 is roughly aligned with the broader region, with 80.0% of its population born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Edithvale-Aspendale, comprising 47.2% of people. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 1.1% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.9%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (10.4%). Certain ethnic groups show notable variations: Russian is slightly overrepresented at 0.7% (vs regional 1.0%), Greek is underrepresented at 2.1% (vs regional 3.3%), and Polish is roughly aligned with the region at 0.9%.

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

Edithvale - Aspendale has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Edithvale-Aspendale at 13.0%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average. Conversely, the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.6% of the population. The 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.9% to 9.5%, and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edithvale-Aspendale's age profile. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to expand by 443 people (35%), from 1,266 to 1,710. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.