Edithvale - Aspendale

Population growth drivers in Edithvale - Aspendale are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Edithvale-Aspendale's population is approximately 14,218 as of February 2026. This figure represents a growth of 655 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,563. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 (14,151) and the Census date. The population density stands at 2,787 persons per square kilometer, placing Edithvale-Aspendale in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Since the Census, the area has grown by 4.8%, closely following the SA3 area's growth of 5.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government projections adjusted by weighted aggregation for areas not covered. By 2041, Edithvale-Aspendale is projected to grow by 1,601 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 10.8% over the next 17 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Edithvale - Aspendale has granted around 101 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. As of FY26, 35 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people have 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.

In FY26, $10.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Edithvale - Aspendale has recorded 36.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. New building activity consists of 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing mix of 60.0% houses. The area has approximately 150 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Edithvale - Aspendale is projected to grow by 1,534 residents, and at current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand.

Looking ahead, Edithvale - Aspendale is expected to grow by 1,534 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. Key projects include The Strand Aspendale, Rossdale Golf Course Redevelopment Aspendale, Aspendale Beachside Structure Plan, and Aspendale Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment. Details about these projects can be found below.

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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 an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Unemployment rate was 4.5% in September 2021. As of September 2025, unemployment rate is 3.6%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 70.8%. 38.5% of residents worked from home according to Census responses. Key industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Labour force increased by 0.6% while employment remained unchanged in the year to September 2025, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Edithvale-Aspendale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Edithvale - Aspendale SA2 had an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $63,947 and average income stood at $80,931, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $69,223 (median) and $87,608 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Edithvale - Aspendale ranked highly nationally, between the 79th and 80th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Distribution data showed that 30.8% of residents (4,379 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to regional levels where 32.8% occupied this bracket. The area demonstrated considerable affluence with 34.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 13.9% of income, while strong earnings placed residents within the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, apartments, or other types. This differs from Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% 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, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $440, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Edithvale-Aspendale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 versus 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with Greater Melbourne's average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 35.9%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are 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 education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale has 52 active public transport stops, all bus services. These stops are served by seven routes, offering a total of 2480 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 216 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this mainly residential area. Cars dominate commuting at 86%, while trains account for 8%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 38.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 354 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Edithvale - Aspendale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Edithvale - Aspendale shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger residents.

Private health cover is high at approximately 60% of the total population (8459 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.5%). A majority, 72%, report having no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.9% of the population (2543 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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% citizens, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, at 47.2%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

Top ancestry groups are English (27.9%), Australian (25.6%), and Irish (10.4%). Notably, Russian (0.7% vs regional 0.4%), Greek (2.1% vs 2.7%), and Polish (0.9% vs 0.8%) are overrepresented.

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

Edithvale - Aspendale has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The area has an over-representation of the 55-64 age cohort (13.3%) compared to Greater Melbourne's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented (9.3%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.7% to 12.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.9% to 9.3%. The 5 to 14 age group has also seen a decline, from 13.9% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Edithvale - Aspendale's age profile. The 65-74 age cohort is expected to expand by 410 people (32%), from 1,299 to 1,710. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.