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 14,414 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 851 people (6.3%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,563. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 14,365 in June 2025 and an additional 198 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,826 persons per square kilometer, placing Edithvale-Aspendale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade (2016-2026), Edithvale-Aspendale has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 58.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing 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 demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Edithvale-Aspendale is expected to grow by 1,526 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 10.2% in total over the 16-year period.

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

Edithvale-Aspendale recorded approximately 101 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. In FY26 so far, 46 approvals have been recorded. The average population growth for each dwelling built in the area was 0.7 people per year between FY21 and FY25. This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new homes was $449,000, slightly above the regional average. In this financial year, $10.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Edithvale-Aspendale has recorded 36.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years. The area's new building activity consists of 36.0% standalone homes and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 60.0% houses.

The location has approximately 150 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Edithvale-Aspendale is expected to grow by 1,477 residents by 2041. 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 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include The Strand Aspendale, Rossdale Golf Course Redevelopment Aspendale, Aspendale Beachside Structure Plan, and Aspendale Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment. Below is a list of projects most relevant to the area.

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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 well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. Over the past year, there has been relative employment stability.

As of December 2025, 7990 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 38.5% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area has a notably high concentration in education & training, with employment levels 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%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0%, and labour force decreased by 0.3%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Edithvale - Aspendale. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Edithvale - Aspendale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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 SA2 has an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $63,947 and the average income stands at $80,931, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $70,099 (median) and $88,717 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Edithvale - Aspendale rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 80th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 30.8% of residents (4,439 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Edithvale - Aspendale demonstrates considerable 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 rank 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 data, 60.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 40.0% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Melbourne's metropolitan area, where 67.9% of dwellings are houses and 32.1% are other types. Home ownership in Edithvale-Aspendale stood at 36.2%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 42.3% and rented dwellings accounting for 21.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, higher than Melbourne's metropolitan average of $2,000. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Edithvale-Aspendale was $440, compared to Melbourne's metropolitan figure of $390. Nationally, Edithvale-Aspendale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,480 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its predominantly residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation 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 be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 354 trips per day 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts have very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (8,576 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 72.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,546 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. 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 broader region, with 80.0% born in Australia, 91.2% being citizens, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant 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%) and Greek (2.1%) are overrepresented, while Polish is slightly higher 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 figure of 38. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented locally at 13.1%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.9%. Between January 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 12.6%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Edithvale - Aspendale's age profile. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to expand by 404 people (31%), from 1,304 to 1,709. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 56% 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.