Eynesbury - Exford

Eynesbury - Exford lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Eynesbury - Exford's population is approximately 4,362 as of February 2026. This figure represents a growth of 1,372 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,990. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,933 in June 2024 and an additional 904 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 62 persons per square kilometer. Eynesbury - Exford's growth rate of 45.9% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.3% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

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 employs the 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 years 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Eynesbury - Exford in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 1,793 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 31.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Eynesbury - Exford among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Eynesbury - Exford averaged approximately 152 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25763 homes were approved, with an additional 217 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.2 new residents arrived per new home.

The average construction value for new dwellings was $332,000. In FY-26, $220,000 in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Eynesbury - Exford shows 84.0% higher construction activity per person. New building activity consists of 96.0% detached dwellings and 4.0% medium and high-density housing. There are around 26 people per dwelling approval in the area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Eynesbury - Exford is projected to add 1,364 residents by 2041.

Eynesbury - Exford has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Talia by Oreana, Accolade Rockbank Estate, Rockbank Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), and Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road Traffic Lights Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Eynesbury - Exford has been broadly consistent with national averages

Eynesbury - Exford has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 4.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year. There were 2,307 residents in work at this time, and the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation was high at 82.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 31.9% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in construction, education & training, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in construction with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.2%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data shows employment increased by 5.4% over the 12-month period ending in September 2025, while labour force increased by 7.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eynesbury - Exford's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Eynesbury - Exford SA2 is lower than average nationally. The median income is $52,796 and the average is $59,152. In Greater Melbourne, the median income is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,152 (median) and $64,032 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Eynesbury - Exford's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 86th and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 39.4% of locals (1,718 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 38.7% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income. Residents rank in the 92nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Eynesbury - Exford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Eynesbury - Exford's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eynesbury - Exford stood at 19.7%, lower than Melbourne metro's level. Most dwellings were mortgaged (71.4%) or rented (8.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,938, below Melbourne metro's $2,000 but above the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Eynesbury - Exford was $380, higher than the national figure of $375 but lower than Melbourne metro's $390.

Eynesbury - Exford features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 88.7% of all households, including 55.1% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.3%, with lone person households at 11.0% and group households making up 0.5%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Eynesbury - Exford performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 23.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (28.0%). Educational participation is high at 34.7%, including 15.0% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.0% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eynesbury - Exford has 13 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 478 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 305 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 31.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 68 trips per day, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eynesbury - Exford's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Eynesbury-Exford residents have health outcomes largely comparable to national benchmarks, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions. Common health conditions are seen across both younger and older age groups at a fairly standard level. Approximately 48% (~2111 people) of the total population has private health cover, lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.2% and 8.7% of residents respectively, with 73.4% reporting no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.2% (443 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Eynesbury - Exford ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eynesbury-Exford, in a cultural diversity assessment conducted on the 27th of June, 2021, showed a below average diversity with 83.6% of its population born in Australia, 91.6% being citizens, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion, comprising 48.8% of people in Eynesbury-Exford, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 43.0%. Regarding ancestry, Australians topped the list at 28.9%, significantly higher than the regional average of 18.4%.

English followed with 25.4%, above the regional average of 20.1%. Scottish ancestry was present at 7.4%. Notable differences were observed in Maltese (4.2% vs regional 1.1%), Polish (1.5% vs regional 0.8%), and Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.4%) representations.

Eynesbury - Exford's population is younger than the national pattern

Eynesbury-Exford's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Eynesbury-Exford has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.6%). This 5-14 concentration is notably above the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.2% to 13.4%, while the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 1.2% to 2.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 11.2% to 8.6%, and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 19.7% to 17.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Eynesbury-Exford's age profile. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow strongly by 73%, adding 273 residents to reach 648. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 9% (30 people).