Fraser Rise - Plumpton

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

Fraser Rise - Plumpton's population is approximately 23,432 as of February 2026. From the 2021 Census to June 2024, the population increased by 13,334 people (132.0%), reaching 20,732. This increase includes an estimated 7,606 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 399 persons per square kilometer. Fraser Rise - Plumpton's growth rate exceeded the national average of 9.9% and was primarily driven by interstate migration (88.2%). AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 for other areas.

Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth by 2041, with an expected increase of 40,300 persons (160.5% total increase) based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Fraser Rise - Plumpton was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Fraser Rise - Plumpton has averaged 1677 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 8386 homes. As of FY26741 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 people move to the area for each dwelling built annually between FY21 and FY25.

This results in stable market conditions with supply meeting demand. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $286000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Fraser Rise - Plumpton has 505% more construction activity per person than Greater Melbourne, indicating robust developer interest. Ninety-one percent of new development consists of standalone homes, maintaining the area's low density character focused on family homes. With approximately 12 people per dwelling approval, Fraser Rise - Plumpton is considered a growth area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 37598 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Fraser Rise - Plumpton has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 90 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Wiyal Primary School, Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Plumpton Active Open Space, and Clara Place. The following list details those most relevant.

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Fraser Rise - Plumpton has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Fraser Rise - Plumpton has an unemployment rate of 5.9% as of the past year. The estimated employment growth in this period was 6.8%. As of September 2025, there are 12,082 residents in work with an unemployment rate of 6.9%, which is 1.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation stands at 82.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 26.0% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. Fraser Rise - Plumpton has a higher-than-average specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.0 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.8%, labour force grew by 9.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 2.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fraser Rise - Plumpton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Fraser Rise - Plumpton SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,336 and an average of $65,400 in financial year 2023. This was slightly below the national average, compared to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,149 (median) and $70,796 (average), based on an 8.25% growth from the financial year 2023 wage levels. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Fraser Rise - Plumpton ranked between the 75th and 81st percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution showed that 45.7% of locals (10,708 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 32.8% occupied this range. Housing costs consumed 18.4% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 76th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Fraser Rise - Plumpton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Fraser Rise - Plumpton, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fraser Rise - Plumpton stood at 12.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (70.4%) or rented (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $429, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Fraser Rise - Plumpton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Fraser Rise - Plumpton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 86.6% of all households, including 55.2% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.4%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Fraser Rise - Plumpton exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 32.8%, higher than the SA3 area average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 19.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.6% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Fraser Rise - Plumpton has 11 active public transport stops. These are bus stops served by two routes, offering a total of 662 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents located an average of 442 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 89%, while train use is at 7%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 26% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 94 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Fraser Rise - Plumpton's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Fraser Rise-Plumpton's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as standard for both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (~12,161 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most common conditions are asthma (7.0%) and mental health issues (4.2%). 82.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Fraser Rise-Plumpton has 6.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,434 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors rank higher nationally than the general population.

Fraser Rise - Plumpton is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Fraser Rise-Plumpton has a high cultural diversity, with 43.6% of its population born overseas and 52.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Fraser Rise-Plumpton, comprising 55.0% of people there. Notably, the 'Other' category makes up 8.0% of the population, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 2.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (23.5%), Australian (12.5%), and Indian (10.1%). The Other group is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, while Australian is notably lower at 18.4%. There are also notable divergences in representation for Filipino (7.0% vs 1.3%), Maltese (6.3% vs 1.1%), and Macedonian (3.5% vs 0.7%) groups.

Fraser Rise - Plumpton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Fraser Rise-Plumpton has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Fraser Rise-Plumpton has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (20.6%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.3%. According to the post-2021 Census data, demographic aging is evident with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years between censuses. Key changes include the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 10.0% to 12.6%, and the increase of the 15 to 24 cohort from 11.5% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 19.6% to 15.8%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 11.0% to 8.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Fraser Rise-Plumpton's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 223%, adding 6,571 residents and reaching a total of 9,517 residents.