Gladstone Park - Westmeadows

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows' population is 18,287 as of May 2026. This is an increase of 263 people from the 2021 Census figure of 18,024. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 18,285 in June 2025 and 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,311 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.1% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed, with Gladstone Park - Westmeadows expected to expand by 6,351 persons to 2041, reflecting a 34.7% total increase over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Gladstone Park - Westmeadows, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Gladstone Park-Westmeadows recorded approximately 41 residential property approvals per year. Between FY2021 and FY2025205 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved in FY2026 as of the current date. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $301,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY2026, $8.6 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne and nationally, Gladstone Park-Westmeadows records lower building activity, at 82.0% below the regional average per person and reflecting market maturity with possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% attached dwellings, promoting accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend shows a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (89.0%), reflecting reduced development site availability and addressing changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 545 people per dwelling approval, Gladstone Park-Westmeadows exhibits a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 6,349 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 60 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Gladstone Park Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Expansion, The Parks Gladstone Park, Greenvale to Attwood Shared Path Project, and 9 Tindale Court, Attwood. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Gladstone Park - Westmeadows shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 5.3% as of December 2025. Employment stability has been relative over the past year.

There are 9,191 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation stands at 63.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 22.8% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in construction (17.5%), health care & social assistance (13.2%), and transport, postal & warehousing (10.4%).

The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 5.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.4%, while labour force decreased by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8% during this period, with unemployment rising slightly by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gladstone Park - Westmeadows' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Gladstone Park - Westmeadows SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,707 with an average level of $66,498. This is slightly lower than national averages and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,258 (median) and $72,895 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 41st percentile ($1,600 weekly), while personal income sits at the 24th percentile. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.3% of the community (5,906 individuals), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Gladstone Park - Westmeadows, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 89.2% houses and 10.8% 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 Gladstone Park - Westmeadows was at 40.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (20.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,900, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $371, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Gladstone Park - Westmeadows's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 75.9% of all households, including 35.0% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.2% and certificates for 23.4%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.8% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has 75 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 9 different routes, collectively providing 2,458 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 268 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.8% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 351 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Gladstone Park - Westmeadows is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across the board but more so among older age cohorts.

Private health cover is slightly lower at approximately 52% of the total population (~9,527 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (7.4%). 68.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,918 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gladstone Park-Westmeadows, surveyed in August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 31.6% of its residents born overseas and 33.2% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 61.2%. However, Islam stood out with 8.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians topped the list at 19.3%, followed by English at 17.6% and Other at 16.6%. Notably, Italians were overrepresented at 11.7% (regional average: 5.2%), Lebanese at 3.3% (0.8%) and Maltese at 2.4% (1.1%).

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Gladstone Park-Westmeadows has a median age of 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, Gladstone Park-Westmeadows has an over-representation of the 75-84 age group (8.2% locally) and an under-representation of the 25-34 year-olds (12.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 6.5% to 8.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.5% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Gladstone Park-Westmeadows' age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 48%, adding 1,024 residents to reach a total of 3,155.