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 was around 18,336 as of Nov 2025. This figure, an increase of 312 people (1.7%) from the 2021 Census count of 18,024, is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 18,264 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. The population density was 1,315 persons per square kilometer, above national averages according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.5% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area (released in 2024 with a base year of 2022), and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections (adjusted using weighted aggregation method) for uncovers areas.

Future projections indicate significant growth, with the area expected to increase by 6,400 persons by 2041, reflecting a 34.5% total gain over the 17 years based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 has seen approximately 41 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 205 homes were approved. As of FY26, 13 homes have been approved so far.

Despite recent population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate, which is beneficial for buyers. The average construction cost value of new properties is $301,000, aligning with regional patterns. This year, $8.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has significantly less development activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity shows 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 545 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area.

Population forecasts suggest Gladstone Park - Westmeadows will gain around 6,328 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 58 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 projects likely most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Gladstone Park - Westmeadows are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being prominent. The unemployment rate was 6.4% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year.

There were 9,200 residents employed at that time, while the unemployment rate was 1.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation lagged behind Greater Melbourne, at 57.9% compared to 64.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 5.9% of employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons between working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force also increased by 1.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable compared to Greater Melbourne's growth rates and changes in unemployment rate. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Gladstone Park - Westmeadows SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $52,992 and the average income stands at $62,580. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's figures are a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,436 (median) and $70,190 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data reveals household income ranks at the 41st percentile ($1,600 weekly), while personal income sits at the 24th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 32.3% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (5,922 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile. 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 Census conducted in 2016, comprised 89.2% houses and 10.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 87.6% houses and 12.4% 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, as of 2016, was $1,900, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $371. Nationally, Gladstone Park - Westmeadows's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.9% of all households, consisting of 35.0% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 22.3% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (23.4%). Educational participation is high, with 27.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 8.8% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gladstone Park - Westmeadows has 75 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on nine different routes, which together facilitate 3,900 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is good, with residents located an average of 268 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are approximately 557 trips across all routes, equating to about 52 weekly trips per individual 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 has notable health challenges with common conditions prevalent across age groups, particularly among older cohorts.

Private health cover is held by approximately 51% of the total population (~9,369 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (8.8%) and asthma (7.4%). Conversely, 68.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 76.3% in Greater Melbourne. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.1% (3,861 people), compared to 10.8% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors require additional attention due to the challenges faced by this age group.

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 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Overseas-born residents comprised 31.6%, while those speaking a language other than English at home were 33.2%. Christianity was the predominant religion (61.2%), but Islam was underrepresented at 8.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 24.1%.

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%, Lebanese at 3.3%, and Maltese at 2.4% compared to regional averages.

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 somewhat older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 10.8% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 7.9% of the population, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Gladstone Park - Westmeadows' age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 74%, adding 1,066 residents to reach 2,517. The 0-4 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 8%, adding only 88 residents.