Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's population was around 8,118 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 378 people, a growth of 4.9% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,740 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,102 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 1,896 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's 4.9% growth since census positioned it within 0.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 89.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas was forecast, with the area expected to increase by 2,692 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 32.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont has seen around 53 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totaling 269 homes. As of FY26, 20 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, suggesting new supply is meeting demand and offering buyers good choice. The average construction value of new homes is $635,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $1.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium. New building activity shows 54.0% detached dwellings and 46.0% medium-high density housing, expanding affordable options. This is a shift from the current mix of 78.0% houses, reflecting reduced development sites and changing lifestyle demands.

The area has approximately 372 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established location. Population forecasts suggest Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont will gain 2,674 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Ivanhoe Park Upgrades, Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion (planned completion on 30 June 2021), Austin Health Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Redevelopment (commenced in September 2020), and The Grounds Estate, Ivanhoe East (expected completion in late 2022). Below is a list of projects most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.1% as of June 2025, which is 3.5% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 5.2%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 1.5%, matching labour force growth, keeping unemployment relatively stable. Greater Melbourne recorded higher employment and labour force growth rates, with a slight increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont has top percentile national incomes. The median is $64,299 and the average is $101,638. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,118 (median) and $113,997 (average), based on a 12.16% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data ranks Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's incomes highly nationally, between the 89th and 96th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows 37.4% earn over $4,000 weekly (3,036 individuals), unlike regional trends where 32.8% fall within $1,500 - $2,999 range. The area demonstrates affluence with 49.0% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. After housing costs, residents retain 89.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, as per the latest Census, 77.6% of dwellings were houses while 22.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Melbourne metropolitan area's 76.0% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont stood at 47.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.4%) or rented (20.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,167. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $451, compared to Melbourne metro's $399. Nationally, Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.6% of all households, including 41.0% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is notably high, with 54.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.5% and certificates 8.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in secondary education, 7.9% in primary education, and 7.9% pursuing tertiary education. Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road Campus and Ivanhoe East Primary School serve a total of 475 students, with the area demonstrating exceptional educational performance (ICSEA: 1163). Local schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity (5.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.4).

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

The analysis of public transport in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont shows that there are 26 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. Four individual routes service these stops, collectively facilitating 2,010 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport for residents is rated as good, with an average distance of 275 meters from their homes to the nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 287 trips per day, which equates to approximately 77 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (5,820 people), compared to 60.3% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 6.9% of residents respectively.

A total of 72.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,937 people), which is higher than the 19.8% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont 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

Ivanhoe East-Eaglemont, surveyed in August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas: 22.6% of its population was born overseas and 20.0% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 54.5%. Judaism's representation was notably high at 0.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (21.8%), Australian (19.4%), and Italian (11.9%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Greeks were overrepresented at 5.0% (regional average was 3.0%), Macedonians at 1.3% (vs 1.1%), and Lebanese at 1.2% (vs 0.6%).

Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (12.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 6.3% to 8.7%, while the 55-64 age group decreased from 15.5% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 89%, adding 630 people and reaching a total of 1,340 from the previous count of 709. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 age group is projected to show minimal growth of just 5%, adding only 14 people.