Kilmore - Broadford

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

Kilmore - Broadford's population is around 17,294 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,731 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,563 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,529 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 407 validated new addresses since the Census date. Kilmore - Broadford's growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.4%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 10,158 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 54.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Kilmore-Broadford has received approximately 155 dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, a total of 779 homes were approved, with an additional 69 approved in FY26 to date. Over these five years, an average of 1.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $277,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $39.0 million. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Kilmore-Broadford has seen slightly higher development activity, with 17.0% more approvals per person over the past five years.

Building activity has slowed recently, but it is still balanced with buyer choice and property value support. Detached houses make up 89.0% of new building activity, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 147 people per dwelling approval in Kilmore-Broadford. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects an addition of 9,373 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kilmore - Broadford has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Montana Kilmore, Broadstead Kilmore, Kilmore Village Shopping Centre, and Broadford Secondary College STEM Centre Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Kilmore - Broadford has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Kilmore-Broadford has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of September 2025.

There are 8,067 residents employed, with the unemployment rate at 0.9% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 59.7%, slightly above Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Labour force levels decreased by 1.3% over the year to September 2025, with employment down by 2.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. State-level data shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year as of 25-Nov, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kilmore-Broadford's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Kilmore - Broadford SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,723 and an average level of $65,189. These figures align with national averages and compare to Rest of Vic.'s levels of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $59,134 (median) and $73,116 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Kilmore - Broadford, between the 35th and 39th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 30.3% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

In Kilmore - Broadford, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kilmore - Broadford stood at 34.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.0% and rented ones at 18.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,603, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,500. Weekly rent in Kilmore - Broadford was $330, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $280. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kilmore - Broadford has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.1% of all households, including 31.1% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.9%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Kilmore - Broadford aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (29.9%). Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kilmore-Broadford has 41 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 14 different routes, providing a total of 747 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 617 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 106 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kilmore - Broadford is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kilmore - Broadford faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data showing high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is more prevalent here than the average SA2 area, with approximately 52% (~9,062 people) having coverage compared to Rest of Vic's 49.6%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.6% of residents) and mental health issues (9.5%). However, 64.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 63.0% in Rest of Vic. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.2% (3,327 people) compared to Rest of Vic's 25.2%. Health outcomes among seniors generally align with those of the broader population.

Kilmore - Broadford is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kilmore-Broadford showed cultural diversity below average, with 90.6% citizens, 88.0% born in Australia, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 49.5%. The category 'Other' had an overrepresentation of 1.1%, compared to 0.6% regionally.

For ancestry, Australian (30.4%), English (29.5%), and Irish (10.6%) were the top groups. Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 1.6% (vs regional 0.7%), Macedonian at 0.3% (vs 0.1%), and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.5%).

Kilmore - Broadford's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Kilmore-Broadford is 40 years, which is slightly below the Rest of Victoria's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Victoria average, the 25-34 age cohort is notably higher at 13.3% locally, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 10.1%. From the 2021 Census to present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 11.7% to 12.7%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 12.3% to 13.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 13.7% to 11.8%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 13.0% to 11.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Kilmore-Broadford, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 1,910 people (83%), reaching a total of 4,212 individuals from its current count of 2,301.