Knoxfield - Scoresby

Knoxfield - Scoresby lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Knoxfield - Scoresby's population is around 18,099 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,498 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,601 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,142 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 234 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,185 persons per square kilometer. Knoxfield - Scoresby's growth rate of 9.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (4.9%) and the SA3 area, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to expand by 3,050 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 11.6% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Knoxfield - Scoresby when compared nationally

Knoxfield - Scoresby averaged approximately 104 new dwelling approvals per year from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 520 homes approved during this period. In FY-26, 33 dwellings have been approved so far. On average, 0.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes was $304,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $85.5 million, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Knoxfield - Scoresby showed moderately higher new home approvals, at 35.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 86.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location currently has approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Knoxfield - Scoresby is expected to grow by 2,093 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Knoxfield - Scoresby has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 31 infrastructure projects that could impact the area's performance. Notable ones include Scoresby Village Residential Estate, Knoxfield Industrial Estate Redevelopment, Knoxfield Residential Growth Corridor along Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, and a Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Knoxfield - Scoresby demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Knoxfield - Scoresby has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of September 2025, 9,342 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.1% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation was 68.2%, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Notably, 29.5% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Manufacturing shows high concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.5% of local workers compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. There are 1.1 jobs per resident, indicating an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 0.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Knoxfield - Scoresby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by similar rates, i.e., 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Knoxfield - Scoresby SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,378 and an average of $64,955 in financial year 2023. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Melbourne's median income being $57,688 and average income being $75,164. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $58,864 and an average of $70,314, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Knoxfield - Scoresby cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 34.6% of residents (6,262 people), similar to regional levels where 32.8% fell into this bracket. High housing costs consumed 15.8% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Knoxfield - Scoresby is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Knoxfield - Scoresby, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metropolitan area's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Knoxfield - Scoresby stood at 33.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.7%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,117 as of the time of the Census, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $425, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Knoxfield - Scoresby's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Knoxfield - Scoresby features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.8% of all households, consisting of 42.1% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Knoxfield - Scoresby exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 35.7% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area rate of 30.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 17.7%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby has 115 active public transport stops. These are served by 25 different routes, offering a total of 3029 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 179 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 91% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

A significant 29.5% of residents work from home, as recorded in the 2021 Census. Service frequency averages 432 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.

Knoxfield - Scoresby's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Knoxfield - Scoresby shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~9,266 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma (7.6%) and mental health issues (6.4%). 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.1% (3,272 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Knoxfield-Scoresby has high cultural diversity, with 39.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 42.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 44.7%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 7.1%, compared to 4.2% in Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.9%), Australian (18.1%), and Chinese (17.6%), higher than regional averages of 10.5%, 9.3%, and 6.5% respectively. Sri Lankan, Indian, and Korean ethnicities are notably overrepresented at 2.3%, 5.1%, and 0.8% respectively, compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 4.2%, and 0.3%.

Knoxfield - Scoresby's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of Knoxfield - Scoresby is 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Knoxfield - Scoresby at 14.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.4% to 6.5% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 10.6%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Knoxfield - Scoresby's age profile will change significantly. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 638 people (25%), increasing from 2,568 to 3,207. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.