Knoxfield - Scoresby
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby's population was around 17,522 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 921 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,601. The change was inferred from ABS data: estimated resident population of 17,329 in Jun 2024 and additional 231 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,147 persons per square kilometer, roughly inline with averages seen across other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Knoxfield - Scoresby's growth of 5.5% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA4 region (4.0%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends project an above median population growth, with the area expected to expand by 3,050 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 15.2% over the 17 years.

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby averaged approximately 104 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25520 homes were approved, with an additional 23 approved so far in FY26. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years was 0.4 people.

This suggests that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new homes was $304,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, $85.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating 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 both buyer choice and current property values, although building activity has slowed in recent years.

Recent construction comprised 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 86.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location currently has approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Knoxfield - Scoresby is projected to grow by 2,670 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering 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 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Scoresby Village Residential Estate, Knoxfield Industrial Estate Redevelopment, Knoxfield Residential Growth Corridor - Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, and Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility. The following list details those 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 a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8%.

As of June 2025, 9,315 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is 1.2% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Notably, manufacturing employs 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.5% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. There are 1.1 workers per resident in Knoxfield - Scoresby, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while the labour force grew by 0.7%, keeping unemployment broadly stable at around 3.4%. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force by 4.0%, with unemployment rising to 4.1%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Knoxfield - Scoresby's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby had a median taxpayer income of $51,347 and an average of $61,955 in the financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Melbourne's median being $54,892 and average at $73,761. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $57,591 and an average of $69,489, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 63rd percentile ($1,953 weekly), while personal income is at the 47th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 34.6% of residents (6,062 people), similar to regional levels where 32.8% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 63rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Knoxfield - Scoresby is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Knoxfield - Scoresby's dwelling structure in 2016 comprised 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings. This compared to Melbourne metro's 83.4% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Knoxfield - Scoresby was at 33.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.7% and rented ones at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,117, while the median weekly rent figure was $425. Nationally, Knoxfield - Scoresby's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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 constitute 79.8% of all households, including 42.1% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 35.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area's rate of 30.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 17.7%.

Current educational participation is high at 29.2%, including 9.4% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 5.8% in tertiary education. Knoxfield-Scoresby has five schools with a combined enrollment of 1,060 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032). There are four primary and one secondary school, providing balanced educational opportunities for distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents stand at 6.1, below the regional average of 12.0, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Knoxfield - Scoresby shows that there are 115 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of buses, with a total of 27 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 3,677.

The accessibility of public transport in this region is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 180 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 525 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Knoxfield - Scoresby's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Knoxfield - Scoresby.

Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~8,866 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.6 and 6.4% of residents respectively. Seventy-three point three percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.4% across Greater Melbourne. The area has seventeen point four percent of residents aged 65 and over (3,055 people), which is lower than the nineteen point five percent in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.4% born overseas. The dominant religion in Knoxfield-Scoresby is Christianity, making up 44.7% of the population. Notably, Buddhism comprises 7.1%, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.6%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.9%), Australian (18.1%), and Chinese (17.6%), with Chinese being significantly higher than the regional average of 10.8%. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Sri Lankan at 2.3% compared to the regional 1.4%, Korean at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Indian at 5.1% compared to the regional 3.3%.

Knoxfield - Scoresby's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Knoxfield - Scoresby is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.1% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 6.3% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Knoxfield - Scoresby. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 3,207 people from 2,467. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.