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

Knoxfield - Scoresby's population was approximately 17,290 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 689 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,601. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 17,232 in June 2025 and additional validated addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,132 persons per square kilometer. Knoxfield - Scoresby's growth rate of 4.2% since the Census exceeded both its SA3 area (3.1%) and SA4 region, indicating it was a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.7% 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 by this data, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends project an above median population growth nationally; Knoxfield - Scoresby is expected to expand by 2,915 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 16.5% over the 16 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 41 approved so far in FY26. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years was 0.4 per year.

This suggests that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new homes was $304,000, consistent with regional patterns. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $85.5 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Knoxfield - Scoresby shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 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, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 86.0% houses. This change suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Knoxfield - Scoresby is expected to grow by 2,857 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 31 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Scoresby Village Residential Estate, Knoxfield Industrial Estate Redevelopment, Knoxfield Residential Growth Corridor - Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, 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 well-educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of December 2025, which is below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

There were 9,362 residents in work by December 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 67.9%, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A high percentage of residents, 29.5%, worked from home according to Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area has a notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.5% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. There were 1.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 1.6% alongside labour force increasing by 1.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast 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 employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

The Knoxfield - Scoresby SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,378 and an average of $64,955 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Melbourne having a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $59,609 (median) and $71,204 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Knoxfield - Scoresby cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant with 34.6% of residents (5,982 people), closely mirroring regional levels at 32.8%. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Knoxfield - Scoresby, as assessed in the latest Census, 86.0% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 14.0% being semi-detached homes, apartments or other types. This contrasts with Melbourne metropolitan area's composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Knoxfield - Scoresby stood at 33.7%, higher than Melbourne metro's rate. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (42.7%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,117, exceeding the Melbourne metro average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in the area was $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 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, 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+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area rate of 30.7%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 them – advanced diplomas comprise 11.6% and certificates make up 17.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.4% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, 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, all bus services. These are covered by 25 routes offering a total of 3029 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 179 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to the residential nature of the area. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 91%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.6 per dwelling, above the regional average. In 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, 29.5% of residents worked from home.

There are approximately 432 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 26 weekly trips per stop. The provided map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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 residents.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~8,852 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.6 and 6.4% of residents respectively. 73.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.7%, compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. 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 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 predominant religion in Knoxfield-Scoresby is Christianity, comprising 44.7% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Knoxfield-Scoresby, making up 7.1% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.9%), Australian (18.1%), and Chinese (17.6%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Sri Lankan at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Indian at 5.1% versus 4.2%, and Korean at 0.8% compared to 0.3%.

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 cohort makes up 14.3% of the local population, notably higher than the Greater Melbourne average, while the 25-34 age group comprises 11.3%, which is under-represented compared to the city's average. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.4% to 6.4% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Knoxfield - Scoresby's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to expand by 750 people (30%), growing from 2,472 to 3,223 individuals. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.