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 (9.0%) 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 population level equates to a density ratio of 1,185 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Knoxfield - Scoresby's 9.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 71.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is utilising 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 are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to expand by 3,050 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 11.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby has averaged around 104 new dwelling approvals per year, with 520 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 35 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.4 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new homes are being built at an average value of $304,000, consistent with regional patterns. Additionally, $85.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Knoxfield - Scoresby shows moderately higher new home approvals (35.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), balancing buyer choice with support for current property values, though building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 46.0% standalone homes and 54.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 86.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 229 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Looking ahead, Knoxfield - Scoresby is expected to grow by 2,093 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 31 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Scoresby Village Residential Estate, Knoxfield Industrial Estate Redevelopment, Knoxfield Residential Growth Corridor - Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, and a Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Knoxfield - Scoresby possesses a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.8%, and 1.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,362 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 29.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing employs just 3.5% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. With 1.1 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.6% alongside the 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 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Knoxfield - Scoresby. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Knoxfield - Scoresby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account 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 shows a median taxpayer income of $54,378 and an average of $64,955 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $58,864 (median) and $70,314 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Knoxfield - Scoresby cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.6% of residents (6,262 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 62nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Knoxfield - Scoresby, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Knoxfield - Scoresby was higher than that of Melbourne metro, at 33.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.7%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Melbourne metro average at $2,117, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $425, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Knoxfield - Scoresby's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 79.8% of all households, comprising 42.1% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is 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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (35.7% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of the SA3 area (30.7%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 23.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (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

Public transport analysis reveals 115 active transport stops operating within Knoxfield - Scoresby, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 25 individual routes, collectively providing 3,029 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 179 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 29.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 432 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Knoxfield - Scoresby, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of 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 were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.6% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 73.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,272 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though they 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 39.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.4% born overseas. The main religion in Knoxfield - Scoresby is Christianity, which makes up 44.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 7.1% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Knoxfield - Scoresby are English, comprising 18.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.1% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 17.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 6.5%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 2.3% in Knoxfield - Scoresby (vs 0.8% regionally), Indian at 5.1% (vs 4.2%), and Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.3%).

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

With a median age of 40, Knoxfield - Scoresby is somewhat higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented (14.2% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (10.6%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 6.5% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 10.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Knoxfield - Scoresby's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, increasing by 638 people (25%) from 2,568 to 3,207. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups will see reduced numbers.