Laverton

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

Laverton's population is around 13,022 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,563 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,459. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,754 in June 2024 and an additional 530 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 585 persons per square kilometer. Laverton's growth rate of 13.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional future growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 6,793 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 50.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Laverton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Laverton has averaged approximately 117 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 588 homes. As of FY26, 39 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.1 people move to Laverton per year for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $188,000, which is below the regional average.

This financial year has seen $172.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Laverton has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 60th percentile nationally. New development consists of 44% detached houses and 56% medium to high-density housing, marking a shift from the current 82% houses. This change suggests decreasing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 245 people per approval, Laverton reflects a transitioning market.

Population forecasts indicate Laverton will gain approximately 6,525 residents by 2041. Construction pace is maintaining with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Laverton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 28 potential impact projects. Notable ones are Greening the Pipeline, Williams Landing Office Buildings Development (Boston Commons & Hudson Hub), Williams Landing Town Centre Development, and Williams Landing Station Improvements. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The labour market in Laverton demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Laverton's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025, matching Greater Melbourne's rate. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.1%.

There were 7,909 residents employed in September 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 80.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Census data showed that 31.8% of Laverton residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

Education & training has limited presence, with only 5.7% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 9.2%. There are 1.9 workers for every resident in Laverton, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1% and labour force grew by 5.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Laverton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The median income among taxpayers in Laverton SA2 was $57,978 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $68,283 during the same period. These figures are comparable to Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.25%, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,761 (median) and $73,916 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Laverton cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 35.5% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 70th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Laverton, dwelling structures consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Laverton stood at 16.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.9% and rented ones at 46.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Laverton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Laverton features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.9% of all households, including 37.9% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.1%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

Laverton's educational attainment is notably high, with 44.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region average of 32.0%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for Laverton residents. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.6% of residents holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (14.1%). Educational participation is high in Laverton, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.1%), tertiary education (7.3%), and secondary education (6.0%).

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

Laverton has 97 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by 20 routes offering a total of 7,624 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 276 meters to the nearest stop. Laverton is mainly residential and outward commuting prevails; cars dominate at 75%, followed by trains at 17%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling. In 2021 Census data (possibly influenced by COVID-19), 31.8% of residents worked from home.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 1,089 trips, leading to approximately 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

Laverton's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Laverton's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a fairly standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~6,940 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. Mental health issues impact 5.7% of residents, while asthma affects 5.2%. A total of 81.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.8% of residents aged 65 and over (886 people), lower than the 14.9% in Greater Melbourne. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

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

Laverton has one of the highest proportions of cultural diversity in Australia, with 60.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 59.7% having been born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Laverton, making up 34.0% of the population. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 17.9%, which is much higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 24.7%, Indian at 14.9%, and English at 12.6%. The latter is notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%. There are also notable differences in the representation of Filipino (3.7% vs 1.3%), Samoan (0.9% vs 0.3%), and Maori (1.2% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages.

Laverton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Laverton's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Laverton has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of Laverton's population aged 45-54 has increased from 10.2% to 11.0%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has decreased from 19.8% to 18.6%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, Laverton's age profile will have significantly changed. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 76%, adding 1,095 residents and reaching a total of 2,528.