Laverton
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 13,232 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,773 people from the 2021 Census total of 11,459, indicating a growth rate of 15.5%. The change can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,754 in June 2024 and an additional 530 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 594 persons per square kilometer. Laverton's growth rate exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and the state average during this period, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.6% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections adjusted using weighted aggregation methods for areas not covered by the ABS data. Future trends predict exceptional growth for Laverton, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the population is expected to grow by 6,793 persons, resulting in a total gain of 47.7% over the 17-year period.

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, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.1 people have moved to Laverton per year for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $188,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options.

In FY26, there have been $172.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting 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 61st percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. New development comprises 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from existing patterns (currently 82.0% houses), likely due to decreasing developable land availability and changing lifestyle preferences. With around 245 people per approval, Laverton reflects a transitioning market. Population forecasts indicate Laverton will gain approximately 6,315 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 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Greening the Pipeline, Manor Lakes North Reserve Master Plan Implementation, Williams Landing Office Buildings Development - Boston Commons & Hudson Hub, and Williams Landing Town Centre Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Laverton has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.5% in June 2025, aligning with Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%. As of June 2025, 7,914 residents were employed, with workforce participation at 68.2%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and transport, postal & warehousing. The latter sector shows notable concentration in Laverton, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training has limited presence, at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 9.2%. With a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.9, Laverton functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.3% while the labour force grew by 5.7%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate to 4.9%. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force increase by 4.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Laverton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Laverton's median income among taxpayers was $54,882 and average income stood at $65,760 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $61,556 and average income is around $73,756. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Laverton cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 35.5% of the population (4,697 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with surrounding region's 32.8%. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, while strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. Laverton'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

Laverton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Laverton was at 16.2%, with dwellings either mortgaged (36.9%) or rented (46.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,924 and the Australian average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Laverton was $380, compared to Melbourne metro's $370 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 72.9 percent of all households, including 37.9 percent couples with children, 22.3 percent couples without children, and 10.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.1 percent, with lone person households at 19.8 percent and group households comprising 7.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

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

Educational attainment in Laverton is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 44.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 11.5% and certificates make up 14.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.3% in tertiary education, and 6.0% pursuing secondary education. Laverton's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,363 students as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1023) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary school and 3 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.4, below the regional average of 18.4, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Laverton has 92 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 19 different routes, collectively facilitating 15,344 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 274 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 2,192 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 166 weekly trips per individual stop.

Laverton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Laverton's health outcomes show excellent results, with common health conditions similar across both young and elderly populations.

Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area (~6,933 people). Mental health issues affect 5.7% of residents, while asthma impacts 5.2%. Around 81.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 79.2% in Greater Melbourne. The population aged 65 and over is 6.8%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 8.3% (~901 people).

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 levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 60.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 59.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Laverton, comprising 34.0% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 17.9% of Laverton's population versus 15.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (24.7%), Indian (14.9%), and English (12.6%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Filipino is overrepresented at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 3.1%, Samoan is slightly underrepresented at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and Chinese are significantly more prevalent at 11.5% compared to the regional figure of 5.3%.

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

Laverton's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and 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 significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents 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%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Laverton's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 74%, adding 1,072 residents and reaching a total of 2,528.