Manor Lakes - Quandong
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Manor Lakes - Quandong's population was approximately 13,246 as of August 2025, reflecting a growth of 2,630 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was 10,616. This increase represents a 24.8% rise from the previous census figure. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 12,586 as of June 2024 and an additional 1,393 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 183 persons per square kilometer in Manor Lakes - Quandong. The area's growth rate exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages between the 2021 Census and June 2024.

Natural growth contributed approximately 36.0% of overall population gains during this period, with overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors. AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments employing weighted aggregation methods to reach SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Manor Lakes - Quandong in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 12,219 persons, marking an overall increase of 87.2% over the 17-year period from 2025.

The level of residential development activity in Manor Lakes - Quandong was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Manor Lakes - Quandong granted around 316 residential property approvals annually. ABS data on development approvals is financial year-based: 1,581 homes from FY-20 to FY-25, with 68 approved in FY-26. Approximately 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, suggesting strong demand supporting property values.

New homes' average construction cost is $370,000, lower than the regional average, offering affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Manor Lakes - Quandong has 113.0% more new home approvals per person, indicating ample choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location. New development comprises 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 34 people per dwelling approval, Manor Lakes - Quandong is classified as a growth area. Population forecasts project an increase of 11,548 residents by 2041.

Current construction levels should meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially exceeding current population growth forecasts.

Manor Lakes - Quandong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Manor Lakes Park Hub - Bunnings & Retail Precinct, The Village Wetlands, Manor Lakes Central Bunnings Expansion, and Manor Lakes Estate Development. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Manor Lakes - Quandong has been broadly consistent with national averages

Manor Lakes - Quandong has an educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 5.1% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 6900 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. The workforce participation rate in Manor Lakes - Quandong is 74.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance employs 2.1 times the regional average, while construction employs only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and an unemployment increase of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with a state unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 predict growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Manor Lakes - Quandong's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

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

Manor Lakes - Quandong's median income among taxpayers was $53,973 and average income stood at $62,765 in the financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761 respectively. As of March 2025, current estimates project Manor Lakes - Quandong's median income at approximately $59,430 and average income at $69,111, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since the financial year 2022. According to census data, incomes in Manor Lakes - Quandong rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 84th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income brackets show that 44.3% of locals (5,867 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 32.8%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 31.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Manor Lakes - Quandong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Manor Lakes - Quandong's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Manor Lakes - Quandong was at 6.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.4% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,930, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,924. Median weekly rent in the area was $361, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Manor Lakes - Quandong's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Manor Lakes - Quandong features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 89.3% of all households, including couples with children at 59.2%, couples without children at 17.9%, and single parent families at 10.9%. Non-family households make up the remaining 10.7%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

Manor Lakes - Quandong shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Manor Lakes - Quandong has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 46.8% holding university qualifications. This is higher than the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's average of 32.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.8% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (15.2%).

The area has a high level of educational participation, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education. Manor Lakes - Quandong's four schools have a combined enrollment of 3,930 students. The area functions as an education hub with 30.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Manor Lakes - Quandong has 13 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two routes that together facilitate 945 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 464 meters from the nearest stop.

The services run approximately 135 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 72 weekly trips per individual stop.

Manor Lakes - Quandong's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Manor Lakes - Quandong shows excellent health outcomes with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 61% of residents have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area's rate of around 67%. The most prevalent medical issues are asthma (affecting 6.5% of residents) and mental health concerns (impacting 5.6%). About 81.8% of residents report being free from medical conditions, compared to 79.2% in Greater Melbourne. As of June 2021, around 4% of residents are aged 65 and over (totaling 533 people), which is lower than the 8.3% recorded in Greater Melbourne. While overall health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population, specific data points were not provided.

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

Manor Lakes-Quandong is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 58.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 55.9% born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 33.0% of Manor Lakes-Quandong's population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 28.4%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 15.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (25.7%), Indian (24.0%), and Australian (13.0%). Notably, Filipino (4.4%) and Sri Lankan (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.1% and 0.6%, respectively. Maori ethnicity stands at 1.2%, matching the regional average.

Manor Lakes - Quandong hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Manor Lakes - Quandong has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Manor Lakes - Quandong has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (25.4%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.4%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 45 to 54 has grown from 8.8% to 10.2%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 24.1% to 25.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 18.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Manor Lakes - Quandong's age profile, with the 45 to 54 age cohort expected to expand substantially by 2,211 people (163%), growing from 1,355 to 3,567.