Manor Lakes - Quandong

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 around 13,269 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 2,653 people from the 2021 Census figure of 10,616. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 12,606 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 184 persons per square kilometer. Manor Lakes - Quandong's growth of 25.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 36.0% to overall population gains recently.

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 with adjustments made through weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent nationally, with an expected increase of 12,219 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 86.9% over those 17 years.

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 approval for approximately 309 residential properties each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 1,545 homes were approved, with an additional 157 approved in FY26 so far.

Each dwelling built attracted an average of 2.2 new residents annually over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes was $278,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Manor Lakes - Quandong had 79% more construction activity per person as of FY25, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consisted predominantly of detached houses (97%) and a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (3%). With around 34 people per dwelling approval, Manor Lakes - Quandong exhibited characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by approximately 11,525 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Manor Lakes - Quandong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact this region. Notable ones include Manor Lakes Park Hub - Bunnings & Retail Precinct, Manor Lakes Central Bunnings Expansion, Manor Lakes Estate Development, and Parkbrook. The following list details 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 the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 5.1% in September 2025, above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%. There were 7,102 residents employed as of September 2025, with workforce participation at 74.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries for employment are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Finance & insurance employs 2.1 times the regional level, while construction employs only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%.

Employment levels increased by 5.3% during the year to September 2025, with labour force increasing by 6.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts suggest expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Manor Lakes - Quandong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

The Manor Lakes - Quandong SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,973 and an average income of $62,765 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761 during the same period. Based on a 12.16% growth in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $60,536 and an average income of around $70,397 as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data ranks Manor Lakes - Quandong's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 75th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 44.3% of residents (5,878 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. A substantial presence of higher earners is evident, with 31.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares 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, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $1,924. The median weekly rent figure 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 lower 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 constitute 89.3% of all households, including 59.2% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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, 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 higher educational attainment than the broader Australian average. Specifically, 46.8% of its residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This is driven by a high proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (27.9%), postgraduate qualifications (16.0%), and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (15.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.8% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by buses only, with two individual routes providing a total of 945 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 464 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 135 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 across various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,780 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and mental health issues (5.6%). Notably, 81.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 79.2% in Greater Melbourne. In this area, 4.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (534 people), lower than the 8.3% in Greater Melbourne. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, overall results are positive.

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 2021 data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Manor Lakes-Quandong, comprising 33.0%. However, Hinduism is significantly overrepresented at 28.4%, compared to 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 representation is higher than regional averages at 4.4% versus 3.1%, Sri Lankan at 0.8% compared to 0.6%, and Maori remains consistent with regional averages at 1.2%.

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 significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Manor Lakes - Quandong has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (25.4%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.4%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has increased from 8.8% to 10.2%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 24.1% to 25.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Manor Lakes - Quandong's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow substantially, with an increase of 2,209 people (163%), from 1,357 to 3,567 residents.