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 approximately 13,030 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,414 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,616. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,575 in June 2024 and an additional 1,394 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 180 persons per square kilometer. Manor Lakes - Quandong's growth rate of 22.7% between 2021 and 2025 exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader regionally. Natural growth contributed approximately 36.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors.

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, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Manor Lakes - Quandong in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally, with an expected increase of 12,219 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 90.3% over the 17-year period.

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 has granted around 309 residential property approvals each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, it approved a total of 1,545 homes and had approved 185 in FY26 by June.

Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.2 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost of new homes was $278,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Manor Lakes - Quandong had 79.0% more construction activity per person than Greater Melbourne and significantly higher levels nationally, suggesting robust developer confidence in the area's growth potential. New development primarily consisted of detached houses (97.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 3.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 34 people per dwelling approval, Manor Lakes - Quandong exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 11,764 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Manor Lakes - Quandong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects expected to impact the region. Notable projects include Manor Lakes Park Hub - Bunnings & Retail Precinct, Parkbrook, Manor Lakes Central Bunnings Expansion, and Manor Lakes Estate Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Manor Lakes - Quandong has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 5.1% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%.

There were 7,102 residents employed in September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was 85.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 38.4% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Employment specialization in finance & insurance was particularly high, with a share of 2.1 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employed only 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.3%, while labour force increased by 6.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Manor Lakes - Quandong's employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 of $57,089 and an average income of $65,722 among taxpayers in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures were lower than those for Greater Melbourne, which had median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%, the estimated median income would be approximately $61,799 and the average income would be around $71,144. The 2021 Census showed that incomes in Manor Lakes - Quandong ranked highly nationally, between the 75th and 83rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The most common income bracket was $1,500 - 2,999 per week, with 44.3% of residents (5,772 people) falling into this category, similar to the surrounding region where 32.8% occupied this bracket. A substantial number of higher earners were present, with 31.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 17.1% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Manor Lakes - Quandong was 6.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.4% and rented at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,930, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $361, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Manor Lakes - Quandong's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,930 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents were lower at $361 compared to 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 59.2% couples with children, 17.9% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.7%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 educational attainment levels that exceed national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 46.8% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This high level of educational attainment is likely due to the area's strong focus on knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 27.9% of residents holding them, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%).

Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.8% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them. This includes advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (15.2%). Educational participation is high, with 36.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (14.8%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (4.6%).

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

The analysis of public transportation in Manor Lakes - Quandong shows that there are currently 14 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily serve buses running on two individual routes, which together facilitate approximately 539 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing about 464 meters away from their nearest stop. In this predominantly residential region, most inhabitants commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 74% of residents, while 20% opt for train travel. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

Notably, a significant proportion of residents, specifically 38.4%, work from home, which could potentially be linked to conditions related to COVID-19 as per the 2021 Census data. The service frequency across all routes averages around 77 trips per day, translating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Manor Lakes - Quandong's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Manor Lakes - Quandong's health data shows positive results, with mortality rates and health conditions similar to national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent than the general population but higher among older residents at risk.

Private health cover is held by approximately 52% of the total population (~6762 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 56.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (6.5%) and mental health issues (5.6%). A majority, 81.8%, report no medical ailments compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 4.0% of the population (525 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 14.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 has a population where 58.5% speak a language other than English at home, and 55.9% were born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, with 33.0%. Hinduism comprises 28.4%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

The top ancestry groups are Other (25.7%), Indian (24.0%), and Australian (13.0%). Notably, Filipino (4.4%) and Maori (1.2%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Manor Lakes - Quandong's median age in 2021 was 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 had 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 was well above the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has increased from 8.8% to 10.2%, while the proportion of those aged 35-44 has risen from 24.1% to 25.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.7% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Manor Lakes - Quandong's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to expand substantially, growing by 2,234 people (168%) from 1,332 to 3,567 residents.