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Mansfield (Vic.) has an estimated 11,330 residents, up from 10,517 at the 2021 Census — a change of 813 people, or 7.7%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. 339 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 65.7% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch evaluates the population of Mansfield at roughly 11,330 individuals. This represents an addition of 813 people (7.7%) compared to the 10,517 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This upward trend is established through the ABS estimated resident population figure of 11,324 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 339 validated new addresses registered post-Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 2.9 persons per square kilometer, providing an open, low-density living setting. Mansfield outperformed both the wider SA4 region (3.1%) and the Rest of Vic. with its 7.7% post-2021 census gain, positioning it among the leading growth locations in the territory.
Interstate migration formed the primary catalyst for expansion, accounting for roughly 65.7% of net population additions in recent times. AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) across each SA2, turning to the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections when SA2-specific figures are unavailable, using weighted aggregations to convert LGA trends to the SA2 level. Age-bracket growth rates derived from this approach are further extended across all regions for 2032 to 2041. Over the projection horizon to 2041, demographic models project an overall contraction of 880 persons for the locality. In contrast, specific older cohorts are projected to expand, led by the 85 and over group with a projected increase of 132 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
455 new dwellings have been approved in Mansfield (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 91 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 91 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Mansfield have averaged approximately 91 dwellings per year, totalling 455 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Demand appears sound with 2.6 people moving into the area for each completed dwelling across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underpinning local real estate values. Developers are focusing on higher-end builds, with new dwellings recording an average construction cost of $582,000. Additionally, $27.1 million in commercial building approvals occurred during this financial year, reflecting a steady pace of commercial investment. Mansfield maintains per-capita building activity on par with the Rest of Vic., preserving equilibrium with broader regional development.
Detached houses accounted for 93.0% of recent approvals while attached formats represented 7.0%, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood character suited to families desiring space. A ratio of approximately 142 people per approved dwelling underscores Mansfield's steady building trajectory. Given that the local population is anticipated to stabilize or contract, reduced pressure on the residential market may yield favorable purchasing conditions for incoming buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mansfield (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mansfield (Vic.), worth an estimated $108 million. A further 43 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.83 billion. 18 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment and strategic town planning remain key determinants of area development, with AreaSearch cataloguing 14 impactful projects underway or planned. Prominent initiatives include the Mansfield District Hospital Residential Aged Care Development, Mansfield Station Precinct Activation Project, Mansfield Common, and Alpine Estate Mansfield.
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Mansfield Common
The two-story multi-use development will comprise a restaurant, bar and microbrewery/microdistillery with a cafe, providore, food grocer offerings, and a training facility for chefs, located at the foothills of the Victorian Alps approximately 180km from Melbourne.
Mansfield District Hospital Residential Aged Care Development
The Victorian Government is investing $62.87 million to redevelop residential aged care at Mansfield District Hospital. The project involves a new 30-bed facility replacing the ageing Buckland House, featuring a 'small household' model with single bedrooms, private ensuites, and dementia-friendly sensory gardens. As of March 2026, the new 30-bed facility is complete and residents have begun moving in. Current works focus on refurbishing the adjacent 42-bed Bindaree Retirement Centre and upgrading the original Buckland House for community and office use.
Mansfield Station Precinct Activation Project
Council-led renewal of the historic Mansfield Station Precinct to create a community hub. The multi-project transformation includes an all-abilities playground, a bicycle pump track, new car parks, heritage museum upgrades, and cultural landscaping. The masterplan is supported by a $14.1 million grant from the Australian Government's Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
Alpine Estate Mansfield
A residential land estate in Mansfield, Victoria, offering 64 lots in the Victorian High Country. Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, it provides a blend of natural beauty and modern conveniences, with proximity to parks, schools, cafes, transport, supermarkets, eateries, retail, and attractions like Mansfield Zoo, Mount Buller, and Mount Stirling. The estate spans 9.37 hectares with lot sizes ranging from 324m2 to 632m2.
Redgum Rise Residential Development
A residential subdivision offering 22 premium titled lots in a family-friendly area on the edge of Mansfield, adjoining Mansfield Botanical Gardens. Features elevated views, mostly flat parcels ranging from 564 to 866 sqm, sealed roads, concrete paths, and some blocks backing onto a landscaped reserve with established red gums. Lots are fully serviced and available for sale.
New Mountain Bike Trails
An ongoing project to expand the mountain bike trail network on Mt Buller, managed by the Mt Buller Resort Management.
Timbuktu Apartments
A multi-level apartment development at Mt Buller by Chalmers Constructions. Specific details on the number of apartments and value are not readily available.
Key Worker Housing
A significant initiative by the Grollo Group to develop up to 400 beds of key worker housing at Mount Buller to address the accommodation shortage for seasonal and essential workers. This is part of a broader plan for regional worker housing.
5,608 residents of Mansfield (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 5,745. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 59.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mansfield possesses a capable workforce across several sectors, coupled with an unemployment rate of only 2.4%. Employed residents totalled 5,608 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.3% below the 3.7% recorded for Regional Vic., alongside workforce participation that aligns closely with the Regional Vic. benchmark of 61.1%. In the Census, 18.0% of working locals indicated they worked from home, a figure influenced in part by Covid-19 restrictions. The dominant employment sectors for local residents include construction, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Accommodation & food demonstrates a distinct concentration, capturing a local workforce share 1.7 times the regional benchmark.
Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.2% locally against a 16.8% regional baseline. Comparing the number of working residents to local positions suggests a significant share commutes outside the district for employment. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures over the 12-month period reveals a 2.1% reduction in the labour force and a 2.2% decline in employment, while unemployment held level. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% employment contraction, a 0.3% drop in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Looking forward, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on employment trajectories. National figures anticipate job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though outcomes vary notably by sector. Weighting these projections against Mansfield's industry structure suggests potential local job expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mansfield (Vic.) is $1,331 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $722 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,334 a year against an average of $60,310. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Mansfield SA2 recorded a median income of $44,334 and an average of $60,310, sitting under national figures as well as Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates reach roughly $48,599 (median) and $66,112 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal income percentiles sat in the lower-middle range between the 22nd and 32nd percentiles. Furthermore, 30.2% of residents (3,421 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the 30.3% observed across the metropolitan region.
Even though residents retain 87.2% of their income after housing costs, disposable income stands at the 27th percentile nationally, placing the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mansfield (Vic.) had 3,882 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 24.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 95.0% of Mansfield's dwelling stock while 5.1% comprised semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, contrasting with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Fully owned properties reached 49.6%, substantially higher than regional averages, with mortgaged properties at 33.5% and rental homes at 16.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,500 and median weekly rent was $320, above the Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285. In contrast to national benchmarks, Mansfield remains more affordable, sitting well below Australia's median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mansfield (Vic.) counted 3,882 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,182 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 68.0% of all households in Mansfield, divided into couples without children (36.6%), couples with children (23.2%), and single parent families (8.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for 32.0%, consisting of lone person households at 29.8% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size of 2.3 people sits just below the 2.4 recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.3% of adults in Mansfield (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 14 schools serve the area, with 1,423 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,007 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment reveals that 22.3% of residents hold university qualifications, below the 33.4% VIC benchmark. Bachelor degrees represent 15.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational pathways are well established, with 41.7% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (12.7%). Formal education enrolment is strong at 29.1% of the resident population. This encompasses 10.7% attending primary schools, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mansfield (Vic.) reaches 20 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in Mansfield comprise 20 bus stops across 3 distinct routes, providing 196 weekly passenger trips. Connectivity is relatively limited, with residents located an average distance of 2638 meters from their closest transit stop. Commuting is dominated by private vehicles at 85%, while 12% walk to work. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding regional averages. In the 2021 Census, 18.0% of workers operated from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings. Transit services run at an overall average of 28 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.0% of residents in Mansfield (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures in Mansfield are largely favourable and align with broader national benchmarks, displaying a low prevalence of routine illnesses among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance coverage stands at around 49% (~5,574 people), trailing the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 9.4% and 7.5% of residents respectively, whereas 67.0% report no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among residents aged under 65 are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.8% of the community (3,033 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional share, with local seniors achieving above-average health results relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mansfield (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 87.5% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mansfield is relatively low, with Australian citizens comprising 87.8% of the population, 87.5% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 44.0%. Judaism shows a slight local concentration at 0.2% of residents compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Vic.. English (31.8%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (10.7%) are the primary ancestral backgrounds reported. Minor divergences from regional benchmarks also appear among German (4.0% locally vs 3.5% regionally), Scottish (9.8% vs 8.8%), and Dutch (1.8% vs 1.7%) ancestries.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mansfield (Vic.) is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 22.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Mansfield's age distribution closely tracks Regional Vic. benchmarks, showing a maximum variance of 2.8 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 48 as at August 2026, unchanged from the 2021 Census, remaining 5 years older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national Census median of 38. The 45 - 64 age bracket decreased from 28.3% at the Census to an estimated 25.5%. By 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is expected to experience the main expansion, increasing by 111 residents (5%) to 2,409, while younger age groups and retiree segments are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mansfield (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 339 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,517 at the 2021 Census → 11,330 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (204011057). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.