Melton South - Weir Views
Statistical Area - sa2

Melton South - Weir Views lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Melton South - Weir Views' population is around 22,231 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 5,573 people, a rise of 33.5% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 16,658 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,758 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 1,346 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,017 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Melton South - Weir Views' 33.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 74.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 16,863 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 73.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Melton South - Weir Views was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Melton South - Weir Views has averaged approximately 494 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 2,470 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and 38 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, there have been around three new residents, indicating that supply has lagged behind demand, which typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $341,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In this financial year alone, there have been $2.5 million worth of commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Melton South - Weir Views has had slightly more development activity, with 13.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Nationally, this level of development is substantially higher, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location.

New building activity shows a dominance of detached dwellings at 98.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up only 2.0% of approvals, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 58 people per dwelling approval, Melton South - Weir Views exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 16,390 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth to exceed current forecasts.

Melton South - Weir Views has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Twenty projects identified by AreaSearch may impact this region. Notable initiatives comprise Maplewood Estate, Seventh Bend Estate, Harkness Cemetery Memorial Park, and Orchard Green Estate, as detailed subsequently.

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The labour market performance in Melton South - Weir Views lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Melton South - Weir Views has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 12.4%.

There was an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year. In June 2025, 8,498 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Melton South - Weir Views lags at 54.2% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade are the leading employment industries among residents.

The area specializes particularly in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.4 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 4.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while labour force increased by 5.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.6 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest a growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.7% over ten years for Melton South - Weir Views, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Melton South - Weir Views had a median income among taxpayers of $44,018 and an average of $49,687. These figures are lower than national averages. Greater Melbourne, meanwhile, had a median income of $54,892 and an average of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $48,468 (median) and $54,710 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Melton South - Weir Views fall between the 18th and 25th percentiles nationally. Distribution data reveals that 35.2% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

Melton South - Weir Views is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Melton South - Weir Views' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 90.9% houses and 9.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Melton South - Weir Views was at 20.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 39.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Melbourne metro's $1,800. Median weekly rent in the area was $321, compared to Melbourne metro's $351. Nationally, Melton South - Weir Views' mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Melton South - Weir Views has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.0% of all households, including 35.1% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.0%, with lone person households at 23.2% and group households comprising 3.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.0.

Melton South - Weir Views shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 24.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Melton South - Weir Views, educating approximately 5,192 students. The area serves as an educational center for the broader region, with school capacity exceeding typical residential needs (23.4 places per 100 residents vs 16.3 regionally). The educational mix includes four primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school, all demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 990) with balanced educational opportunities.

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

Melton South - Weir Views has 49 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stops, served by 19 different routes. Weekly, these routes facilitate 8,530 passenger trips.

Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 338 meters. Daily service frequency averages 1,218 trips across all routes, equating to about 174 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Melton South - Weir Views are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Melton South - Weir Views shows below-average health outcomes with common conditions prevalence somewhat typical but higher among older cohorts compared to national averages. Private health cover is extremely low at 46% (approximately 10,248 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 50.8% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues impact 9.8%, asthma affects 9.0%, while 69.7% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 73.7%.

The area has 9.3% residents aged 65 and over (2,065 people), with senior health outcomes requiring more attention than the broader population.

Melton South - Weir Views is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Melton South-Weir Views has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.0% of its population born overseas and 38.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Melton South-Weir Views, accounting for 43.3% of people. The most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, comprising 7.0% of the population compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.8%), Australian (20.9%), and English (19.2%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.5% (vs regional 1.0%), Maltese at 2.4% (vs 5.1%), and Indian at 5.7% (vs 5.9%).

Melton South - Weir Views hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Melton South - Weir Views 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, Melton South - Weir Views has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.2%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has increased from 16.8% to 19.6%, while the proportion of those aged 35 to 44 has risen from 15.5% to 18.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 7.2% to 5.5%, and the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has dropped from 17.4% to 15.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Melton South - Weir Views' age profile will significantly evolve, with the 5-14 age cohort projected to expand considerably by 60%, from 4,346 to 6,975 people.