Mickleham - Yuroke
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mickleham - Yuroke's population is approximately 43,804 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 20,430 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,374. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The population density is 618 persons per square kilometer. Mickleham - Yuroke's growth rate of 87.4% since the 2021 census exceeded national (8.6%) and state averages, driven primarily by interstate migration (76.9%). AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Future growth is predicted at exceptional rates, placing the area in the top 10% nationally. By 2041, Mickleham - Yuroke's population is expected to increase by 47,633 persons, an overall increase of 89.5%.

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

Mickleham-Yuroke has recorded approximately 1,454 residential property approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports development approval data on a financial year basis: 7,271 homes over the past five years (FY-21 to FY-25), with 449 approved in FY-26 so far. This indicates an average of 2.9 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these years, suggesting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $371,000, below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, $181.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mickleham-Yuroke records 435.0% more development activity per person. This level is significantly higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New developments consist of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 19 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Mickleham-Yuroke is expected to grow by 39,200 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Mickleham - Yuroke has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 86 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Botanical Estate, Botanical Village Town Centre, New Schools Construction Program - Northern Suburbs (scheduled for openings in 2026), and Mickleham Secondary College. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Mickleham - Yuroke remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Mickleham-Yuroke has an educated workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.2% in the past year with an estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of June 2025, 17,215 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%, 1.6% higher than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%. Workforce participation was 69.0%, close to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing had a significant presence with an employment share of 2.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services had limited representation at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by 4.5%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force expand by 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. State-wide, Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year to Sep-25, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, employment grew at a slower pace of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mickleham-Yuroke's employment mix indicates local growth could be approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

Mickleham - Yuroke had a median taxpayer income of $48,464 and an average income of $55,836 in the financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data. These figures are lower than the national averages. In Greater Melbourne, the median income was $54,892 and the average was $73,761 in the same period. Based on a 10.11% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $53,364 (median) and $61,481 (average). Census 2021 data shows that income in Mickleham - Yuroke clusters around the 63rd percentile nationally. The majority of residents, 47.8% or 20,938 people, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income in the area. Despite strong earnings, disposable income ranks at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Mickleham - Yuroke is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Mickleham - Yuroke, as per the latest Census, was 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mickleham - Yuroke was at 8.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (69.1%) or rented (22.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Melbourne metro's average of $1,834. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $369. Nationally, Mickleham - Yuroke's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Mickleham - Yuroke features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 86.9% of all households, including 55.7% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.1%, with lone person households at 10.9% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2 people.

The educational profile of Mickleham - Yuroke exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 30.9% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.8% and certificates at 19.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.9% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education. Mickleham - Yuroke has a network of 10 schools educating approximately 6,041 students. School conditions are typical for Australia (ICSEA: 1029), with balanced educational opportunities. There are 6 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents is 13.8, below the regional average of 17.5, indicating some students attend adjacent areas' schools. Note: for schools marked 'n/a', refer to parent campus.

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

Mickleham-Yuroke has 54 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 1,478 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents on average being 507 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 211 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mickleham - Yuroke's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Mickleham-Yuroke shows notable health outcomes with slightly higher prevalence of common conditions among both younger and older age groups compared to average figures. Approximately 48% (~20,850 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.2%) and mental health issues (4.6%). Around 83.5% report being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.3%. The area has 4.2% (1,857 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 10.8% in Greater Melbourne.

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

Mickleham-Yuroke is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 48.0% of its population born overseas and 60.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Mickleham-Yuroke, comprising 39.2% of people. However, the 'Other' category makes up 18.5%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 5.9%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (34.0%), Indian (13.7%), and Australian (13.6%). Notably, Samoan representation is at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, Sri Lankan at 1.0% versus 1.1%, and Lebanese at 1.6% against a regional average of 4.2%.

Mickleham - Yuroke hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Mickleham-Yuroke's median age in 2021 was 30 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mickleham-Yuroke had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (23.5%) but fewer aged 65-74 (3%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data showed that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 19.0% to 23.5%, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 15.6% to 18.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 25.8% to 19.0%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 13.4% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling indicates that Mickleham-Yuroke's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to expand considerably, increasing by 7,450 people (72%) from 10,280 to 17,731.