Mickleham - Yuroke

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 was approximately 43,804 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 20,430 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,374. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 35,423 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 5,700 since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 618 persons per square kilometer. Mickleham-Yuroke's population growth rate of 87.4% between 2021 and 2025 exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 76.9% of the overall population gains during this period, with other factors such as natural growth and overseas migration also playing positive roles.

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 methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population growth is predicted to be exceptional, placing Mickleham-Yuroke in the top 10% of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 47,633 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 89.5% over the 17-year period.

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. Over the past five financial years, FY21 to FY25, around 7,271 homes were approved, with an additional 921 approved in FY26 as of now. Each dwelling built over these five years attracted an average of 2.9 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $264,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. This financial year has seen $181.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mickleham-Yuroke exhibits 435.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 19 people per dwelling approval, Mickleham-Yuroke displays characteristics of a growth area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 39,200 residents, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mickleham - Yuroke has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 76 potential impact projects. Key initiatives include Botanical Estate, Botanical Village Town Centre, New Schools Construction Program - Northern Suburbs (scheduled openings in 2026), and Mickleham Road Upgrade. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Mickleham - Yuroke has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Mickleham - Yuroke has an educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.9% as of September 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 6.9%, 1.2% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Mickleham - Yuroke is 69.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing employs 2.6 times the regional level.

Professional & technical employment is lower at 4.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment levels increased by 2.3% in the year to September 2025, while labour force increased by 3.2%, raising unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mickleham - Yuroke's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Mickleham - Yuroke SA2 had a median income of $48,464 and an average income of $55,836. These figures are below the national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,357 and $62,626 respectively. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Mickleham - Yuroke cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 47.8% of residents (20,938 people), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 20.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Mickleham-Yuroke, as per the latest Census, 98.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne's metropolitan area, where 87.6% of dwellings are houses and 12.4% are other types. Home ownership in Mickleham-Yuroke stood at 8.2%, with mortgaged properties at 69.1% and rented ones at 22.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne's metro average of $1,834. The median weekly rent in Mickleham-Yuroke was $400, compared to Melbourne's $369. Nationally, Mickleham-Yuroke's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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.

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 higher than the SA3 average at 30.9%, with residents aged 15+ exceeding the regional 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (12.9%), secondary (6.3%), and tertiary (3.9%) education.

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 typically located 507 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 211 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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's health outcomes show notable results, with common conditions slightly more prevalent than average among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.2% and 4.6% of residents respectively. A total of 83.5% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.3%. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 4.2%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.8%.

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 one of 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 predominant religion in Mickleham-Yuroke, comprising 39.2% of the population. However, the 'Other' religious category is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average, representing 18.5% of Mickleham-Yuroke's population compared to 5.9%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Mickleham-Yuroke are 'Other', comprising 34.0%, Indian at 13.7% (significantly higher than the regional average of 6.5%), and Australian at 13.6%. Notable differences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 1.3%, Sri Lankan is slightly lower at 1.0% versus 1.1%, and Maltese is higher at 1.5% compared to 1.8%.

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

Mickleham-Yuroke's median age at 30 years is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mickleham-Yuroke has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (23.5%) but fewer aged 65-74 (3%). This 35-44 concentration is notably above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 19% 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%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 13.4% to 10.9%. Demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mickleham-Yuroke's age profile by 2041, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to increase considerably, from 10,280 to 17,731 people, an expansion of 7,450 (72%).