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Monbulk - Silvan has an estimated 5,842 residents, up from 5,816 at the 2021 Census. Density is about 85 people per square kilometre. 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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Demographic analysis indicates that Monbulk - Silvan has a population of approximately 5,842 as of Aug 2026, marking an addition of 26 people (0.4%) compared to the 5,816 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived from an ABS estimated resident population of 5,840 recorded in June 2025 alongside 19 validated new addresses established following the Census. With an average density of 85 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial personal space and capacity for prospective development. Recent population expansion has been predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated roughly 71.0% of total demographic gains.
Population outlooks incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, while unrepresented SA2 areas apply 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 divisions. These cohort-specific growth rates are extended across all localities for 2032 to 2041. Under this modeling framework, the region is slated for an overall contraction of 212 persons by 2041. Even so, certain demographics will expand, particularly the 85 and over cohort, which is forecast to gain 161 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Monbulk - Silvan over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 activity in Monbulk - Silvan has averaged approximately 7 approved homes per year, totaling 39 residential approvals across the 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26. Amid recent population contraction, this new supply has aligned well with demand to provide sufficient buyer choice, with newly sanctioned dwellings carrying an average expected construction cost of $616,000—a figure exceeding regional benchmarks and pointing to quality-oriented builds. Furthermore, non-residential investment remains robust, highlighted by $30.9 million in commercial approvals lodged in the current financial year. Building activity in Monbulk - Silvan is substantially subdued compared to Greater Melbourne, tracking 63.0% below the regional per capita benchmark.
This restricted development cadence, also trailing national rates, reflects a mature market context alongside potential planning constraints that typically bolster values and demand for established dwellings. All recent approvals have consisted exclusively of stand-alone houses, preserving the low-density neighborhood fabric and catering to households seeking larger parcels. The area registers approximately 811 residents per approved dwelling, illustrating a restrained and peaceful construction environment. With demographic projections anticipating steady or shrinking numbers, residential competition in Monbulk - Silvan is expected to remain tempered, fostering advantageous purchasing conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Monbulk - Silvan
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 50 current infrastructure and development projects close to Monbulk - Silvan, worth an estimated $878 million. 13 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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 developments, strategic planning, and major works play a crucial role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 2 key initiatives likely to influence the area. Primary projects include the Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program, South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, and Additional VLocity Trains, with key details summarized below.
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Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Landslide Repair Works
Critical repair works to address landslide damage caused by severe weather in July 2024. Works include geotechnical stabilization, drainage infrastructure upgrades, and road surface restoration to restore full safety and functionality.
Six Senses Resort And Spa At Burnham Beeches
$100-million transformed Burnham Beeches into Australia's first Six Senses resort, offering 43-room hotel, wellness retreat, restaurant, bar, and 39 luxury glamping spots for a total of 82 accommodations.
Sherbrooke Children's Centre Services
Ongoing community programs and activities supporting families through all stages of life, including Best Start program and children's services. Part of Yarra Ranges Council's $17 million community services budget allocation.
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road Safety Improvements
Road safety upgrades including sealed 1.5m-wide shoulders on uphill sections, drainage improvements, surface upgrades, and bus stop enhancements. Project designed to reduce conflicts between vehicles and cyclists while improving overall road safety.
Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program
Nature conservation and biodiversity protection initiatives under the Yarra Ranges Nature Plan 2024-2034, including fox control programs, vegetation management, and climate change adaptation measures across the Dandenong Ranges.
Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant
The Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant is a critical back-up disinfection and treatment facility being constructed within the Tramway Track Pipe Reserve by Melbourne Water and John Holland KBR Joint Venture. Designed to support the Silvan Reservoir supply system, which provides over 50% of Melbourne’s drinking water, the facility ensures continuous water supply during maintenance or emergency disruptions. Main construction commenced in 2025 and is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve Master Plan
Master plan guiding the long-term enhancement, management and future development of the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve. The reserve supports a range of sporting, environmental and community uses. The associated playspace renewal project has now been completed and opened to the public, while the broader master plan remains in the consultation and design phase to guide future staged improvements.
York Road Upgrade
Potential upgrade to York Road between Swansea Road and Monbulk Road in Mount Evelyn[cite: 1]. Planning work and a comprehensive business case have been completed by Major Road Projects Victoria to evaluate safety improvements, intersection upgrades, and walking and cycling links[cite: 1]. The project is awaiting formal government funding allocation for detailed design and construction.
3,139 residents of Monbulk - Silvan are employed, from a labour force of 3,224. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 67.2%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,362, about 92% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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The local labor market in Monbulk - Silvan is characterized by a proficient workforce, prominent representation in construction, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and 2.0% annual job growth. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,139, with unemployment sitting 2.1% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8% level, whereas labor participation is comparatively restrained at 67.2% versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records show a substantial 25.6% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 lockdown circumstances. Major employment pillars for residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Local specialization is particularly pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which captures a workforce proportion 14.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, engaging only 5.9% of the Monbulk - Silvan working population compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. A comparison of resident numbers against local Census worker counts suggests that on-site employment opportunities within the area are limited. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, Monbulk - Silvan experienced a 2.0% gain in employment alongside a 1.8% expansion in the workforce, driving the jobless rate down by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, labor force increase by 2.3%, and unemployment advance by 0.2 percentage points. National employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia dated Mar-26 provides additional context on future labor needs across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories vary by industry. Applying these sector-level expectations to the industry profile of Monbulk - Silvan indicates potential local job increases of 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Monbulk - Silvan is $1,872 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $776 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,125 a year against an average of $67,515. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO figures from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Monbulk - Silvan SA2 recorded a median individual taxpayer income of $52,125 and a mean of $67,515, matching nationwide benchmarks while trailing Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 9.62% since financial year 2023, indexed values reach approximately $57,139 for median income and $74,010 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings across Monbulk - Silvan align near the national 50th percentile.
The predominant earnings bracket captures 33.3% of workers (1,945 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the regional proportion of 32.8%. Households retain 86.3% of income following housing outlays, and the district ranks within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Monbulk - Silvan had 2,005 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the residential stock in Monbulk - Silvan is overwhelmingly composed of standalone houses at 97.5%, with apartments, semi-detached, and other structures accounting for only 2.5%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright property ownership in Monbulk - Silvan reaches 41.9%, substantially outperforming Melbourne metro, while 45.7% of properties carry a mortgage and 12.4% are tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage payments match the Melbourne metro benchmark at $2,000, whereas median weekly rent stands at $360 against $390 in Melbourne metro and $2,000 for metro mortgages.
In a national context, mortgage costs in Monbulk - Silvan exceed the Australian median of $1,863, while local rental rates remain below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Monbulk - Silvan counted 2,005 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The community is predominantly composed of family arrangements, which account for 78.3% of all households and include couples with children (38.5%), couples without children (28.9%), and single parent families (10.0%). Non-family living situations represent 21.7% of homes, made up of single-person dwellings at 19.6% and shared group accommodation at 2.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 persons, surpassing the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.8% of adults in Monbulk - Silvan hold a university qualification, including 15.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,053 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,036 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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Attainment of higher education degrees in the locality stands at 22.8%, trailing the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0% and highlighting avenues for targeted educational development. Tertiary credentials are led by bachelor degrees at 15.0%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 39.9% of persons aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising certificates (27.6%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Active learning engagement is strong throughout the community, with 29.6% of the population attending formal educational institutions. This cohort includes 10.5% enrolled in primary education, 8.7% attending secondary schools, and 4.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Monbulk - Silvan reaches 26 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 370 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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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Transit analysis indicates that Monbulk - Silvan is served by 26 public transport stops offering bus connections across 5 designated routes, delivering 1,004 passenger trips each week. Access to transit is solid, with local residents living an average of 374 meters from their nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's predominantly residential nature, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary travel mode for 91% of commuters and 5% choosing to walk. Dwellings possess an average of 2.0 motor vehicles, which is above regional levels. Meanwhile, 25.6% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during COVID-19.
Transit operations provide an average daily frequency of 143 trips across the network, translating to roughly 38 weekly services per individual boarding point.
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68.3% of residents in Monbulk - Silvan report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic condition rates and mortality reveal favorable overall health metrics across Monbulk - Silvan, with younger and older residents both recording low occurrences of standard ailments. Private health insurance coverage slightly exceeds the typical SA2 standard at approximately 53% of residents (~3,072 people), compared with 56.7% throughout Greater Melbourne. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 8.5% and 8.6 of the populace, respectively, while 68.3% of residents indicated no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health measures among working-age individuals align closely with regional standards.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 20.7% of the community (1,210 people), exceeding the 15.1% share in Greater Melbourne, with older residents maintaining above-average health standards that track in line with national baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Monbulk - Silvan is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Monbulk - Silvan sit below metropolitan averages, as 83.9% of residents were born in Australia, 91.3% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.8% speak solely English in the home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 38.5% of the Monbulk - Silvan population. Among other groups, the Other category shows a distinct distribution, representing 0.8% of residents against 2.3% in Greater Melbourne. In terms of parental lineage, the three leading ancestries in Monbulk - Silvan are English at 32.5% (well above the regional 20.1%), Australian at 27.5% (exceeding the regional 18.4%), and Irish at 7.8%.
Distinct variations appear among other heritages as well, with Dutch ancestry notably elevated at 6.2% in Monbulk - Silvan compared to 1.2% regionally, Italian representing 3.7% versus 5.2%, and Polish ancestry matching at 0.8% locally and 0.8% across the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Monbulk - Silvan is 43. 21.3% 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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The age distribution in Monbulk - Silvan leans heavily toward mature demographics. Data updated to August 2026 indicates that middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) make up 29.0% of the populace versus 22.3% in Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 19.7% against 32.1% regionally. The estimated median age of 43 is unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 6 years higher than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) expanded from 18.1% to an estimated 20.7% of the population.
By 2041, this senior group is projected to see the greatest growth, increasing by 221 residents (18%) to reach 1,431, whereas cohorts of children and young adults alongside young to middle aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Monbulk - Silvan
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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,816 at the 2021 Census → 5,842 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 (211051279). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.