Montmorency - Briar Hill

Montmorency - Briar Hill has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Montmorency - Briar Hill's population was 16,539 people according to the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it had increased to around 17,038 people, reflecting a growth of 499 individuals (3.0%). This change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 16,961 in June 2024 and the addition of 127 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 1,416 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Since the Census, Montmorency - Briar Hill's growth rate of 3.0% is within 2.1 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.1%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 60.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Montmorency - Briar Hill's population is forecasted to increase significantly within the top quartile of national areas, with an expected rise of 5,989 persons, reflecting a total increase of 34.7% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Montmorency - Briar Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Montmorency - Briar Hill has seen approximately 49 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 248 homes have been approved, with an additional 19 approved so far in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction value of new properties is $494,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Commercial approvals have amounted to $20.8 million this financial year, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Montmorency - Briar Hill shows substantially reduced construction levels (56.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 84.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options.

The location has approximately 349 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature. Population forecasts indicate Montmorency - Briar Hill will gain 5,908 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Montmorency - Briar Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrades between Watsonia and Eltham, Montmorency North Pavilion Refurbishment, Plenty River Trail Upgrades, and Level Crossing Removal - North Eastern Program Alliance along the Hurstbridge corridor. Below is a list of projects likely to be most relevant.

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Montmorency - Briar Hill ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Montmorency - Briar Hill has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.1% as of September 2025.

Employment stability has been relatively consistent over the past year. There are 9,403 employed residents, with a 2.6% lower unemployment rate than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.2%, compared to the regional 5.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5% and labour force by 0.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Montmorency - Briar Hill's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Montmorency - Briar Hill SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,944 and an average level of $79,435. This is among the highest in Australia, compared to Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. By September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $67,233 (median) and $89,094 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since June 2022. Census data shows household incomes in Montmorency - Briar Hill cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 per week, with 31.8% of residents (5,418 people) earning within this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (30.6%) indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing costs account for 13.5% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income at the 74th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile nationally.

Montmorency - Briar Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Montmorency - Briar Hill, houses accounted for 84.2% of dwellings, with the remaining 15.8% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types, as per the latest Census data. This is compared to Melbourne metropolitan area's 76.0% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Montmorency - Briar Hill stood at 41.1%, with mortgaged properties at 41.3% and rented dwellings at 17.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $415, compared to Melbourne metro's $399. Nationally, Montmorency - Briar Hill's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Montmorency - Briar Hill has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 74.3% of all households, consisting of 34.5% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

Educational achievement in Montmorency - Briar Hill places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 38.0% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's rate of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.3% and certificates for 18.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.1% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Montmorency - Briar Hill has 58 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 11 different routes that collectively facilitate 5,780 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 270 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 825 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 99 weekly trips per individual stop.

Montmorency - Briar Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows Montmorency - Briar Hill residents have relatively positive health outcomes.

Common health conditions are seen at a fairly standard level across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 59% of the total population (10,120 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.4% and 8.0% of residents respectively. A total of 68.1% of residents declare they are completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,755 people), higher than the 19.8% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Montmorency - Briar Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Montmorency-Briar Hill, surveyed in June 2016, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 82.6% born there, and 92.1% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 89.2%. Christianity was the dominant religion at 45.3%, while Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 0.2%.

Top ancestry groups were English (27.4%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (10.4%). Notable differences included Macedonian (0.8% vs regional 1.1%), Italian (6.2% vs 7.7%), and Maltese (0.8% vs 0.8%) groups.

Montmorency - Briar Hill's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Montmorency - Briar Hill is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The strongest representation is seen in the 65-74 age group at 11.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 9.6% to 11.1%, and a rise in the 75 to 84 cohort from 6.7% to 7.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 10.0% to 8.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Montmorency - Briar Hill. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 81%, adding 1,073 people and reaching a total of 2,392 from the previous figure of 1,318. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 4%, with an increase of 32 people.