Ormond - Glen Huntly

An assessment of population growth drivers in Ormond - Glen Huntly reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Ormond - Glen Huntly's population is around 15,246 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,118 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,128 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,157 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,185 persons per square kilometer. Ormond - Glen Huntly's growth rate of 16.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.0%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 89.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast a significant population increase, with the area expected to expand by 3,645 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 23.3% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ormond - Glen Huntly recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Ormond - Glen Huntly averaged approximately 52 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 261 homes approved during this period and an additional 25 approved in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 1.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, recent data shows an intensification to 16.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost value of $462,000, moderately above regional levels.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $7.2 million, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond - Glen Huntly shows approximately 59% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 46th percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. New development consists of 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% attached dwellings, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a shift from the area's current housing composition, which is 33.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 377 people per dwelling approval, Ormond - Glen Huntly exhibits signs of a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain approximately 3,556 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Ormond - Glen Huntly has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 27 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include DealCorp Ormond Station Development (Sky Tower), Caulfield Village (Precinct 3 West), Gibson Developments North Road Apartments, and Bentleigh Level Crossing Removal. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Ormond - Glen Huntly has been broadly consistent with national averages

Ormond - Glen Huntly has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of December 2025. Residents had an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, with workforce participation at 72.8%.

A high proportion, 44.4%, worked from home according to Census responses, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries for employment include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%.

The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.1%, while employment decreased by 0.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ormond - Glen Huntly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Ormond - Glen Huntly SA2 had median taxpayer income of $63,568 and average income of $85,593. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $69,683 (median) and $93,827 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, incomes in Ormond - Glen Huntly cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that largest segment comprises 4,741 residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, representing 31.1% of the population and reflecting regional patterns where 32.8% occupy this range. Higher earners constitute a substantial presence with 30.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Ormond - Glen Huntly displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Ormond - Glen Huntly, as per the latest Census, consisted of 33.4% houses and 66.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Ormond - Glen Huntly was 26.9%, with the rest being mortgaged at 31.6% or rented at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,153, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $391, slightly above Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Ormond - Glen Huntly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,153 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also exceeding the national figure of $375 at $391.

Ormond - Glen Huntly features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.1 percent of all households, including 29.0 percent couples with children, 23.4 percent couples without children, and 8.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.9 percent, with lone person households at 31.9 percent and group households comprising 5.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Ormond - Glen Huntly shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Ormond-Glen Huntly is higher than national and state averages. 53.8% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 10.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Ormond - Glen Huntly has 47 active public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These are served by 8 different routes that facilitate 4,458 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 204 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 68%, while trains account for 19%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

In 2021 Census data (possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions), 44.4% of residents work from home. Service frequency across all routes averages 636 trips daily, equating to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ormond - Glen Huntly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Ormond - Glen Huntly shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (9,452 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.7%) and asthma (7.0%). A higher proportion, 74.3%, report being completely clear of medical ailments than the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,134 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Ormond-Glen Huntly has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ormond-Glen Huntly, making up 30.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism is substantially overrepresented compared to the Greater Melbourne average, comprising 10.1% of Ormond-Glen Huntly's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.2%), Australian (15.8%), and Other (15.7%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Polish is overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 0.8%, Russian at 2.1% versus 0.4%, and Hungarian at 0.6% versus 0.3%.

Ormond - Glen Huntly's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ormond-Glen Huntly's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 22.0%, higher than Greater Melbourne but lower than the national average of 14.6%. The 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 8.8%. From 2021 to present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 19.9% to 22.0%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.5% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.4% to 10.8% and the 5-14 group dropped from 10.6% to 8.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Ormond-Glen Huntly. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 746 people (22%) from 3,360 to 4,107. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort grows modestly by 2% (46 people).