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 14,922 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,794 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,128 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,736 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,075 persons per square kilometer, which places Ormond - Glen Huntly in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 13.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.1%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.5% 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 by this data, 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, Ormond - Glen Huntly is forecasted to experience significant population increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. The area is expected to increase by 3,892 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 24.8% in total over the 17 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 recent years. Between FY-21 and FY-25261 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built during these five financial years. However, this ratio increased to 16.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction value of new properties was $462,000, indicating a focus on quality construction. This year has seen $7.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond - Glen Huntly shows around 59% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 46th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice. New developments consist of 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and more affordable entry points for various buyers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 33.0% houses.

With around 377 people per dwelling approval, Ormond - Glen Huntly exhibits a developed market. By 2041, population forecasts estimate an increase of 3,706 residents in the area. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Ormond - Glen Huntly has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 27 projects likely to impact the area. 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. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 9,233 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is high at 70.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Notably, the area has a concentration in professional & technical jobs 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 offers limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7%, labour force by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.14%, and the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 for financial year 2022, Ormond - Glen Huntly SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $60,623 and an average income of $82,894. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,995 (median) and $92,974 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Ormond - Glen Huntly are at the 71st percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 31.1% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (4,640 residents). Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 30.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally. 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). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 47.8% houses and 52.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormond - Glen Huntly was at 26.9%, with the rest either mortgaged (31.6%) or rented (41.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,153, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,396. The median weekly rent was $391, compared to Melbourne metro's $435. Nationally, Ormond - Glen Huntly's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,153 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $391 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 62.1% of all households, including 29.0% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 31.9% and group households comprising 5.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

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 notably higher than national and state averages. As of 2016, 53.8% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 33.4% in Victoria. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational pathways accounted for 21.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 10.7%.

Educational participation was high, with 30.4% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 8.8% in tertiary education, 8.0% in primary education, and 7.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

The Ormond - Glen Huntly area has 45 active public transport stops. These include train, light rail, and bus services. Seven individual routes operate in the area, providing a total of 4,636 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 208 meters. On average, there are 662 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 103 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ormond - Glen Huntly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows significant results across Ormond - Glen Huntly, with younger cohorts having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 61% of the total population (9,147 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 65.2% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 7.7% of residents and asthma impacting 7.0%.

74.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 74.0%. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,104 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 16.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than 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, comprising 30.7% of the population. However, Judaism is notably underrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up only 10.1% of Ormond-Glen Huntly's population versus a regional average of 17.5%.

The top three ancestral groups in Ormond-Glen Huntly are English at 18.2%, Australian at 15.8%, and Other at 15.7%. Some ethnic groups show notable variations: Polish is overrepresented at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 3.1%, Russian is slightly overrepresented at 2.1% versus 2.2%, and Hungarian is underrepresented at 0.6% compared to a regional average of 0.8%.

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

At age 36, Ormond-Glen Huntly's median age is nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Ormond-Glen Huntly has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (21.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 19.9% to 21.4%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.5% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.4%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 10.6% to 9.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Ormond-Glen Huntly's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 22%, adding 716 residents to reach 3,914. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort grows by a modest 4% (78 people).