Ormond - Glen Huntly
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 14,874 as of August 2025, showing an increase of 1,746 people from the 2021 Census figure of 13,128. This growth represents a 13.3% rise since the census date and is based on ABS estimates of 14,736 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses recorded since then. The population density ratio was 5,059 persons per square kilometer, placing Ormond - Glen Huntly among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. This growth exceeded the SA4 region's 7.0% increase and the national average, indicating it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.5% to 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, they utilise the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Ormond - Glen Huntly is forecasted to increase its population by 3,892 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 25.2% over the 17-year period.

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 around 52 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25, totaling 261 homes. In FY-26 up to date, 9 dwellings have been approved. This averages out to approximately 1.8 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years. However, this ratio has intensified to 16.4 people per dwelling in the last two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $714,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $7.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond - Glen Huntly shows approximately 59% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 46th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice that supports 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 of 33.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles.

With around 377 people per dwelling approval, Ormond - Glen Huntly shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 3,754 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 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 Ormond One. The following list details those most likely to be 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 June 2025.

This is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.6%. As of June 2025, 9,033 residents were employed. Workforce participation in Ormond - Glen Huntly was 70.8%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%.

Leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a notably high concentration of professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, construction employs only 5.8% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, and labour force increased by 1.4% in Ormond - Glen Huntly. This caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows that Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs. The state unemployment rate was 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Victoria's employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ormond - Glen Huntly's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years. These figures are illustrative and do not take into account localised 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 for financial year ending June 2022, Ormond - Glen Huntly had a median income among taxpayers of $60,623 and an average income of $82,894. These figures are among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth since June 2022, current estimates for Ormond - Glen Huntly as of March 2025 would be approximately $66,752 (median) and $91,275 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, individual earnings at the 80th percentile nationally stood at $1,013 weekly. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 31.1% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. 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

In Ormond - Glen Huntly, as per the latest Census data, 33.4% of dwellings were houses while 66.7% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 47.8% houses and 52.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ormond - Glen Huntly stood at 26.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,153, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,396. The median weekly rent in the area was $391 compared to Melbourne metro's $435. Nationally, Ormond - Glen Huntly's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 account for 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 constitute 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 high with 53.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to national (30.4%) and Victorian (33.4%) averages. 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 among those aged 15+, 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. Ormond - Glen Huntly operates a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 2,044 students, with significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1106). The educational mix includes 2 primary and 5 K-12 schools.

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

Public transport analysis shows that as of 2021, there are 45 active transport stops operating within Ormond - Glen Huntly. These stops offer a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. Seven individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 4,636 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 208 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 662 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 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

Ormond - Glen Huntly's health outcomes show notable results, with younger cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 61% (9,117 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 65.2%, and above the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.7% and 7.0% respectively.

74.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 74.0%. The area has 14.1% (2,097 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 16.8%, but seniors' health outcomes 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 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. However, Judaism is notably underrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, comprising only 10.1% of Ormond-Glen Huntly's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.2%), Australian (15.8%), and Other (15.7%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Russian is slightly overrepresented at 2.1%, Polish is underrepresented at 2.2%, and Hungarian is marginally lower than the regional average at 0.6%.

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

Ormond-Glen Huntly has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ormond-Glen Huntly has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.4%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 19.9% to 21.4%, while those aged 15 to 24 have risen from 12.5% to 14.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.4% to 11.4%, and those aged 5-14 have dropped from 10.6% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Ormond-Glen Huntly's age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 23%, adding 726 residents to reach a total of 3,914. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to grow by 4% (85 people).