Plenty - Yarrambat

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

Plenty - Yarrambat's population is approximately 9,702 as of February 2026. This figure represents a growth of 248 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,454. The increase was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 9,609 in June 2024 and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 333 persons per square kilometer. Plenty - Yarrambat's growth rate of 2.6% since the census is close to its SA3 area's growth rate of 2.8%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

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 weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Plenty - Yarrambat is projected to have a population increase of 2,260 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 22.3% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Plenty - Yarrambat is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Plenty - Yarrambat has averaged approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 113 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 7 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $763,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, $13.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Plenty - Yarrambat has similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. This level is lower than nationally, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 95% standalone homes and 5% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 703 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Plenty - Yarrambat is expected to grow by 2,167 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Plenty - Yarrambat has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 42 projects potentially impacting this region. Notable ones are Plenty River Flood Management Works, St Helena Place, Mill Park Wetlands Upgrade, and North East Link - Connections. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Plenty - Yarrambat rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Yarrambat in Plenty has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 1.3%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent.

In comparison to Greater Melbourne's 4.7% unemployment rate and 71.0% workforce participation rate, Yarrambat has a lower unemployment rate at 3.4% and similar workforce participation. According to Census responses, 32.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in construction with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level but has lower representation in professional & technical services at 8.0% compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, and labour force grew by 0.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.4%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 3.0% and the labour force grow by 3.3%, with unemployment rising to 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarrambat's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Plenty - Yarrambat SA2's median income among taxpayers is $64,770. The average income is $89,609, which is high compared to national figures. Greater Melbourne, for instance, has a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates project the median income to approximately $70,114 and the average to around $97,002 by September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 91st percentile ($2,554 weekly). The earnings profile indicates that 29.2% of locals (2,832 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. Notably, 42.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Plenty - Yarrambat is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Plenty - Yarrambat's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 95.9% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Plenty - Yarrambat stood at 43.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.5% and rented ones at 6.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,272, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $480 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Plenty - Yarrambat's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Plenty - Yarrambat features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.3% of all households, composed of 50.1% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.7%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than Greater Melbourne's average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Plenty - Yarrambat exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Plenty-Yarrambat trail show that 29.5% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.4% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 20.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Plenty-Yarrambat has 56 active public transport stops operating within it. These stops are served by a mix of buses along six individual routes, collectively providing 2,083 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 352 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential and most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 93%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 32.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 297 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop.

Plenty - Yarrambat's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Yarrambat's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, at approximately 65% of the total population (6,325 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.1%) and asthma (6.6%), while 72.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. As of 2021, 19.8% of Yarrambat's population is aged 65 and over (1,921 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Plenty - Yarrambat was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Plenty-Yarrambat has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 19.9% of its population born overseas and 17.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Plenty-Yarrambat, comprising 58.5%, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups are English (24.0%), Australian (23.3%), and Italian (11.2%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 5.2%.

Notably, Macedonian (2.0%) and Maltese (1.5%) are overrepresented in Plenty-Yarrambat compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 1.1%, respectively. Similarly, Greek ancestry is also more prevalent at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 2.7%.

Plenty - Yarrambat's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Plenty-Yarrambat is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are most prominent at 14.3%, while those aged 25-34 make up only 7.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.9% to 6.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 8.6% to 7.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow by 443 people (30%), from 1,497 to 1,941. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort is projected to increase modestly by 1% (3 people).