Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,073. This figure represents a 10% increase from the 2021 Census count of 5,519 people. The population in June 2024 was estimated at 5,901 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), with an additional 166 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a density ratio of 98 persons per square kilometer. Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's population growth rate exceeded both the non-metro area average of 6% and the national average, indicating significant growth in the region. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 85.8% of this population increase.

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 the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting 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. Based on these projections, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is forecast to experience significant demographic shifts, with an expected increase of 1,983 persons by 2041. This would represent a total increase of approximately 29.6% over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has seen approximately 102 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 513 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, around 2.2 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these past five financial years.

This robust demand supports property values, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost of $518,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment by developers. In FY-26 alone, $30.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has experienced slightly more development, approximately 12.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

However, construction activity has eased recently. Nationally, this activity is well above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises predominantly detached houses (94.0%) and a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (6.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 103 people per dwelling approval, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 1,800 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation (scheduled for completion in late 2022), Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade (commencing April 2021), and Murray Rd, Queenscliff. The following list details projects likely most relevant to the area.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 2.0%.

There were 2,538 residents employed at this time, which is 1.8% below the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. However, workforce participation lagged significantly at 45.9%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, professional & technical services employed a share that was 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 2.6% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In a 12-month period ending in September 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.1%, and employment declined by 0.8% in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. For broader context, state-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year (adding 41,950 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff SA2 had a median income of $46,859 and an average of $77,495 among taxpayers. This was one of the highest in Australia, compared to Rest of Vic.'s median of $48,741 and average of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022 until September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,557 (median) and $86,918 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 52nd percentile ($818 weekly), while household income is at the 36th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.4% of the community (1,724 individuals). Housing costs allow for retention of 89.1%, but disposable income ranks below average at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, as per the latest Census, 88.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 11.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Vic., where 93.0% were houses and 7.0% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff stood at 62.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.5% and rented ones at 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $375. Nationally, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.3% of all households, including 19.8% couples with children, 42.0% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 31.7%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.5.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is notably higher than broader averages. Specifically, 42.6% of residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage suggests strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 14.4% and certificates make up 16.1%.

Furthermore, a significant portion of the population is actively engaged in formal education, totalling 21.8%. This includes 7.7% pursuing primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% undertaking tertiary education.

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

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has 41 active public transport stops. These are served by buses only. There is one route operating in the area, providing a total of 268 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to their nearest transport stop is 235 meters. On average, there are 38 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop. Transport accessibility is rated as good.

Health performance in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 59% of the total population (3,570 people), higher than the state average of 56.2%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health issues (7.3%). Conversely, 61.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Victoria. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 44.2% (2,686 people), compared to the state average of 24.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.8% born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.4%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (35.0%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (12.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Scottish at 12.0% (vs regional 9.7%), Dutch at 1.6% (vs 1.8%), and French at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff has a median age of 61 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Vic.'s 43 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Vic., the 65-74 age cohort stands at 23.1% locally, notably higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.7%. Post-2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 14.1% to 15.6%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 7.6% to 8.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 16.3% to 13.9% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 9.9% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff's age structure, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to expand by 263 people (28%) from 944 to 1,208.