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 is around 6,053 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 534 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,519 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,053 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 171 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 98 persons per square kilometer. Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's growth rate of 9.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of Vic.'s growth rate of 4.3%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 87.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the area is forecasted to expand by 1,800 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 29.7% in total over the 16-year period.

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

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has experienced approximately 102 dwelling approvals per year. Between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 513 homes were approved, with an additional 39 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 2.2 people have moved to the area annually for each new home constructed over these five years.

This reflects strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost of new homes is around $518,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers. In FY-26 alone, commercial development approvals totalled $30.0 million, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has seen slightly more development activity, with an 11.0% increase per person over the past five years.

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, construction activity has recently eased. Nationally, this activity is well above average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with its emphasis on detached housing. With around 103 people moving to the area for each 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. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects likely influencing this region. Key projects are Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation, Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade, Murray Rd, Queenscliff. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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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. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.1%. In this month, 2,532 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation lags significantly at 48.3%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 35.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 2.6% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, labour force decreased by 0.7%, and employment declined by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.6%, labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $48,328 and an average of $79,815. This is among the highest in Australia, with Regional Vic.'s median being $50,954 and average at $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff SA2 would be approximately $52,977 (median) and $87,493 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data ranks personal income at the 52nd percentile ($818 weekly), while household income is at the 36th percentile. Income distribution shows that 28.4% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually (1,719 individuals). Housing costs allow for 89.1% retention, but disposable income is below average at the 42nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% 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 Regional Vic.'s average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 comprise the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic average of 2.4.

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. Among residents aged 15 and above, 42.6% possess university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the 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 holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 14.4% and certificates for 16.1%. Furthermore, 21.8% of the population is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.7% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

A substantial 21.8% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.7% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing 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 serviced by three routes. These routes provide a total of 336 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 235 meters, indicating good accessibility. Commuting patterns show that most residents travel outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of commuting at 90%, with 5% walking. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 48 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff shows above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,601 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic.. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 12.3 and 7.3% of residents respectively. 61.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 44.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,688 people), which is higher than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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's cultural diversity is below average, with 87.8% of its population born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 51.4% of the population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (35.0%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (12.7%). Notably, Scottish (12.0%) and Dutch (1.6%) are overrepresented in Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff compared to regional averages of 8.8% and 1.7%, respectively. French ancestry is also slightly higher at 0.6%.

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

Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff has a median age of 60 years, which is notably higher than Regional Victoria's median age of 43 and the Australian median age of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 22.5% of the population, compared to Regional Victoria's 19.2%. This is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the percentage of people aged 75-84 increased from 14.1% to 16.2%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 6.5% to 7.7%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 55-64 decreased from 16.3% to 13.6%, and those aged 45-54 dropped from 9.9% to 8.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff's age structure. The number of people aged 75-84 is projected to increase by 271 (from 983 to 1,255), a rise of 28%.