Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff
Statistical Area - sa2

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 6,076 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 557 people (10.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,519 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,904 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 166 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 98 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 85.8% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the 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 from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 1,983 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 29.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has received approximately 102 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, with 513 dwellings approved between FY-21 and FY-25, and 12 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each new dwelling attracts 2.2 new residents annually over the past five years. The average construction cost of these dwellings is $906,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $30.0 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Comparatively, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has seen slightly more development than the rest of Victoria, with 12.0% more per person over the past five years. This preserves buyer options while sustaining property demand, although recent construction activity has eased somewhat. Nationally, developer confidence in the area is strong, as reflected by its high level of construction activity.

Recent construction comprises 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 103 people per dwelling approval, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff exhibits growth area characteristics. By 2041, population forecasts indicate a gain of 1,797 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Point Lonsdale Bike Park, Coles Supermarket at Point Lonsdale, restoration and revitalisation of Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve, and Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has an educated workforce with a low unemployment rate of 2.0% as of June 2025. The area experienced employment growth of 1.6% in the past year.

There are 2,531 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, lower than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%. Workforce participation is at 45.9%, significantly below Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key employment industries include 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.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 2.6% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force by 2.4%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. Conversely, Rest of Vic. saw employment decline by 0.9% and labour force decline by 0.4%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with a state unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly above the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9%% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's median income among taxpayers was $46,859, with an average of $77,495. This is 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, current estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $51,596 (median) and $85,330 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank modestly in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, between the 37th and 52nd percentiles. Distribution data indicates the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.4% of the community (1,725 individuals), consistent with surrounding region trends at 30.3%. Housing costs are manageable with 89.1% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 43rd percentile and 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% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff stood at 62.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 23.5% and rented dwellings at 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, surpassing Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in the area was $400 compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $375. 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 account for 68.3% of all households, including 19.8% that are couples with children, 42.0% that are couples without children, and 5.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households making up 30.8% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is 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

In Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, 42.6% of residents aged 15 and above have 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 them, including advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (16.1%). A significant number, 21.8%, are actively pursuing formal education, with 7.7% in primary, 5.5% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education. The three schools in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff have a combined enrollment of 402 students.

The area has notable socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1103), with all three schools focusing on primary education. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 6.6, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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 all bus stops. There is one route serving these stops, which provides a total of 268 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility in the area is rated good, with residents typically located 235 meters from the nearest stop. The average service frequency across all routes is 38 trips per day, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data indicates significant challenges for Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 59% of the total population (3,572 people), compared to 56.2% in the rest of Victoria.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health issues (7.3%). Conversely, 61.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in the rest of Victoria. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 44.2% (2,687 people), compared to 24.2% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly 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% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.4%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestral groups were English (35.0%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (12.7%). Scottish ancestry was notably higher at 12.0%, Dutch at 1.6%, and French at 0.6%, compared to regional averages of 9.7%, 1.8%, and 0.5% respectively.

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

Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff has a median age of 61 years, significantly higher than Victoria's median age of 43 and the national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age cohort is over-represented in Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff at 23.1%, compared to 9.4% nationally and 10.7% in Victoria. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 5.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 14.1% to 15.6%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 7.6% to 8.7%. The 55-64 age group declined from 16.3% to 13.9%, and the 45-54 age group decreased from 9.9% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant growth in the 75-84 age cohort, with an increase of 262 people (28%), from 945 to 1,208.