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 6,716 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a 21.7% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,519 people. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 5,890 in June 2024 and an additional 167 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 108 persons per square kilometer. Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's growth exceeded Rest of Vic.'s (8.1%) and the national average, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.8% of overall population gains recently. 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 utilises 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. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 1,983 persons, reflecting a 17.2% total increase 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 seen approximately 102 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 513 homes were approved, with an additional 28 approved in FY-26 as of the current date. On average, around 2.2 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $518,000, indicating a focus on premium properties by developers. In FY-26 alone, $30.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has experienced slightly more development activity, with 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 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with a focus on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. With approximately 103 people per dwelling approval, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain around 1,157 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve Restoration and Revitalisation, Coles Supermarket Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff Feeder Main Replacement and Upgrade, Murray Rd, Queenscliff. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff has an educated workforce with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.0% in September 2025, which is 1.8% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was at 49.7%, significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%.

A high proportion, 35.9%, of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area specializes in professional & technical services, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 2.6% of local workers, below Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by a lower working population compared to resident population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 0.1%, and employment declined by 0.8%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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 extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff SA2's median income among taxpayers is $48,328. The average income in this area is $79,815. This places it among the highest incomes in Australia. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s median income is $50,954 with an average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff SA2 would be approximately $52,315 (median) and $86,400 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 52nd percentile ($818 weekly), while household income sits at the 36th percentile. Distribution data shows that 28.4% of the community falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (1,907 individuals). This is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region, where 30.3% fall into the same category. Housing costs are manageable with 89.1% retained. However, disposable income sits below average at the 42nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff was at 62.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.5% and rented ones at 14.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and the national figure of $375. Nationally, Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average.

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% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of 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 benchmarks. As of the latest data, 42.6% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 28.6% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage is reflected in various degrees: Bachelor degrees are held by 27.7%, postgraduate qualifications by 9.2%, and graduate diplomas by 5.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding them, including advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 16.1%. Furthermore, a significant portion of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 21.8% pursuing it.

This includes 7.7% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 3.8% in 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 three routes that together offer 336 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 235 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 90%, while 5% walk. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 35.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 48 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,996 people), compared to 50.5% across Rest of 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 Rest of Vic.. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 43.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,936 people), which is higher than the 23.9% in Rest of 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, surveyed in August 2016, had below average cultural diversity with 87.8% of its population born in Australia and 91.1% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 96.3%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.4%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were English (35.0%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (12.7%). Scottish ancestry was notably higher at 12.0% locally versus 8.8% regionally, while Dutch was at 1.6% (versus 1.7%) and French at 0.6% (versus 0.3%).

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 Rest of Vic.'s 43 and also well above Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows that the 65-74 year-old group is particularly prominent, making up 22.8% of the population, while the 25-34 year-old group is comparatively smaller at 6.0%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 14.1% to 15.6%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 7.6% to 9.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 year-old group has declined from 16.3% to 13.9%, and the 45 to 54 year-old group dropped from 9.9% to 8.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 188 people (53%) from 357 to 546. In contrast, the 15 to 24 year-old cohort shows minimal growth of just 7% (33 people).