Rowville - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Rowville - North has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Rowville - North's population was approximately 7,913 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 8 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,905. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 7,898 in June 2024 and the addition of 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,897 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 75.9% of population growth in recent periods.

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, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase slightly below the median of statistical areas nationally. Based on current numbers, Rowville - North is expected to grow by 355 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 4.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Rowville - North has seen approximately nine new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis. There were 46 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, and three so far in FY26. The population has declined recently, yet development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers with new properties constructed at an average expected construction cost of $401,000, below the regional average.

Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $802,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rowville - North has significantly less development activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although building activity has increased in recent years. This activity is also lower than nationally, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. New building activity comprises 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character favoring family homes.

The location has approximately 1516 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts project Rowville - North to gain 336 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Rowville - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is expected to impact the area. Key projects include the Six-Storey Aged-Care Facility, The Rowville Plan, Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2, and Henderson Road and Kelletts Road Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Rowville - North demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Rowville - North has a highly skilled workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.7%. As of June 2025, 4,553 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% and workforce participation at 68.6%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing employment is notably high, at 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the resident population being higher than the working population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% while labour force grew by 0.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.3%. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and a rise in its unemployment rate to 5.1%. State-wide, Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year to September 2025, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May 2025 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rowville - North's industry mix suggests local growth could be around 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations not accounting for population changes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Rowville - North had a median taxpayer income of $55,430 and an average of $67,154. Nationally, the median was $54,892 and average was $73,761. By March 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $61,034 and average $73,943. Census 2021 data shows Rowville - North's household incomes rank at the 83rd percentile with a weekly income of $2,285. The largest income segment consists of 31.3% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,476 residents). High earners make up 34.9%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income. Disposable income ranks residents at the 84th percentile and SEIFA income ranking places Rowville - North in the 8th decile.

Rowville - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Rowville - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.8% houses and 11.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 83.4% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rowville - North was at 34.1%, similar to Melbourne metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (52.6%) or rented (13.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,156, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Melbourne metro's $400. Nationally, Rowville - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.9% of all households, including 49.0% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.7.

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

Educational qualifications in Rowville - North trail regional benchmarks, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 18.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.7% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education. Karoo Primary School serves Rowville - North, enrolling 425 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1088), with one school focusing exclusively on primary education and secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Rowville-North has 27 active public transport stops, all bus services. These are served by 10 routes offering 1,751 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is good, with residents on average 216 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 250 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rowville - North's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows strong health metrics across Rowville - North for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 53%, covering about 4225 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.9%) and arthritis (6.6%), with 72.6% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.4%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.9%, or about 1420 people, lower than Greater Melbourne's 19.5%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Rowville - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rowville-North, surveyed between March 2016 and June 2017, had a more diverse population than most local markets, with 31.7% of its residents born overseas and 28.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Rowville-North, accounting for 49.3% of the population. However, Buddhism stood out with 4.6%, compared to the regional average of 4.6%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (21.9%), English (21.6%), and Other (10.6%) were the top groups. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Sri Lankan at 1.8% versus 1.4%, Hungarian at 0.6% versus 0.4%, and South African at 0.8% versus 0.5%.

Rowville - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

Rowville-North's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rowville-North has a notably higher proportion of the 55-64 age group (14.8%) and a lower proportion of the 25-34 age group (9.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.1% to 6.3%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 13.6% to 14.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 16.8% to 14.5%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 13.6% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Rowville-North's age profile, with the 75-84 cohort showing the strongest growth of 52%, adding 263 residents to reach 766. All population growth is anticipated to be among residents aged 65 and older, while declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups.