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Springvale has an estimated 24,615 residents, up from 22,248 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,367 people, or 10.6%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 376 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 91.2% of that increase. That puts 2,216 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count of Springvale stands at approximately 24,615 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,367 people (10.6%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 22,248 people. Such movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population of 24,468 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 376 validated new addresses logged following the Census date. With these numbers, population density reaches 2,215 persons per square kilometer, sitting higher than the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 10.6% rate of expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA3 area (7.0%) and the state, establishing the locality as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst, generating roughly 91.2% of recent overall population additions. SA2 geographic projections published in 2024 (anchored to 2022) by the ABS/Geoscience Australia are incorporated across AreaSearch modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases adapted via weighted aggregation methodologies transitioning from LGA down to SA2 zones. These aggregated age-specific trajectories are similarly applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the district is projected to rank in the highest quartile nationally for growth, adding 5,604 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall gain of 22.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
524 new dwellings have been approved in Springvale over the past five years, an average of 104 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 105 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 32% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions in Springvale have run at approximately 104 dwellings annually, accumulating to 524 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. The influx of 1.6 new residents per approved dwelling annually over the prior 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26) suggests an orderly alignment between building volume and housing demand, though a sharp uptick to 4 people per dwelling over the trailing 2 financial years points toward escalating demand and prospective dwelling shortfalls. Typical construction expenditure per new residence averages $456,000. In addition, commercial planning authorizations have reached $36.9 million during this financial year, underlining robust non-residential investment locally.
Per capita construction activity in Springvale outstrips Greater Melbourne by a moderate margin (standing 28.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), preserving buyer options while underpinning established real estate values. Recent residential approvals comprise 32.0% detached houses alongside 68.0% medium and high-density housing. This shift toward medium-to-high density structures provides relatively economical purchasing options suited to downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. This development profile represents a distinct change from existing stock (where houses make up 69.0%), highlighting shrinking greenfield capacity alongside changing demographic habits and price considerations. With approximately 205 people per approval, the precinct exhibits the hallmarks of an evolving urban landscape. Projections indicate Springvale will welcome an extra 5,457 residents by 2041 (benchmarked against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). While construction volumes are tracking projected population increases relatively well, purchasers may encounter heightened market competition over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Springvale
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springvale, worth an estimated $5.38 billion. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $83.9 billion. 18 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure works and major civic programs exert a critical influence over localized performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 projects with potential community relevance. Notable works encompass the 1, 3 & 5 Kintore Street Mixed-Use Development, Revitalising Springvale, Springvale Railway Station Underground, and the Springvale Community Hub and Boulevard.
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Sandown Racecourse Redevelopment
Proposed masterplanned redevelopment of the 112-hectare Sandown Racecourse precinct by the Melbourne Racing Club. The proposal involves draft Greater Dandenong Planning Scheme Amendment C229gdan to rezone the site for a major residential-led community including approximately 7,500 dwellings, 20,000 square metres of commercial and retail space, community facilities, and open space. The Sandown Racecourse Advisory Committee submitted its final report in late 2024 and is currently awaiting the Minister for Planning's final decision.
1, 3 & 5 Kintore Street Mixed-Use Development
A ministerial planning permit approved mixed-use development featuring 104 modern dwellings across a 7-story building with ground floor retail spaces and basement parking, located within the Springvale Activity Centre to enhance residential and commercial options. The development site is currently under offer.
Sandown Racecourse Redevelopment
A $3.5 billion master-planned urban renewal project proposed by the Melbourne Racing Club to transform the 112-hectare Sandown Racecourse site into a residential and mixed-use community. The project includes approximately 7,500 dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and affordable housing), 7 hectares of public open space, a new primary school, early learning facilities, indoor sports center, and commercial/retail hubs.
Springvale Activity Centre Expansion Plan
Part of the Victorian Government's Stage 2 Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres initiative, establishing updated planning controls, height allowances, and catchment boundaries around Springvale Station. The strategy aims to increase housing density, protect open space, and enhance walking/cycling links throughout the retail and community core.
56 St Johns Avenue Townhouses Development
A proposed boutique medium-density townhouse residential development situated at 56 St Johns Avenue, Springvale, providing multi-bedroom housing within close walking distance of Springvale Railway Station and the primary retail strip.
Revitalising Springvale
Council-led urban renewal program for the Springvale Activity Centre. Current focus is completing and enhancing Springvale Boulevard (Springvale Road between Balmoral Ave and Windsor Ave) with upgraded footpaths, lighting, seating, greenery, gateway thresholds and public art, plus improvements to Multicultural Place under the Springvale Revitalisation Action Plan (SRAP).
Springvale Railway Station Underground
Level crossing removal and premium underground station completed in 2014. Railway line elevated and new station facilities built underground with improved accessibility, removing major road congestion at Springvale Road.
Springvale Community Hub and Boulevard
World-class community facility with public library, community rooms, learning areas, exhibition space, conference facilities and Springvale Road boulevard transformation. 6-Star Green Star Rating with net zero emissions.
12,122 residents of Springvale are employed, from a labour force of 12,754. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 60.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Springvale supports an educated labor force characterized by substantial industrial and manufacturing representation, accompanied by a 5.0% jobless rate and a 4.3% expansion in employment over the preceding year. Across the community as of March 2026, 12,122 residents are employed; the local jobless rate sits 0.2% above Greater Melbourne's 4.8%, while the participation rate of 60.4% trails the metropolitan figure of 70.1% substantially. Census records indicate that 14.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Key sectors employing local workers consist of manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Manufacturing features heavily, displaying a local concentration 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for an under-indexed share, engaging only 4.6% of local workers versus 9.2% across Greater Melbourne. While jobs are situated within the suburb, comparisons between Census resident worker numbers and local job counts indicate significant outward commuting. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM records indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 4.3% while the local labor pool rose by 4.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise 2.1%, labor supply grow 2.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) outlines wider employment trends. When mapped against local industry composition across five and ten-year horizons, these national forecasts—which model total expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—suggest Springvale employment could grow by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and excludes specific local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springvale is $1,401 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $558 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,993 a year against an average of $50,115. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that the Springvale SA2 recorded a median individual income of $43,993 and an average of $50,115. These figures sit below countrywide standards and trail Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated benchmarks of approximately $48,225 (median) and $54,936 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census data, personal incomes place in the 7th percentile ($558 weekly), whereas household earnings track higher at the 28th percentile.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort represents 31.8% of individuals taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,827 residents), comparable to the broader metropolitan distribution where 32.8% fall within this band. Budget constraints remain elevated, with retained income after housing sitting at 82.3%, ranking in the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springvale had 7,197 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 69% detached houses and 9% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $356 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,745 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that residential properties in Springvale were divided between 69.4% houses and 30.6% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures), compared with Melbourne metro where houses formed 67.9% and other dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership exceeded metropolitan figures, reaching 33.6%, while 24.5% of homes were mortgaged and 41.9% were occupied by tenants. Median mortgage repayments stood at $1,745 monthly, noticeably beneath the metropolitan benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent was $356 versus $390 across Melbourne metro. In a nationwide context, Springvale remains below the Australian median mortgage commitment of $1,863 and the national rental midpoint of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springvale counted 7,197 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,963 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 22% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the prevailing living arrangement, representing 71.3% of households; these consist of 32.6% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family residences account for the remaining 28.7%, encompassing single-person households at 21.9% and group living situations at 6.8%. The suburb records a median household occupancy of 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.1% of adults in Springvale hold a university qualification, including 18.5% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.8% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 5,559 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Springvale is below metropolitan levels, as 27.1% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree compared with 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 18.5%, postgraduate credentials account for 7.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Vocational pathways encompass 21.4% of the population aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (11.8%). Engagement in formal study is substantial across the suburb, with 30.1% of inhabitants actively enrolled in education. This proportion includes 7.4% attending tertiary institutions, 7.3% in primary schooling, and 6.5% undertaking secondary studies.
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Public transport in Springvale reaches 88 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 7,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Springvale includes 88 active transit stops across the bus network, operated over 25 individual routes that generate 7,053 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is favorable, averaging 215 meters from typical households. Private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for outward commuting, utilized by 80% of workers, alongside 10% commuting by train. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Meanwhile, 14.3% of workers carried out their employment from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 1,007 trips per day over all routes, which corresponds to around 80 weekly trips per stop.
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77.5% of residents in Springvale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 76% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health evaluations conducted by AreaSearch show favorable community wellbeing in Springvale across mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with minimal incidence across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is notably low, encompassing approximately 46% of residents (~11,298 people). This compares against 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and an Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and diabetes represent the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, recorded among 5.9 and 5.7% of the community, respectively, while 77.5% reported no chronic medical diagnoses compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Individuals aged 65 and over comprise 17.0% of the population (4,174 people), surpassing Greater Melbourne's 15.1%.
Senior health outcomes track positively, aligning closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
69.7% of Springvale residents were born overseas and 80.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (21.3%) and Chinese (20.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Springvale ranks among Australia's most diverse suburbs, with 69.7% of its residents born overseas and 80.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the most widespread faith, followed by 29.7% of the population. Notably, Buddhism exhibits significant local prevalence at 25.0%, substantially above the Greater Melbourne share of 4.2%. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Springvale comprise Other at 25.4% (above the 14.6% regional benchmark), Vietnamese at 21.3% (against 1.9% regionally), and Chinese at 20.3% (versus 6.5% across Greater Melbourne). Notable representations also occur among other origins, including Korean at 1.1% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (versus 0.8%), and Indian at 5.3% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springvale is 36. 34.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile of Springvale tilts toward younger demographics. AreaSearch August 2026 modeling shows 35.1% of inhabitants in the 25 - 44 bracket compared to 32.1% across Greater Melbourne, while children and youth aged 0 - 24 represent 27.3% (against 30.5% regionally). The estimated median age sits at 36 as at August 2026, remaining stable from the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below Greater Melbourne's Census figure of 37. The proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 declined from 21.9% at the Census to an estimated 20.6%.
By 2041, seniors aged 65+ are anticipated to drive the largest absolute increase, expanding by 2,494 residents (60%) to a total of 6,669.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springvale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 376 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,248 at the 2021 Census → 24,615 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (212041317). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.