Allansford (Vic.)

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The suburb of Allansford had an estimated population of 1,548 as of Feb 2026, marking a 9.8% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,410 people. This growth is inferred from Districts' estimation of the resident population at 1,507 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 18.1 persons per square kilometer. Allansford's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.5%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population increase. Districts employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

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Allansford has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.3%, as per Districts' aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025786 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

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According to Districts' aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Allansford had a median income among taxpayers of $54,119 with an average income of $65,973. This is lower than the national average which stands at $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Regional Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since June 30, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,584 (median) and $71,416 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 47th percentile, family incomes at the 49th percentile, and personal incomes at the 53rd percentile in Allansford. Income distribution shows that 32.9% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually ( people), which is similar to regional levels where fall into this bracket. Housing costs allow for retention but disposable income ranks below average at the th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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In Allansford, as per the latest Census, 86.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional Vic.'s figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Allansford stood at 43.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 13.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,478, higher than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Allansford was $268, lower than Regional Vic.'s figure of $285. Nationally, Allansford's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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Family households account for 78.0% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 34.7% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 20.4% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The area has university qualification rates of 17.1%, significantly lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (29.5%).

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Allansford has nine active public transport stops. These are served by two separate routes that together facilitate seventy-nine weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 252 metres from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Allansford residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of travel at 94%, while walking accounts for 4%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

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Health data indicates positive outcomes for Allansford residents. Mortality rates and health conditions are broadly in line with national benchmarks.

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Allansford's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 94.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 98.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 48.5% of people in Allansford, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (35.8%), English (30.3%), and Irish (12.4%).

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Allansford's median age is 42 years, closely matching Regional Vic.'s average of 43 but higher than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows a notable proportion of 25-34 year-olds (13.1%), with the 75-84 group being relatively smaller at 5.7% compared to Regional Vic.. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 10.5% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Allansford. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 36%, adding residents to reach . Meanwhile, declines are forecast for the - and - cohorts.

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Allansford currently has an estimated 89 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 47 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 25% by 2041 (to approximately 111 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 117. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.