Badger Creek (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region alongside recently updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Badger Creek has a projected population of approximately 1,564 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 46 individuals (2.9%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 1,610 residents. This shift is deduced from a resident count of 1,562, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 combined with 1 verified new address since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 174 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for future growth. The main driver of population expansion in the locality was overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive source of demographic gains lately.

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The suburb of Badger Creek displays a balanced workforce split between professional and manual roles, with the building sector showing particularly strong local representation, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.5% over the previous year based on aggregated statistical area statistics compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 797, while the unemployment rate was 0.1% lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and the labor force participation rate was substantially lower (64.3% relative to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census records indicate that a moderate 16.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer incomes in the suburb of Badger Creek fall below the national average based on latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. Local taxpayers recorded a median income of $44,945 and an average income of $57,284, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated to be approximately $49,269 for the median and $62,795 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Badger Creek are all modest, ranking in the 25th to 34th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 35.1% of residents (548 people) earning between $1,500 and which aligns with the broader regional pattern where of people fall into this bracket. Residents retain of their earnings for non-housing expenses.

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Residential architecture in the suburb of Badger Creek at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.4% standalone houses and 6.6% alternative housing types (townhouses, flats, or other dwellings), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Badger Creek significantly outpaced the Melbourne metropolitan average, with 40.0% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (49.6%) or occupied by tenants (10.4%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,517 was considerably lower than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while the median weekly rental payment was $323 compared to the metropolitan average of $390. Across Australia, mortgage payments in the suburb of Badger Creek are notably lower than the national median of $1,863, and rent payments are also well below the national level of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 74.7%, which includes 30.2% couples with children, 30.7% couples without children, and 12.5% single-parent households. The remaining 25.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person homes accounting for 22.8% and shared group homes making up 2.6% of the total. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The locality presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates of 15.8% falling well short of the 37.0% recorded across Greater Melbourne. This situation highlights both a difficulty and a potential focus area for educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common higher qualification at 10.2%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.0% and postgraduate degrees at 2.6%. Vocational and technical abilities are highly represented, with 41.3% of individuals aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 31.6%.

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Public transit networks include 4 active stops in the suburb of Badger Creek, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which provide 174 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is classified as good, with households generally situated 363 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 16.2% of workers performed their duties from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may relate to COVID-19 policies.

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Physical well-being measurements point to lower-than-average health outcomes in the suburb of Badger Creek, according to Districts comparisons of death rates and the frequency of ongoing medical issues. Common health conditions are slightly elevated among both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance coverage is relatively low, held by roughly 50% of the population (~774 people). This contrasts with coverage rates of 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% across the country.

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The suburb of Badger Creek shows lower levels of cultural variety than average, with 85.7% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 96.9% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 33.3% of the community. Conversely, the most notable difference in religious representation is Judaism, which accounts for none of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Badger Creek is much higher than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38. Residents aged 65 to 74 are highly represented at 13.9%, whereas the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller (11.0%) than in Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.1% to 7.7% of the population, and the group aged 35 to 44 grew from 11.2% to 12.9%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 cohort fell from 13.3% to 11.0%, and the 55 to group decreased from to . Looking toward demographic models indicate major changes in the age profile. The cohort aged and over is set to grow dramatically, increasing by individuals () from to . The combined age brackets over will account for of the total population increase, highlighting the aging trend. Conversely, the to and to age groups are expected to contract.

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Badger Creek currently has an estimated 87 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 47 children aged 0-2 and 31 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 79 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 144. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.