Caroline Springs (Vic.)

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The suburb of Caroline Springs is calculated to have approximately 25,151 residents in May 2026, according to Districts evaluations of updated national registry addresses and census tracking. This represents an addition of 663 people (2.7%) relative to the 24,488 individuals recorded in 2021. The updated figure of 25,151 was derived from public registry details issued in June 2025 alongside an extra 59 newly confirmed residential locations. This demographic profile translates to 3,015 residents per square kilometer, placing the community in the upper tier of areas surveyed across the nation. Growth was largely underpinned by international arrivals, who accounted for about 65.0% of the total demographic gains lately.

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The suburb of Caroline Springs has a highly educated resident workforce across multiple sectors, with an unemployment level of 4.2% and a job expansion rate of 1.8% over the prior year. In March 2026, there are 14,967 employed locals, with unemployment tracking 0.6% lower than the 4.8% rate observed across Greater Melbourne, and a participation rate that is significantly elevated at 76.4% compared to the regional benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that 27.6% of the workforce worked from their homes, although this is likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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According to tax registry statistics for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Caroline Springs has a median taxpayer income of $55,325 and an average of $65,005. These figures are below national benchmarks, contrasting with the median of $57,688 and average of $75,164 recorded across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of $60,647 and an average of $71,258 as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 show that household income is in the 74th percentile ($2,134 weekly), whereas individual income is in the 53rd percentile. The predominant income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which contains 37.9% of residents ( people), compared to a metropolitan representation of . While housing expenses account for of income, strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, with the area ranking in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest census, the residential mix in the suburb of Caroline Springs consists of 89.9% detached houses and 10.1% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lag the metropolitan average, standing at 24.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (53.2%) or tenants (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390 respectively. On a broader scale, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of local residences at 83.7%, consisting of couples with children at 51.3%, couples without children at 17.7%, and single parent families at 13.5%. The remaining 16.3% are non-family households, which are comprised of single person households at 14.5% and group living situations at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The local academic profile is distinct, with university graduation rates representing 30.8% of the population aged 15 and over, exceeding the broader district average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of qualifications at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 29.0% of the population aged 15 and over holding these credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 17.6%.

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Public transport data shows that there are 87 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Caroline Springs, which are serviced by a variety of buses. These stops are utilized by 10 distinct routes, which combine to support 3,005 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 89% of workers, and trains used by 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 27.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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The suburb of Caroline Springs displays positive wellness characteristics, based on assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with overall rates of standard illnesses remaining low, although they are higher than the national baseline for older, high-risk brackets. Private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average for similar administrative districts, encompassing approximately 53% of the community (~13,216 people), which compares to 56.7% across the Melbourne metropolitan area.

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The suburb of Caroline Springs features a high degree of cultural diversity, with 42.4% of the population born outside Australia and 47.6% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 56.9% of the local community. The most notable statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 3.0% of the population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age in the suburb of Caroline Springs is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. The suburb contains a higher proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (17.0%) compared to Greater Melbourne, but a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds (11.4%). The concentration of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has increased from 35 to 36 years. During this period, the 55 to 64 age group expanded from 8.8% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from to . In contrast, the to age group declined from to , and the to cohort fell from to . Projections for suggest further shifts, with the to age cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to while the to age bracket is projected to show minimal change of ( people).

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Caroline Springs currently has an estimated 1,307 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 769 children aged 0-2 and 513 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 1,421 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,743. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.