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Craigieburn (Vic.)

Suburb (SAL)

Greater Melbourne / Tullamarine - Broadmeadows

$533

Median rent / wk

Period ending Sep 2025

+1.0%

Rent growth / yr

Period ending Sep 2025

71,986

People

17 Jul 2026

+10.4%

Growth since 2021

Census

200

For sale now

indexed listings

Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026

ABS QuickStats SAL20661

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Suburb (SAL) analysis

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71,986

People

est. as @ 17 Jul 2026

2021 Census | 65,178 people

35.45 km²

Land area

2,030.6 /km²

Density

6.4%

Unemployment

354 /yr

Resi approvals

Craigieburn is a highly culturally diverse suburb situated 25 kilometers north of the Melbourne CBD. The area has one of the strongest population growth profiles in the country, characterised by a notable presence of residents aged 35 to 44 and a high proportion of children. The population is largely comprised of family households, particularly couples with children, and features a strong representation of mortgage holders. From an economic perspective, the suburb has an elevated logistics and transport employment base. Based on Districts' analysis of yearly aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts and quarterly national address file updates, the population of Craigieburn is estimated at around 71,986 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 6,808 people, or 10.4%, since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 65,178 people. This strong growth is expected to continue, with the suburb currently showing high population growth forecasts.

Estimated residents are up from 65,178 at the 2021 Census — a change of 6,808 people, or 10.4%.

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Data to 17 Jul 2026

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Residential supply

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Housing development & building approvals in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Districts assessment of residential development activity positions Craigieburn among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Detail

Based on Districts reviews of ABS building permit statistics allocated from statistical areas, Craigieburn averages approximately 354 home approvals each year, with roughly 1,773 residential approvals granted over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 117 during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 3.7 individuals moved to the locality per year for every home built during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips new building starts, which tends to drive up prices and buyer rivalry, with new dwellings recording an average construction value of $392,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $57.1 million this financial year, showing healthy commercial investment trends.

Compared to the broader Melbourne metro area, Craigieburn displays much lower development volume, tracking 57.0% below the regional average on a per-capita basis. This restricted level of incoming stock generally aids demand and valuations for pre-existing houses. New construction comprises 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the suburban profile of the area through a focus on family properties designed for buyers wanting space. With approximately 366 individuals for every building permit, Craigieburn represents an established property market.

Moving forward, Craigieburn is projected to add 47,365 occupants by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from Districts. If building activity remains at its current pace, the volume of housing could fall behind population gains, potentially escalating competition among buyers and supporting price appreciation.

Development applications

Districts' assessment of the Hume LGA register has identified 14 substantial development applications lodged in Craigieburn over the past 5 years (7 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 6 were approved. Districts estimates that 2 of these developments have likely been constructed. The most common application types are retail, childcare and industrial.

14 applications in the profile extract.

Recent Development Approvals by Type

ABS / Districts

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest FY Approvals	216	46,344	185,138
Current FY-to-Date Approvals	117	39,880	184,871
–Detached House Approvals	203/77.1%	19,891/55.0%	89,436/61.9%
–Attached/Other Approvals	60/22.9%	16,302/45.0%	55,043/38.1%
Average Annual Approvals	354	46,055	188,882
Total 5-Year Approvals	1,773	230,275	944,410
Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr)	2.8	8.2	6.5
Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr)	5.3	9	7.2
Pop Growth per Approval (2yr)	6	2.6	2.8
Pop Growth per Approval (5yr)	3.7	1.6	2.1
Persons per Approval	365	125	158
Residential Value per Unit	392	367	342
Commercial Development Value	57,137	17,870,380	105,080,908
Development Drivers Ranking	86	94	100

Project pipeline

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Infrastructure & major projects in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Craigieburn has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Detail

Nothing shapes local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. A total of 55 projects have been tracked by Districts that are expected to impact the locality. Major developments include True North Estate, Merrifield City Centre, Aston Square Neighbourhood Centre, and The Base Craigieburn, with the following index outlining the most significant initiatives.

1.The Base Craigieburn

Est. comp. 2027

Retail

Construction

The Base Craigieburn is a major 21.6-hectare large-format retail and lifestyle precinct located in Melbournes northern growth corridor. As of mid-2026, Precincts 2 and 3 are fully operational with tenants including ALDI, Planet Fitness, and Bluefit Swimming. Construction is currently progressing on Precinct 4, which is expanding the sites commercial and retail footprint to meet the demands of the rapidly growing local population.

Source 1 for The Base Craigieburn (opens in new tab)Source 2 for The Base Craigieburn (opens in new tab)

2.Aston Square Neighbourhood Centre

Est. comp. 2026

Communities

Construction

A $68 million neighbourhood activity centre situated within the Aston Master-Planned Community at Craigieburn. The 5,000 square metre precinct is anchored by a 1,400 square metre IGA+ Liquor supermarket and includes a large-format gym, high-quality childcare centre, swim school, and over 18 specialty retail and food and beverage tenancies. The site also incorporates NDIS accommodation and light industrial lots. The project is led by BCA Corporation and Aston Central Pty Ltd, with Oreana Construct managing the build and First Urban overseeing project management.

Source 1 for Aston Square Neighbourhood Centre (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Aston Square Neighbourhood Centre (opens in new tab)

3.True North Estate

Est. comp. 2026

Communities

Construction

Award-winning masterplanned residential community by Satterley Property Group spanning Greenvale and Roxburgh Park suburbs, approximately 198 hectares. Features elevated parcels with Melbourne skyline views, a completed 10-hectare multi-million dollar sporting precinct with two sporting fields, pavilion and adventure playground, and multiple completed parks. The estate is now fully sold out across both the Roxburgh Park and Greenvale neighbourhoods, with Stage 24 being the final release (titles due mid-2025). Over 2,500 dwellings delivered across the estate.

Source 1 for True North Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for True North Estate (opens in new tab)

4.Merrifield

Est. comp. 2040

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

Construction

Merrifield is Victoria's largest masterplanned mixed-use community, spanning 900+ hectares in Melbourne's north. A joint venture between MAB Corporation and Gibson Property Corporation, it is designed to accommodate 20,000+ residents across 7,500+ homes. The precinct features a 165-hectare city centre, a 330-hectare business park targeting 30,000 jobs, and extensive community infrastructure. As of May 2026, the Merrifield North PSP is in active planning with the Vision and Purpose Report released in March 2026, while retail expansions for Merrifield City Stage 3 and major industrial completions for tenants like Stellantis (2025) and Ford are progressing the site's evolution.

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5.Merrifield Masterplanned Community

Est. comp. 2045

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

Construction

Victoria's largest mixed-use masterplanned community, spanning approximately 900 hectares in Mickleham, around 30 km north of Melbourne CBD. A joint venture between MAB Corporation and Gibson Property Corporation (GPC), with QIC as joint venture partner for the City Centre, Merrifield is set to deliver around 7,000 residential lots, townhouses and apartments alongside a 165-hectare City Centre and a 415-hectare Business Park targeting up to 30,000 jobs. The community already has a population of over 8,000, projected to reach more than 17,000 at completion.

Source 1 for Merrifield Masterplanned Community (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Merrifield Masterplanned Community (opens in new tab)

8 projects tracked around Craigieburn (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.

Properties

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Recent sales in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Address	Price	Sold	Type	Beds	Baths	Cars	Land	$/m² land
34 euphoria st, craigieburn, VIC, 3064	$551K	18 Aug 2025	House	3	2	2	—	—
25 rhyolite dr, craigieburn, VIC, 3064	—	12 Aug 2025	House	4	2	2	475m²	—
4 pound st, craigieburn, VIC, 3064	$721K	6 July 2025	House	4	2	2	392m²	$1,838
25 sumar dr, craigieburn, VIC, 3064	$651K	26 Feb 2025	House	3	2	2	292m²	$2,229

Source: Districts property records · 4 in 2025 · 209 recorded sales in total

Indexed properties

Other indexed properties in Craigieburn with no sale record in Districts yet.

lot 45303 agate way brookrise, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 4 bed
Lot 43112 miniata way brookrise, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 4 bed
Lot 70402 santolina rd, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 3 bed
Lot 70446 bramble ave, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 3 bed
LOT 43128 highlands estate, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 4 bed
Lot 70445 bramble ave, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 3 bed
U18, 1 brunswick cres, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 3 bed
lot 43101 dryland blvd, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 4 bed
Lot 60403 highlands estate brookrise, craigieburn, VIC, 3064 · House · 4 bed

Nearby

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Surrounding suburbs in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Suburb	Distance	People	Median	Growth	Sales
Craigieburn	—	71,986	—	—	—
Roxburgh Park	4.2 km	25,228	—	—	—
Mickleham	5.3 km	32,434	—	—	—
Greenvale (Vic.)	5.7 km	26,717	—	—	—
Meadow Heights	7.0 km	15,035	—	—	—
Donnybrook (Vic.)	7.7 km	8,930	—	—	—
Kalkallo	7.7 km	14,963	—	—	—
Coolaroo	8.1 km	3,425	—	—	—
Wollert	9.0 km	46,056	—	—	—
Dallas	9.4 km	7,023	—	—	—
Attwood	9.5 km	3,309	—	—	—
Campbellfield	9.8 km	5,246	—	—	—
Westmeadows	10.1 km	6,854	—	—	—
Broadmeadows (Vic.)	10.7 km	14,094	—	—	—
Jacana	11.1 km	2,682	—	—	—
Gladstone Park	11.6 km	8,194	—	—	—
Epping (Vic.)	11.6 km	35,617	—	—	—
Lalor	12.4 km	23,748	—	—	—

Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.

AppendixWho lives here — Census and liveabilityAge, income, households, housing stock, education, amenities and national rankings. Open when the area thesis warrants the detail.

High population growth forecasts
Strong mortgage holder representation
Above-average growth since Census
Exceptionally diverse with high overseas-born population
Notable 35 to 44yo presence
Elevated logistics and transport employment base
Rapid growth area - recent expansion in the top 10% of locations compared nationally
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
Industry weighted employment projections in the top 20% of the nation
High population growth forecasts
Strong mortgage holder representation
Above-average growth since Census
Exceptionally diverse with high overseas-born population
Notable 35 to 44yo presence
Elevated logistics and transport employment base
Rapid growth area - recent expansion in the top 10% of locations compared nationally
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
Industry weighted employment projections in the top 20% of the nation

Population Growth

9.7

Density

7.1

Development Activity

8.6

Employment Drivers

2.1

Infrastructure Drivers

4.9

Education

5.2

Amenities

6.6

Transport & Access

Demographics

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Population growth in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Craigieburn lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to Districts analysis of short and medium-term trends

Detail

According to calculations of ABS population releases for the wider region, and recent address updates confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Craigieburn has a residency count projected at approximately 71,986 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 6,808 people (10.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 65,178 people. The variation is determined from a resident population of 71,932, calculated by Districts through reviewing the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside an extra 712 validated new addresses since the Census date. This size of population represents a density of 2,030 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical level observed across national localities tracked by Districts. The 10.4% expansion since the 2021 census surpassed the state rate of 9.3%, as well as the nationwide average, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. Population expansion in the area was mostly driven by arrivals from abroad, accounting for roughly of total population increases over recent times.

Employment

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Jobs and industry in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Employment performance in Craigieburn has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Detail

Craigieburn has a well-educated labor force, with a strong presence in industrial and production sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.4%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 0.7%, derived from Districts aggregations of local statistical data. In March 2026, 35,217 residents were employed, while the rate of unemployment was 1.6% higher than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%, and labor force participation stood close to the Greater Melbourne level of 70.2%. Census data indicates a moderate 18.5% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.

The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, where the workforce proportion is times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, making up only of the Craigieburn workforce compared to across Greater Melbourne. The heavily residential suburb seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population.

Income

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household income in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on Districts analysis

Detail

Recent postcode level ATO statistics from Districts for financial year 2023 show that household earnings in Craigieburn fall below the national average, with a median of $52,706 and an average of $60,642. This compares to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $57,776 (median) and $66,476 (average) in March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household income sits at the 53rd percentile ($1,798 weekly), while personal income ranks at the 28th percentile. The overall earnings profile shows the largest cohort is 40.0% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (28,794 residents), similar to the metropolitan average where fall in this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with only of income remaining, placing the area at the th percentile.

Housing stock

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Housing & dwellings in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Detail

The mix of housing in Craigieburn, measured in the most recent Census, consisted of 89.2% standalone houses and 10.8% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, and other housing structures), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metro Melbourne. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Craigieburn trailed the metropolitan level at 15.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (55.3%) or tenants (29.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,850, while the median weekly rent stood at $380, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390. Across Australia, Craigieburn has lower mortgage payments than the national average of $1,863, but rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.

Households

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household composition in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Detail

Families make up the vast majority of households at 84.2%, which is comprised of 53.4% couples with children, 16.9% couples without children, and 12.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 15.8%, with single-person households at 13.4% and group shared houses at 2.4%. The median household occupancy of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Household Types (Census)

ABS / Districts

Education

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Schools & education in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Educational attainment in Craigieburn aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Detail

The proportion of residents with formal qualifications in Craigieburn lags behind regional benchmarks, with 27.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This disparity suggests room for future educational growth and skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational training is highly represented, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificate qualifications (17.8%).

Amenities

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Services and amenities in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis

Supermarket

1.4km · score 74

Child Care

508m · score 50

1.2km · score 71

Government Services

11km · score 14

Post Office

0km · score 0

Getting around

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Transport & commuting in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

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

Detail

Public transit data shows 205 active stops operating in Craigieburn, providing a combination of rail and bus services. These locations are connected to 17 separate routes, which together provide 9,210 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is ranked as good, with residents living an average of 222 meters from their nearest stop. As the locality is mostly residential, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode at 87%, and trains accounting for 8%. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the metropolitan average. Additionally, 18.5% of workers work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).

Healthcare

Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024

Health services in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Craigieburn's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Detail

Health indicators show favorable patterns for Craigieburn inhabitants, with Districts calculations of mortality and medical diagnoses showing outcomes generally in line with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is quite low for the general population, though it rises above the national benchmark among older, vulnerable groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 51% of the population (~36,604 people). This is lower than the 56.7% average for Greater Melbourne.

Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues in the locality, affecting 5.9 and 5.1% of inhabitants, respectively, while 79.5% reported no chronic medical issues compared to across Greater Melbourne. Residents of working age are generally healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. The suburb has of its population aged and over ( people), which is lower than the registered across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among older residents show some difficulties, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local population.

Ancestry & language

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Cultural diversity in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Craigieburn is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on Districts assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Detail

Craigieburn stands out as one of the most multicultural localities in Australia, with 50.8% of residents born overseas and 62.8% using a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.7% of the local population. However, the most notable variance is in the Other category, which represents 10.4% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Craigieburn are Other at 38.7% of the population, which is much higher than the metropolitan average of 14.6%, Australian at 13.0% of the population, which is lower than the metropolitan average of , and English at of the population, which is lower than the metropolitan average of . Furthermore, there are significant differences in other ethnic communities: Indian residents make up of Craigieburn (compared to regionally), Samoan residents comprise (compared to regionally), and Sri Lankan residents represent (compared to regionally).

Age structure

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Age profile in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Craigieburn hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Detail

With a median age of 33, Craigieburn has a younger demographic than Greater Melbourne at 37 and is younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Craigieburn has a larger share of children aged 5 - 14 (16.3%) but fewer seniors aged 75 - 84 (2.4%). Since the 2021 Census, residents aged 45 to 54 have increased from 10.9% to 12.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 17.0% to 14.9%, and children aged 0 to 4 declined from 8.7% to 7.5%. Demographic projections for point to significant changes for Craigieburn, with the to cohort expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to total .

Child care

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Child care in Craigieburn (Vic.)

Districts view

Craigieburn was found to possess above average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as long day care and preschool are well-supplied while out of school hours care appears more constrained.

Detail

Craigieburn currently has an estimated 5,398 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 3,224 children aged 0-2 and 2,152 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 41% by 2041 (to approximately 7,599 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 9,379. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).

Craigieburn VIC property prices, sales & rent · Districts

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest Population Est.	71,986	5,467,717	27,798,796
Growth Since Census	10.4%	11.2%	9.3%
Population 2021 Census	65,178	4,917,750	25,422,788
Natural Increase	38.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Overseas Migration	62.0%	80.0%	80.0%
Interstate Migration	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Population Forecast Growth (2041)	65.8%	27.3%	19.8%
Persons per Square Kilometer	2,030	547	3

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Total Employment	35,217	2,999,459	14,651,372
–Health Care & Social Assistance	14.7%	14.2%	15.2%
–Construction	11.0%	9.7%	9.3%
–Transport, Postal & Warehousing	10.8%	5.2%	4.7%
Labour Force	37,612	3,149,663	15,298,546
Participation Rate	68.5%	70.2%	67.2%
Working from Home	18.5%	32.6%	23.9%
Unemployment	6.4%	4.8%	4.2%
1Yr Emp. Growth	0.7%	2.1%	1.5%
5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast	6.1%	6.6%	6.5%
Employment Drivers Ranking	21	67	100

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Median Annual Income Est.	57,776	63,238	62,634
Average Annual Income Est.	66,476	82,395	80,499
ATO Median Taxable Income	52,706	57,688	57,137
ATO Average Taxable Income	60,642	75,164	73,435
Median Household Income	1,798	1,901	1,746
–$0 to 399	985 (4.7%)	124,775 (6.3%)	638,312 (6.3%)
–$400 to 799	2,557 (12.2%)	273,317 (13.8%)	1,671,771 (16.5%)
–$800 to 1,499	5,009 (23.9%)	398,092 (20.1%)	2,158,104 (21.3%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	8,383 (40.0%)	649,623 (32.8%)	3,201,695 (31.6%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	2,410 (11.5%)	235,687 (11.9%)	1,114,514 (11.0%)
–$4,000+	1,593 (7.6%)	299,065 (15.1%)	1,357,681 (13.4%)
Median Family Income	1,855	2,243	2,120
–$0 to 399	759 (4.3%)	51,956 (3.7%)	236,192 (3.3%)
–$400 to 799	1,959 (11.1%)	126,379 (9.0%)	758,676 (10.6%)
–$800 to 1,499	4,164 (23.6%)	263,993 (18.8%)	1,474,408 (20.6%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	7,429 (42.1%)	504,114 (35.9%)	2,562,321 (35.8%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	2,065 (11.7%)	203,611 (14.5%)	973,396 (13.6%)
–$4,000+	1,253 (7.1%)	254,163 (18.1%)	1,145,171 (16.0%)
Median Personal Income	700	841	805
–$0 to 399	23,635 (32.8%)	1,470,816 (26.9%)	7,303,780 (26.3%)
–$400 to 799	16,213 (22.5%)	1,170,091 (21.4%)	6,526,191 (23.5%)
–$800 to 1,499	20,609 (28.6%)	1,399,736 (25.6%)	7,137,153 (25.7%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	10,448 (14.5%)	1,099,011 (20.1%)	5,359,808 (19.3%)
–$3,000 to 3,499	577 (0.8%)	114,822 (2.1%)	527,649 (1.9%)
–$3,500+	504 (0.7%)	213,241 (3.9%)	944,215 (3.4%)
–Low Income (<$800/wk)	16.9%	20.1%	22.8%
–High Income (>$3,000/wk)	19.1%	27.0%	24.4%
Largest Income Group	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999
Household Disposable Income	6,288	6,948	6,376
SEIFA Score	3.7	6.3	5.6

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Total Dwellings (Census)	18,965	1,781,344	9,275,218
–Owned Outright	15.5%	30.7%	32.1%
–Owned with Mortgage	55.3%	38.2%	36.2%
–Rented	29.2%	31.1%	31.7%
–Detached Houses	89.2%	67.9%	72.5%
–Semi-Detached	9.6%	16.2%	12.6%
–Apartments	1.2%	15.6%	14.3%
–Other Dwellings	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
–Median Monthly Mortgage	1,850	2,000	1,863
–Median Weekly Rent	380	390	375
–$0-149/wk	1.8%	4.6%	7.3%
–$150-349/wk	25.7%	27.4%	33.4%
–$350-649/wk	70.8%	59.7%	50.9%
–$650-949/wk	0.8%	6.4%	6.6%
–>$950/wk	0.8%	1.9%	1.8%
–Aggregate Housing Cost	1,503	1,289	1,189
–Mortgage / Income	23.7%	24.3%	24.6%
–Rent / Income	21.1%	20.5%	21.5%
–Persons per Bedroom	0.9	0.9	0.8

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Current Household Est.	20,937	1,980,559	10,142,077
Median Household Size	3.3	2.6	2.5
Total Households (Census)	18,957	1,781,346	9,275,217
–Lone Person Households	13.4%	24.8%	25.6%
–Group Households	2.4%	4.3%	3.9%
–Other Households	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
–Family Households	84.2%	70.9%	70.5%
–Couple with Children	53.4%	34.5%	31.4%
–Couple No Children	16.9%	24.5%	26.8%
–One Parent Family	12.6%	10.6%	11.1%
–Avg Children per Family	1.6	1.4	1.6
Currently Married	55.5%	47.0%	46.5%
Never Married	32.5%	38.0%	36.5%

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
University Qualifications	27.3%	37.0%	30.4%
–Bachelor Degree	17.3%	23.7%	20.0%
–Postgraduate Degree	8.1%	9.9%	7.6%
–Advanced Diploma	12.4%	11.2%	10.8%
–Certificate	17.8%	16.7%	22.0%
No Tertiary Qualifications	42.5%	35.2%	36.8%
Number of Schools	16	1,767	11,054
Total School Attendance	11,505	805,274	4,176,099
ICSEA Score	988	1,056	1,001
Education Drivers Ranking	52	97	100

Schools detail

#	School name	Type	Places	ICSEA	Distance (km)
1	Wayi School	Combined	161	993	0.40
2	Willmott Park Primary School	Primary	635	991	0.67
3	Willmott Park Primary School-Willmott Park Deaf Facility	Primary	n.a	n.a	0.74
4	Aitken Creek Primary School	Primary	1,036	992	1.05
5	Mount Ridley P-12 College	Combined	2,797	971	1.10
6	Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School	Primary	637	1018	1.38
7	Craigieburn Primary School	Primary	550	995	1.65
8	Aitken Hill Primary School	Primary	841	1010	1.74
9	Our Lady's School	Primary	710	977	1.85
10	Newbury Primary School	Primary	1,189	1032	1.95
11	Mother Teresa School	Primary	379	1022	2.08
12	Gamadji Primary School	Primary	n.a	n.a	2.12
13	Elevation Secondary College	Secondary	971	968	2.59
14	Collingwood English Language School-Craigieburn Campus	Combined	n.a	n.a	2.79
15	Craigieburn Secondary College	Secondary	1,027	921	2.91
16	Craigieburn South Primary School	Primary	572	965	2.92

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Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Transport Stops	204	21,358	171,981
Routes	17	670	12,966
Weekly Trips	9,210	317,563	1,140,068
Avg Dist. Between Stops (m)	77	90	235
Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m)	222	267	7,586
Population per Stop	355	256	161
Population per Trip	7.9	17.2	24.3
Population per Route	4,262	8,156	2,136
Public Transport Access Ranking	58	91	100
Vehicles per Dwelling	1.6	1.3	1.4
Work from Home	18.5%	32.6%	23.9%
Single Mode Commute	78.3%	64.8%	73.8%
Two Mode	2.5%	2.1%	1.9%
Three+ Mode	0.7%	0.5%	0.3%
–Car	87.2%	81.9%	84.1%
–Train	7.8%	7.7%	4.9%
–Bus	2.4%	2.4%	3.6%
–Walk	0.8%	3.2%	3.7%
–Cycle	0.1%	1.2%	1.0%
–Ferry	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
–Tram/Light Rail	0.1%	1.9%	0.5%
–Other	1.0%	0.9%	1.1%

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Private Health Cover Rate	50.9%	56.7%	55.7%
Need for Assistance	5.7%	5.5%	5.8%
Zero L/T Health Conditions	79.5%	72.6%	69.8%
One Long Term Condition	14.7%	19.3%	20.5%
Two Long Term Conditions	3.9%	5.5%	6.4%
3+ Long Term Conditions	1.9%	2.6%	3.3%
–Arthritis	4.8%	6.4%	7.7%
–Asthma	5.9%	7.3%	7.4%
–Cancer	1.2%	2.3%	2.6%
–Dementia / Alzheimers	0.3%	0.6%	0.7%
–Diabetes	4.6%	4.1%	4.3%
–Heart Disease	2.1%	3.1%	3.6%
–Kidney Disease	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%
–Lung Condition	0.8%	1.1%	1.6%
–Mental Health Issue	5.1%	7.5%	8.0%
–Stroke	0.5%	0.8%	0.8%
–Other Condition	6.4%	7.2%	7.3%

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Born Overseas	50.8%	37.3%	29.3%
Born in Australia	49.2%	62.7%	70.7%
Australian Citizens	73.1%	81.1%	83.8%
Speak English Only	37.2%	64.1%	76.4%
Speak Other Language	62.8%	35.9%	23.6%
Indigenous Population	0.6%	0.5%	2.2%
Largest Ethnic Group	Australian	English	English
Main Religion	Christianity	Christianity	Christianity
–Buddhism	3.8%	4.2%	2.6%
–Christianity	43.7%	43.0%	47.5%
–Hinduism	10.1%	4.4%	2.9%
–Islam	16.3%	5.6%	3.5%
–Judaism	0.0%	1.0%	0.4%
–Other	10.4%	2.3%	1.4%
–No Religion	15.6%	39.5%	41.6%

Metrici	Craigieburn	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Median Age	33	37	38
Largest Age Group	35 to 44	25 to 34	25 to 34
Children (0-14)	23.8%	17.5%	17.5%
Working Age (15-64)	67.8%	67.5%	64.7%
Seniors (65+)	8.5%	15.0%	17.8%
Age Distribution Variance	35.0%	22.0%	16.0%
Dependency Ratio	48.0%	48.0%	55.0%
Fastest Growing Age Group	85+	85+	85+

Craigieburn contains 25 Long Day Care centres (2,644 places), 12 preschool/kindergarten facilities (892 places) and 12 OSHC facilities (674 places). Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 5,398 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.5 - placing the area above the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 2.0 children per place. Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show moderate LDC provision across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 2,644 places across 25 facilities serving 3,224 children while preschool supply is moderate with 12 facilities providing 892 places (2.4 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6). With projected population growth of 65.8% between now and 2041, and 40.8% in the under 5 age group in particular, 1463 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower than average employment performance.

In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 16.0 per 100 residents with 11,505 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is lower than average. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being shorter than average.

14 school catchments intersect Craigieburn (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 15,211 children aged under 5 reside, served by 14,162 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.1 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Craigieburn and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.

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