Devon Meadows (Vic.)

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Devon Meadows has an estimated population of approximately 1,563 as of May 2026, according to recent analysis of ABS population datasets and new addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census. Compared to the 1,551 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents a minor increase of 12 people (0.8%). The calculation stems from an estimated resident base of 1,525 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 66 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and potential space for future residential expansion. The key factor driving population growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 77.0% of the recent population gains, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively.

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The local workforce is split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with construction workers particularly well represented, and a low unemployment rate of 1.1% based on Districts statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, the employed resident count stood at 548, with local unemployment tracking 3.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation in the labor force is low at 46.6% compared to 70.2% across the metropolitan area. The Census recorded that a moderate 18.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Based on the 2023 financial year ATO tax dataset aggregated by postcode, taxpayers in Devon Meadows recorded a median income of $42,159 and an average income of $47,621. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,215 for the median and $52,202 for the average. Census data places local household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range between the 38th and 52nd percentiles. The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 35.8% of residents (559 people), similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8%. Residents retain of their earnings after meeting housing expenses, indicating good disposable income levels, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The housing stock in Devon Meadows at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwelling types, such as townhouses or apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where standalone houses made up 67.9% and alternative dwellings comprised 32.1%. Home ownership rates were high, with 48.4% of households owning their properties outright, while the remaining homes were occupied by households with a mortgage (38.0%) or renting tenants (13.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,105, which is above the metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $392, compared to the regional median of $390. On a national level, housing costs are elevated, with mortgage payments and rents in the area exceeding the Australian averages of $1,863 and $375 respectively.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 80.3%, consisting of couples with children at 39.0%, couples without children at 30.5%, and single parent households at 10.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.7% of households, with single-person households at 17.1% and group housing at 1.8%. The median household occupancy is 2.9 people, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The region presents low rates of higher education, with university attainment (13.2%) falling well short of the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among those with university degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificate credentials (33.8%).

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Public transport services in the area include 21 active stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 86 passenger trips per week. Transport access is limited, with the average distance from a home to the nearest stop standing at 666 meters. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 92%, and 5% of people walking. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 2.4, which is above the metropolitan average. The 2021 Census recorded that 18.8% of employed residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Health outcomes for local residents are generally positive, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results consistent with national averages and typical rates of common illnesses across age groups, though private health insurance coverage is low at 46% of the population (~715 people). This rate compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

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The local population displays moderate cultural diversity, with 19.4% of residents born outside Australia and 13.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 48.4% of residents. The most notable religious difference relative to the wider region is in the proportion of Islamic residents, who account for 2.9% of the population compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of residents is 42 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 16.9% compared to the wider city, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the local population has grown younger on average, with the median age falling 2.4 years from 44 to 42. Specifically, the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 11.0% to 17.6% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 13.0% to 16.9%. In contrast, the 55 to age cohort shrank from to , and the to cohort dropped from to . By demographic shifts will alter the age profile, with the + cohort projected to expand by people () from to whereas the to cohort is forecast to experience minor growth of ( people).

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Devon Meadows currently has an estimated 81 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 82 children aged 0-2 and 55 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 17% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 27% by 2041 (to approximately 103 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 198. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 20.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.