Eynesbury (Vic.)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts, the suburb of Eynesbury is calculated to have approximately 4,344 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,506 individuals (53.1%) relative to the 2,838 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated local population of 4,151 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 1,025 newly validated addresses since the census date. The resulting population density stands at 71 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and capacity for future housing expansion. The suburb's expansion rate of 53.1% outpaced the Victorian average of 9.3% and the national benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic shift was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 69.0% of the overall population rise, although natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The local workforce is characterized by a high concentration of skilled workers and essential service employees, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.5% and a yearly employment growth rate of 0.5%. As of March 2026, there are 2,139 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the participation rate is slightly elevated at 73.7% compared to 70.2% regionally. Census records show that a significant 31.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Based on aggregated postcode-level ATO tax data from the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Eynesbury recorded a median taxpayer income of $51,395 and an average taxpayer income of $58,068. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to metropolitan Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income levels as of March 2026 are approximately $56,339 for the median and $63,654 for the average. However, the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in the area are high, ranking between the 87th and 92nd percentiles nationwide. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 40.3% of the community, representing individuals, compared to across the broader region. Additionally, of households earn more than weekly, reflecting strong local purchasing power. Housing costs consume of household income, and disposable incomes rank in the rd percentile nationally, with the SEIFA index placing the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Eynesbury consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no semi-detached houses, townhouses, or apartments, compared to a metro Melbourne mix of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Homeownership rates lag behind the metropolitan average, with outright owners representing 18.6% of households, while the vast majority hold a mortgage (72.5%) and 8.9% rent. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,939, and the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage repayments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national average of $375.

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Families comprise 87.9% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 55.4%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single-parent homes at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 12.1% of households, consisting of lone person households at 11.4% and group shared households at 0.3%. The median household size of 3.1 residents exceeds the metropolitan Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The local population exhibits lower rates of higher education, with 23.6% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade skills are highly prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, including 13.0% with advanced diplomas and 27.8% with certificates.

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A review of public transport options shows 13 active transit stops located within Eynesbury, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 bus route, which provides 478 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 305 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 93%. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 31.8% of employed residents worked from home, a figure likely influenced by temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Health indicators are generally positive for the local population, with analyses of mortality and chronic illnesses matching national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the population, representing about 2,165 individuals, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity within Eynesbury is lower than average, with 83.4% of the population born in Australia, 92.0% holding citizenship, and 91.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 48.0% of the population, compared to 43.0% across the Greater Melbourne area.

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The median age of Eynesbury residents is 36 years, aligning closely with the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. The population shows a high concentration of children aged 5 to 14 years at 17.6%, compared to 9.7% of young adults aged 25 to 34. This younger cohort is also significantly larger than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.3% to 14.0%, and those aged 85 and over rose from 0.1% to 1.5%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 19.8% to 17.4%, and the to cohort declined from to . Projections indicate that the age profile will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding residents to total .

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Eynesbury currently has an estimated 364 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 212 children aged 0-2 and 142 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 39% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 407 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 608. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.7 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.