Hazelwood North (Vic.)

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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hazelwood North had around 1,526 residents in May 2026. This represents a reduction of 26 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,552 individuals. The figure is calculated from a resident base of 1,525, determined by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with 6 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level means a density of 22 persons per square kilometer, ensuring residents enjoy considerable space. Demographic growth was driven mostly by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 46.0% of the population expansion recently, though interstate, overseas, and all other migration streams also registered gains.

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The suburb of Hazelwood North possesses a skilled workforce, with the construction sector showing notable local prominence, a jobless rate of only 1.8%, and an estimated employment expansion of 2.3% over the prior year according to aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 799 employed residents, and the jobless rate of 1.8% sits below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while labor participation is significantly higher than usual (66.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data reveals that a moderate 16.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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Tax data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Hazelwood North has an income level exceeding the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $59,826, and the average income is $72,799, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 are approximately $65,581 for the median and $79,802 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household incomes performed exceptionally well, ranking in the 81st percentile with a weekly median of $2,261. The largest cohort of residents (38.3%, or 584 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with the wider region where of households are in this range. Residents retain of their earnings after servicing housing costs, showing solid financial flexibility, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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The housing mix in the suburb of Hazelwood North at the latest Census consisted of 100.0% separate houses and none of other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative structures, whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Hazelwood North was high at 47.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (50.2%) or renting households (2.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,755 was higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent stood at $235 compared to the regional figure of $285. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Hazelwood North are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are considerably lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 88.5%, consisting of 40.9% couples with children, 41.3% couples without children, and 6.1% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 11.5%, which includes lone-person households at 10.2% and group houses at 0.9%. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment in the area reveals some gaps, as the percentage of residents with a university qualification (17.5%) is much lower than the VIC state average of 33.4%. This highlights both a regional challenge and an opening for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 45.2% of individuals aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (34.9%).

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An assessment of public transit shows 7 operational stops in the suburb of Hazelwood North. These locations are connected to 7 distinct routes, which combine to offer 234 passenger services per week. Access to public transit is considered low, with residents situated an average of 1541 meters from their closest stop. As the area is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, and cars are the dominant mode of travel at 98%. Households own an average of 2.5 cars, which exceeds the regional standard. According to the 2021 Census, 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health outcomes are strong throughout the suburb of Hazelwood North based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness, showing low rates of standard health conditions across all demographic groups and a high level of private medical coverage at roughly 56% of the population, representing about 848 people. This exceeds the 50.5% rate seen across Regional Vic..

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The suburb of Hazelwood North has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national averages, with 90.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.2% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.1% of the population, which is comparable to the 47.3% average recorded across Regional Vic..

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The median age in the suburb of Hazelwood North is 44 years, which is close to the Regional Vic. median of 43 and well above the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., the area features a higher share of residents aged 45 to 54 (14.0%) but a smaller proportion aged 15 to 24 (8.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 11.9% to 13.5% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group fell from 17.1% to 15.0%, and the 15 to 24 bracket decreased from 10.0% to 8.5%. Looking ahead to demographic shifts will alter the age profile, with the to group projected to expand by ( individuals) to reach from while the to and to age groups are expected to shrink.

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Hazelwood North currently has an estimated 97 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 52 children aged 0-2 and 34 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 24% by 2041 (to approximately 120 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 148. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.