Huntingdale (Vic.)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) is estimated to have a population of 2,215 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 266 people (13.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,949 residents. The figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 2,210 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 52 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 2,768 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of areas assessed nationwide by Districts. The 13.6% growth rate observed in the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) since the 2021 census outpaced the state average of 9.3% as well as the national benchmark, making it a regional leader in population growth. This expansion was largely fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 91.0% of the total population growth over recent periods.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration of professional services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 1.5% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 5.8%, based on Districts compilations of regional data. As of March 2026, there are 1,432 residents in employment, representing an unemployment rate that is 3.3% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the local participation rate of 76.4% stands well above the metropolitan benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents (34.7%) worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on Districts aggregations of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents recorded a median income of $55,665 and an average income of $71,306. These figures exceed national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current income estimates are approximately $61,020 for the median and $78,166 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes around the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 32.6% of local taxpayers (722 individuals), which aligns with the metropolitan average of in this bracket. Although residential costs account for of incomes, solid earnings place disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 72.8% detached houses and 27.2% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate stood at 30.4%, matching the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (37.2%) or rented (32.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,090 was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent of $400 compared to a metropolitan average of $390. Locally, monthly mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 71.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 34.5%, couples without children at 24.6%, and single-parent households at 10.3%. The remaining 28.4% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 21.8% and group households making up 7.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Academic achievement in the local population is high, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 29.8% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally. This high educational level positions the community well for professional employment opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training has been completed by 24.2% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (13.5%).

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Public transport services in the area include 8 active transit stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes, which generate a combined total of 1,834 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 201 meters from the nearest stop. The locality is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the main mode of transport at 78%, followed by trains at 11%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A high proportion of residents worked from home (34.7% at the 2021 Census), which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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The local population displays positive health trends based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term health conditions, with common conditions showing low rates among the general population and aligning with national averages for older, higher-risk groups, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of the population (~1,218 people).

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The community shows a high degree of cultural diversity, with 40.7% of the population born outside of Australia and 42.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 47.2% of the population. The most significant religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age in the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and younger than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.) has a higher percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 (19.9%) and a lower percentage of children aged 5 to 14 (10.0%). The concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 is higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 13.5% to 15.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 bracket has increased from 18.4% to 19.9%, while the to cohort decreased from to . Projections for indicate demographic shifts for the suburb of Huntingdale (Vic.), with the to age group expected to grow by , adding residents to total .

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Huntingdale currently has an estimated 104 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 62 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 126 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 167. 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.