Montmorency (Vic.)

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According to ABS demographic data and recent address updates confirmed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Montmorency has a population estimated at 9,482 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 232 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 9,250 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 9,463, projected by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 88 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting density stands at 2,475 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of areas assessed nationally. The primary driver of growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of the total demographic expansion in recent times.

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Data aggregated by Districts shows the suburb of Montmorency features a highly educated workforce with a strong concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 2.3%, and a 2.5% increase in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there were 5,391 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 2.5% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while participation is close to the metropolitan rate of 70.2%. Census records indicate that 39.5% of workers worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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ATO data for the financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $60,382 and an average income of $80,016, which is high by national standards and exceeds Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at $66,191 for the median and $87,714 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes place the area in the 72nd national percentile. Looking at income brackets, 32.3% of residents (3,062 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, matching the regional rate of 32.8%. High earners are prominent, with earning more than per week. Housing costs account for of income, disposable income ranks in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Montmorency was composed of 87.2% detached houses and 12.8% alternative dwellings like apartments and townhouses, compared to metropolitan Melbourne's split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was high at 40.1%, with mortgaged homes making up 42.2% and rental properties accounting for 17.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167 and the median weekly rent was $420, both higher than the metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390. Locally, mortgage payments are higher than the national average of $1,863, and rents exceed the Australian average of $375.

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Families make up 75.3% of households in the suburb of Montmorency, consisting of couples with children at 35.2%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 11.5%. Non-family households account for 24.7%, with single person homes at 23.3% and group households at 1.5%. The average household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The academic profile of the suburb of Montmorency is strong, with university graduation rates at 38.9% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding both the national rate of 30.4% and the SA4 regional average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are held by 24.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 30.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.4% and certificates at 18.1%.

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Public transport options include 29 stops within the suburb of Montmorency, served by 9 bus routes that handle 3,000 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 251 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles being the main mode of transport at 88%, followed by trains at 7%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.4 cars per household. A high proportion of residents worked from home at 39.5% during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Health indicators are positive across the suburb of Montmorency, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality, particularly among younger residents. The percentage of the population with private health insurance is high, representing approximately 58% of residents (5,537 people).

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Cultural diversity is below the metropolitan average in the suburb of Montmorency, where 83.1% of residents were born in Australia, 92.5% hold citizenship, and 90.1% speak only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 42.8% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age in the suburb of Montmorency is 41 years, which is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented at 11.6% of the population, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 8.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.3% to 11.4%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 6.2% to 7.5%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 10.0% to 8.3%. Projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by (adding people to reach ) and the to group projected to grow by (adding children).

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Montmorency currently has an estimated 512 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 282 children aged 0-2 and 188 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 547 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,001. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.0 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.