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Greater Melbourne / Essendon
$457
Median rent / wk
Period ending Sep 2025
+7.8%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Sep 2025
2,146
People
17 Jul 2026
+1.4%
Growth since 2021
Census
10
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL22572How we calculate this
How figures are calculatedFigures are extracted from the sources listed here at the observation date shown, and displayed unchanged. Rank bars use the profile's score out of 10 where one exists. Missing values are shown as unavailable — never estimated or back-filled.
Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 22572.
2,146
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,116 people
0.42 km²
Land area
5,109.5 /km²
Density
10.1%
Unemployment
59 /yr
Resi approvals
Located 4.4 kilometers northwest of the Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Travancore offers a unique demographic profile. As of May 2026, the estimated resident population of the suburb is 2,146, a figure derived from SA2-level estimated resident population data and quarterly national address updates. This represents a minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,116 residents, reflecting a period of limited population growth. The suburb is characterized by a low median household size and a young, highly educated workforce. A large portion of the population is comprised of lone person and group households, with a high concentration of teenagers, young adults, and working-age residents who exhibit strong cultural diversity. The local real estate market is defined by a dense and active development footprint, with a high proportion of renters and average taxpayer incomes of $90,737. The suburb of Travancore also stands out for its high level of school performance. In terms of community character, the nearby area of Flemington, Victoria, is recognized for its tree-lined streets, parklands, and the historic Flemington Racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup. Local cafes, international restaurants, markets, and artistic spaces provide a range of lifestyle options. The suburb is also well-integrated with key amenities, including local schools, healthcare options, and public transport links. Future demand in the area is expected to be supported by its ranking among the most active locations in the country for planned infrastructure projects.
Estimated residents are up from 2,116 at the 2021 Census — a change of 30 people, or 1.4%.
Districts View
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 307 residents by 2041 — growth of 14.3% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Travancore, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 95th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 7.3% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Weak local employment drivers
Travancore ranks in the 28th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 2.8/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Weak housing market ranking
Travancore ranks in the 27th percentile nationally for housing (score 2.7/10).
A low composite housing ranking suggests the local market has lagged comparable areas on the measures Districts tracks.
Elevated unemployment
Unemployment in Travancore is 10.1%.
Higher unemployment increases tenancy risk and can weigh on rental demand and price growth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Travancore. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis of residential development drivers sees Travancore recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Detail
Districts' evaluation of ABS building approval records suggests that the suburb of Travancore averages approximately 59 new residential approvals annually, matching an estimated 298 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, no approvals have been recorded. While the population has decreased in recent years, the rate of construction has remained relatively balanced, which benefits buyers, and new homes carry an average building cost of $540,000, indicating that builders are targeting the premium, high-end market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.5 million this financial year, underscoring the primarily residential character of the suburb.
Per capita, the suburb of Travancore experiences 211.0% more building approvals than Greater Melbourne, offering prospective buyers a broad selection despite a recent slowdown in construction. This activity ranks highly on a national scale, pointing to strong developer interest. The composition of new builds is 1.0% detached houses and 99.0% townhouses or apartments. This high proportion of medium and high-density housing provides more accessible price points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With approximately 119 people per approved dwelling, the suburb of Travancore represents a low density area.
Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of Travancore will gain 307 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by Districts. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing is positioned to satisfy local demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Districts' assessment of the Moonee Valley LGA register has identified 5 substantial development applications lodged in Travancore over the past 5 years (1 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 3 were approved. The most common application types are retail and commercial.
5 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 27 | 46,344 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 0 | 39,880 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 1/1.3% | 19,891/55.0% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 74/98.7% | 16,302/45.0% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 59 | 46,055 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 298 | 230,275 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 8.2 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 27.7 | 9 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | -1.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | -0.9 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 119 | 125 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 540 | 367 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 1,454 | 17,870,380 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 52 | 94 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Travancore has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects and planning changes play a key role in regional performance. Districts has identified 5 major initiatives that are likely to influence the local area. Principal developments include Holland Court, Flemington housing, the Flemington Estate Renewal (Public Housing Revitalisation Program), Younghusband Kensington, and the Victoria Street Flemington Public Housing Redevelopment.
Residential Development
ConstructionMixed residential development by Frasers Property and Citta Property Group offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Features Park Club amenities including gymnasium, pool, and communal spaces. Located adjacent to Royal Park with city skyline views.
Source 1 for Parkside Parkville Residential Development (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Parkside Parkville Residential Development (opens in new tab)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
ConstructionMelbourne's largest carbon-neutral adaptive reuse precinct, transforming a 122-year-old woolstore into a 50,000 sqm office and retail destination. Stage 1 (Station and Stock Buildings) is fully leased as of early 2026, with retail tenants ONA Coffee and Cobb Lane opening in the first half of 2026. Stage 2 and 3 continue the expansion, including a silo-inspired office building and a public plaza, targeting a 6-star Green Star rating.
Source 1 for Younghusband Kensington (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Younghusband Kensington (opens in new tab)
Health & Medical
ApprovedA 10-story private hospital and healthcare facility located in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct. The development features 223 overnight beds, 10 ICU rooms, 7 operating theatres, and 3 basement levels. The project was fast-tracked via the Victorian Government Development Facilitation Program to enhance specialized medical services including imaging and pathology near existing major public hospitals.
Source 1 for Errol Street Private Hospital (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Errol Street Private Hospital (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionA $150 million housing development delivering 286 new homes (50 social and 236 affordable rental) across three buildings (6 to 12 storeys). The renewal includes a 5,000sqm public park known as 'The Commons', a cafe, community room, and enhanced pedestrian/cycle links. The project features a 5-star Green Star rating and a 7-star NatHERS average rating.
Source 1 for Holland Court, Flemington housing (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Holland Court, Flemington housing (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionA staged, precinct-wide renewal of the Flemington public housing estate under the Ground Lease Model. The Holland Court development is replacing outdated towers with 286 modern, energy-efficient homes (50 social, 236 affordable). Homes Victoria leases the land to the Building Communities consortium to finance, design, build, manage, and maintain the properties for a 40-year term. The development includes 1, 2, and 3-bedroom electric apartments achieving a 5-star Green Star rating, alongside the 5,000sqm Murnalung Park, a pocket park, community room, and space for a cafe.
Source 1 for Flemington Housing Precinct Renewal (Holland Court) (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Flemington Housing Precinct Renewal (Holland Court) (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Travancore (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$365,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 11 Aug 2026
$375,000–$399,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 3 Dec 2024
$850,000–$870,000
Unit · 2 bed
Listed 13 Mar 2024
$430,000–$460,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 23 July 2026
Price not recorded
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 30 June 2026
$390,000–$420,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 22 July 2026
$375,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 27 Apr 2025
$420,000–$440,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 29 June 2026
$540,000
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 7 July 2020
$340,000–$359,990
Apartment · 2 bed
Listed 27 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 cashmere st, travancore, VIC, 3032 | — | 6 Sept 2025 | House | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| 100 baroda st, travancore, VIC, 3032 | $1.29M | 9 Aug 2025 | House | 2 | 1 | 1 | 326m² | $3,942 |
Source: Districts property records · 2 in 2025 · 10 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Travancore with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travancore | — | 2,146 | — | — | — |
| Flemington | 0.8 km | 8,489 | — | — | — |
| Parkville (Vic.) | 1.1 km | 8,103 | — | — | — |
| Kensington (Vic.) | 1.5 km | 11,707 | — | — | — |
| Ascot Vale | 1.8 km | 16,362 | — | — | — |
| North Melbourne | 2.0 km | 18,460 | — | — | — |
| Brunswick West | 2.2 km | 16,270 | — | — | — |
| Moonee Ponds | 2.3 km | 17,875 | — | — | — |
| Princes Hill | 2.6 km | 2,163 | — | — | — |
| Brunswick (Vic.) | 2.9 km | 28,637 | — | — | — |
| West Melbourne | 2.9 km | 10,133 | — | — | — |
| Carlton North | 3.2 km | 6,602 | — | — | — |
| Carlton (Vic.) | 3.3 km | 23,242 | — | — | — |
| Brunswick East | 3.7 km | 15,477 | — | — | — |
| Footscray | 4.0 km | 21,123 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Driven by young professionals
A dense and highly active development area
Average taxpayer income of $90,737
Above-average renting population
Standout school performance levels
Low median household size
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
Industry weighted employment projections in the top 20% of the nation
Population Growth
4.4
Density
9.5
Development Activity
5.2
Employment Drivers
2.8
Infrastructure Drivers
9.5
Education
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Travancore reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
According to ABS demographic data and Districts' validation of new addresses since the Census, the suburb of Travancore has an estimated population of 2,146 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 30 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 2,116. This updated figure is derived from the 2,146 residents estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, alongside 52 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 5,109 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb within the top 10% of Australian regions analyzed by Districts and highlighting the intense demand for local land. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 88.0% of the overall population growth during recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis reveals Travancore recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide
Detail
The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and a strong concentration in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.1% and an annual estimated job growth rate of 4.8%, according to Districts' statistical area summaries. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,530, while the local unemployment rate sat 5.3% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Labor force participation is exceptionally high at 84.9%, compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records show that a high proportion of 45.2% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The principal sectors of employment for residents are healthcare & social assistance, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food services. Professional & technical representation is particularly strong, running at times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only of employment, which is lower than the recorded across Greater Melbourne. Comparing the number of working residents to local job numbers suggests that a significant portion of the population travels outside the area for their employment.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Taxpayer statistics from the ATO, analyzed by Districts for the 2023 financial year, show that the suburb of Travancore ranks among the wealthiest areas in the country. The median income for local taxpayers is $70,309, with the average income reaching $90,737, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting these figures for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of $77,073 for the median and $99,466 for the average by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual weekly earnings in the 81st national percentile ($1,027), although local household incomes sit lower in the 46th percentile. Looking at earnings distribution, 38.2% of residents (819 individuals) fall into the - weekly bracket, which aligns with the broader regional figure of . Housing cost pressures are notable, with residents keeping only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability, while its SEIFA income metric sits in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Travancore features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Detail
At the time of the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Travancore consisted of 15.2% standalone houses and 84.8% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, and semi-detached properties, contrasting with metropolitan Melbourne's breakdown of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative structures. Homeownership rates in the suburb of Travancore lagged behind the city average, standing at 16.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 25.8% and rental properties making up 57.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,513, which is below the metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $351, compared to $390 in Greater Melbourne. On a national level, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Travancore features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up 49.2% of households, consisting of 12.5% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 5.9% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 50.8%, with single-person households representing 41.8% and group share houses making up 8.7% of the total. The median household size of 1.9 individuals is smaller than the metropolitan Melbourne average of 2.6.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational achievement in Travancore places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community
Detail
Residents in the suburb of Travancore show high levels of educational attainment, with 59.6% of those aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This equips the local population well for professional and academic roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational education accounts for 18.6% of qualifications for residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 9.8%.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
535m · score 94
Child Care
369m · score 73
GP
935m · score 55
Government Services
2.9km · score 96
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport services in the suburb of Travancore consist of 4 active transport stops, which include lightrail services. These stops are served by 1 separate routes that provide 2,035 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 184 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, with many residents travelling outside the area for work; private cars are the primary mode of transport at 56%, followed by trains at 12% and walking at 5%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.5 cars per household, below the regional average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 45.2% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era travel patterns.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Travancore's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Detail
Public health statistics show favorable outcomes in the suburb of Travancore, with low mortality rates and a low occurrence of chronic illnesses across all age demographics, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 63% of the population (1,342 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common chronic conditions reported by residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 11.3% and 7.8% of the population. Conversely, 73.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 72.6%. The population under the age of 65 exhibits strong health indicators. Residents aged and over represent of the population ( people), below the metropolitan average of . Health outcomes among older residents are positive and align with broader national patterns.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Travancore is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on Districts assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Travancore displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 39.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 45.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 29.4% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable local concentration at 7.5% of the population, compared to 4.4% across Greater Melbourne.
English ancestry is the most common at 17.7%, followed by Other at 16.5% and Australian ancestry at 14.6%. The suburb of Travancore also shows higher concentrations of certain groups compared to regional averages, with Indian ancestry at (compared to regionally), Spanish at (compared to ), and Italian at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Travancore's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide
Detail
The median age of 32 years in the suburb of Travancore is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, the suburb of Travancore has a high proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (35.1%) and a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (3.5%). The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is also higher than the national average of 14.6%. Recent post-Census data suggests the median age has decreased by 1.0 years to 32. Key shifts include the 15 to 24 age group growing from 14.1% to 16.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort rising from to . Meanwhile, the to cohort decreased from to , and the to group fell from to . Demographic projections for suggest further changes, with the to age group expected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of while the to group is projected to decrease by one person.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Travancore was found to possess below average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong long day care provision, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Travancore currently has an estimated 72 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 65 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 78 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 113. Birth rates in the area have averaged 16.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
8.1
Income
6.8
Age
1.4
Household Composition
0.4
Housing
2.7
Cultural Diversity
8.5
Health
7.5
Housing Cost
2.8
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts utilizes demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 projections are unavailable, the Victorian State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections are adjusted using a weighted aggregation method from the LGA to the SA2 level. Growth patterns by age bracket from these aggregations are also applied to the years 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to population growth exceeding the national median for statistical areas, with projections estimating an increase of 307 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 14.3% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,146 | 5,467,717 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 1.4% | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,116 | 4,917,750 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 88.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 14.3% | 27.3% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 5,109 | 547 | 3 |
Based on Districts' review of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across broader regions, the latest 12-month period saw employment rise by 4.8% and the labor force expand by 3.2%, which brought the unemployment rate down by 1.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded job growth of 2.1%, labor force expansion of 2.3%, and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment demand can be contextualized using Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with local employment patterns to project future opportunities. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry profile yields an estimated employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years in the suburb of Travancore.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,530 | 2,999,459 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 15.4% | 14.2% | 15.2% |
| –Professional & Technical | 14.8% | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| –Accommodation & Food | 9.5% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| Labour Force | 1,702 | 3,149,663 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 84.9% | 70.2% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 45.2% | 32.6% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 10.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 7.3% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 28 | 67 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 77,073 | 63,238 | 62,634 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 99,466 | 82,395 | 80,499 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 70,309 | 57,688 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 90,737 | 75,164 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 1,692 | 1,901 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 86 (8.1%) | 124,775 (6.3%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 100 (9.4%) | 273,317 (13.8%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 268 (25.1%) | 398,092 (20.1%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 408 (38.2%) | 649,623 (32.8%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 85 (8.0%) | 235,687 (11.9%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 120 (11.2%) | 299,065 (15.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,288 | 2,243 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 28 (5.3%) | 51,956 (3.7%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 27 (5.1%) | 126,379 (9.0%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 89 (17.0%) | 263,993 (18.8%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 221 (42.1%) | 504,114 (35.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 65 (12.4%) | 203,611 (14.5%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 95 (18.1%) | 254,163 (18.1%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 1,027 | 841 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 429 (20.0%) | 1,470,816 (26.9%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 427 (19.9%) | 1,170,091 (21.4%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 624 (29.1%) | 1,399,736 (25.6%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 537 (25.0%) | 1,099,011 (20.1%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 43 (2.0%) | 114,822 (2.1%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 86 (4.0%) | 213,241 (3.9%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 17.5% | 20.1% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 19.2% | 27.0% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 6,067 | 6,948 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 7.8 | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Travancore at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$457/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Sep 2025
+7.8%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 7.8% year on year to $457/wk (Period ending Sep 2025).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $351/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,042 | 1,781,344 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 16.7% | 30.7% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 25.8% | 38.2% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 57.5% | 31.1% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 15.2% | 67.9% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 8.8% | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 76.0% | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,513 | 2,000 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 351 | 390 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 1.4% | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 41.7% | 27.4% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 54.3% | 59.7% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 2.1% | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,264 | 1,289 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 20.6% | 24.3% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 20.7% | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,067 | 1,980,559 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,052 | 1,781,346 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 41.8% | 24.8% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 49.2% | 70.9% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 12.5% | 34.5% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 28.2% | 24.5% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 5.9% | 10.6% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 31.3% | 47.0% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 56.9% | 38.0% | 36.5% |
A substantial proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.2% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This includes 16.2% studying at the tertiary level, 4.1% in primary school, and 2.4% attending secondary school.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 59.6% | 37.0% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 35.2% | 23.7% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 20.6% | 9.9% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 8.8% | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 9.8% | 16.7% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 21.7% | 35.2% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1,767 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 359 | 805,274 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,138 | 1,056 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 90 | 97 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travancore School | Secondary | n.a | n.a | 0.26 |
| 2 | Flemington Primary School | Primary | 359 | 1138 | 0.35 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
1.2km · score 52
Hospital
829m · score 100
Shopping Centre
1.9km · score 57
Banks
2.0km · score 50
Pharmacy
888m · score 53
Fitness Centre
334m · score 99
Schools
374m · score 93
Service frequencies average 290 trips daily across the transport network, which translates to approximately 508 trips per stop each week.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 4 | 21,358 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 1 | 670 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 2,035 | 317,563 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 68 | 90 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 184 | 267 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 907 | 256 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 1.8 | 17.2 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 3,629 | 8,156 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 81 | 91 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 45.2% | 32.6% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 51.0% | 64.8% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 56.4% | 81.9% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 11.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 1.6% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 19.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 62.6% | 56.7% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 3.4% | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 73.3% | 72.6% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 20.3% | 19.3% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 5.0% | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 1.4% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 3.8% | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 7.8% | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 11.3% | 7.5% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 7.3% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 45.9% | 37.3% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 62.7% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 66.6% | 81.1% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 60.7% | 64.1% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 39.3% | 35.9% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 4.3% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 29.4% | 43.0% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 7.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 5.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 51.9% | 39.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Travancore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 32 | 37 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 6.9% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 84.3% | 67.5% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 9.2% | 15.0% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 108.0% | 22.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 19.0% | 48.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Travancore contains 1 Long Day Care centre (55 places). With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 2.0 - placing the area slightly below the national average for supply per child. With projected population growth of 14.3% between now and 2041, and 8.3% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are high female labour force participation of 70.8%.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 16.7 per 100 residents with 359 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate.
4 school catchments intersect Travancore (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 2,587 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,949 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.3 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Travancore and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts