Kurunjang
The suburb has a median age of 34, six years below the national figure, and 50.8% of homes are mortgaged. Compared with nearby Melton and Melton West, Kurunjang is best read as a detached-home, mortgage-led market with a 2.8-person average household and 1.49% annual growth. Its university share of 19.5% and overseas-born population of 24.7% point to a practical family profile rather than a highly tertiary-educated one.
Population
10,711
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,550/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$610K
October to December 2025
Kurunjang suits buyers prioritising a conventional family layout: 93.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 45.1% have four or more bedrooms and 50.6% have three bedrooms. Mortgage costs equal 22.6% of household income, compared with 20.7% for rent, and 50.8% of homes are mortgaged. Compared with nearby Melton and Melton West, inspect block size, renovation needs and school zoning at address level because the detached-house share can hide street-by-street differences.
For Buyers
Kurunjang suits buyers prioritising a conventional family layout: 93.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 45.1% have four or more bedrooms and 50.6% have three bedrooms. Mortgage costs equal 22.6% of household income, compared with 20.7% for rent, and 50.8% of homes are mortgaged. Compared with nearby Melton and Melton West, inspect block size, renovation needs and school zoning at address level because the detached-house share can hide street-by-street differences.
For Investors
For investors, Kurunjang combines a $321 weekly median rent with a 5.5% vacancy rate and a 23.9% renting share. The rental base is smaller than the mortgage cohort, with 50.8% of dwellings mortgaged, so tenant demand should be assessed by property type rather than assumed across the whole suburb. Four development applications were recorded in 12 months, including subdivision activity, which suggests modest rather than large-scale pipeline pressure. The 1.49% annual growth trend is driven by overseas migration, while rents have grown 25.9% across the shift period. Check insurance, property management and local leasing evidence before committing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
14
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+66.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kurunjang
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Kurunjang Secondary College
Demographics
Kurunjang’s median age is 34, which is 6 years below the national figure, but its trajectory is aging as the senior share has increased 5.4 percentage points and the young share has fallen 2.1 points. University attainment is 19.5%, 10.6 points below the national level, while 24.7% of residents were born overseas, 3.1 points above the national comparison. English, Maltese, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 3,201, 850, 753 and 751; Punjabi is the most common listed non-English language at 121 people. Couples with children make up 46.0% of families, and 81.1% stayed at the same address, so household continuity is higher than the 18.9% turnover rate. Compared with nearby Melton and Melton West, this points to a settled family base with gradual age change rather than rapid churn.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.9%
Houses
5.7%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Kurunjang is overwhelmingly a detached-house market: separate houses account for 93.9%, semi-detached dwellings 5.7% and apartments only 0.3%. Across the longer series, the median rose 112.5% from 2013 to 2025, equal to a 4.0% CAGR over 19 years, so the price direction is higher even after allowing for quarter-to-quarter movement. Tenure is split between 24.5% owned outright, 50.8% mortgaged and 23.9% rented. The typical stock is three or four-plus bedrooms, at 50.6% and 45.1%, compared with only 0.3% apartments and 4.0% two-bedroom homes. Compared with nearby Melton and Melton West, buyers should focus on land, age and condition because headline medians do not describe every detached property.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$321
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$702
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
207
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.0%
Couples with children
30.3%
Couples, no children
22.2%
Single parent
2,843
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kurunjang’s employment base is led by healthcare at 15.8% and 439 workers, construction at 13.8% and 382, education at 11.0% and 305, transport at 8.7% and 240, and retail at 8.0% and 222. That mix aligns with the main occupations: trades at 767, clerical and administration at 692, machinery and driving at 660, community and personal services at 626, and labouring at 551. The participation rate is 61.9%, full-time employment is 60.2% and unemployment is 7.3%, so commuting and job access matter because many households rely on practical, service and logistics work. Household income is $1,550 weekly, around the 49.3 percentile, while disadvantage is visible in an IEO decile of 2 and IRSAD decile of 2; the IER decile is 5 and IRSD is 3. Compared with a higher-income suburb, that split suggests reasonable economic activity but tighter education and resource conditions.
Unemployment
7.3%
Labour Force
5,135
Unemployed
373
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.2%
Part-time
32.1%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
4,762
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.5%
Postgraduate
3.9%
Born Overseas
24.7%
Dwellings
3,566
Transport to Work
Daily life in Kurunjang is strongly car dependent: 74.4% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.9% using public transport, while 17.7% work from home. That pattern makes private vehicle access important for commuting, shopping and school runs. There is one local secondary school, Kurunjang Secondary College, in the government sector; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across nearby streets. Recorded crime was 443 offences, or 41.4 per 1,000 residents, led by 163 property and deception offences and 134 crimes against the person. The IRSAD decile is 2 and the median age is 34, below the national figure by 6 years, so household needs and affordability may matter more than premium amenity. Compared with suburbs with stronger transit use, Kurunjang rewards buyers who value driveway access and local routine over rail-oriented living.
Drive
74.4%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
17.7%
Population Forecast
+1.49%/yr
(+180 people/yr)
EstablishedKurunjang is on an established growth path, with the annual trend at 1.49% and overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 15.4% over 10 years, so demand is still expanding even as the trajectory is labelled Aging. That shift is linked to a 5.4 percentage-point rise in the senior share and a 2.1-point fall in the young share, while affordability worsened from 42.7% in 2011 to 45.6% in 2021 and real income growth was -4.1%. The gentrification score is 5, with the stage recorded as Not gentrifying. Compared with a fast-repositioning inner market, Kurunjang’s growth is more likely to come from migration and established housing demand than rapid tenure change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+82
Net Internal / yr
-112
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +16% since 2011, Net internal outflow -112/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
443
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
41.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kurunjang compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kurunjang a good suburb to live in?
Kurunjang can suit households seeking detached housing, with 93.9% of dwellings separate houses and 45.1% containing four or more bedrooms. The trade-off is car reliance: 74.4% drive to work and only 1.9% use public transport, while the IRSAD decile is 2. Compare the exact street, school zone and commute before deciding.
What schools are in Kurunjang?
Kurunjang has one named secondary school, Kurunjang Secondary College, which is government-operated. The suburb has 10,711 residents, but enrolment eligibility depends on the exact address and year level. Families should confirm the current zone, transport options and out-of-area rules before signing a contract.
Is Kurunjang safe?
Kurunjang recorded 443 offences, equivalent to 41.4 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 163, followed by crimes against the person at 134. Treat that as a suburb-wide rate, then compare the exact street, lighting, parking and recent local incidents before buying or renting.
How is Kurunjang's population changing?
Kurunjang’s wider-area population change is 15.4% over 10 years, with the annual trend at 1.49% and overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share rose 5.4 points while the young share fell 2.1 points. That means growth can continue while the age mix changes.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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