Niddrie
At 3,321.1 residents per sq km, Niddrie packs 5,901 people into 1.78 sq km while retaining a 65.3% separate-house share. Household income sits at the 84.1st percentile, and 43.1% of adults have university qualifications, 13.0 percentage points above the national level. English and Italian ancestry lead the profile, while 36.4% work from home.
Population
5,901
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,213/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
48
Median House
$1.2M
October to December 2025
The housing mix is family-oriented: 65.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 31.3% are semi-detached and 3.3% are apartments, while 51.5% contain 3 bedrooms and 28.9% have 4 or more.
For Buyers
The housing mix is family-oriented: 65.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 31.3% are semi-detached and 3.3% are apartments, while 51.5% contain 3 bedrooms and 28.9% have 4 or more.
For Investors
An investor is buying into a mostly owner-occupied market: renting accounts for 23.3%, versus 37.8% owned outright and 37.9% with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $432 and vacancy is 7.5%, so leasing demand should be tested carefully rather than assumed, particularly after rent growth of 31.8%. The 46 development applications in 12 months create both potential competition and renewal opportunities, with dual-occupancy activity relevant to established housing stock. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may support tenant demand, but the higher vacancy rate compared with a tightly supplied market makes property selection and pricing important.
Development Activity
Total DAs
66
Last 12 Months
48
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+242.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Niddrie
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Niddrie Primary School
St John Bosco's School
Rosehill Secondary College
Niddrie Autistic School
Demographics
Niddrie's median age is 40, exactly in line with the national comparison, while the average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above the national figure. University attainment is 43.1%, 13.0 percentage points higher than the national level, but the overseas-born share is 21.4%, 0.2 points below it. English ancestry counts 1,417 people, Italian 1,205 and Irish 715, with Italian, Greek and Arabic among the leading home languages. Household formation is family-weighted: couples with children account for 50.4% of families, compared with 31.7% couples without children. Residential stability is notable, with 78.3% staying and 21.7% turnover, giving Niddrie a more settled profile than a high-churn market.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
65.3%
Houses
31.3%
Townhouse
3.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Price movement has been strong over the long run but softer after the 2025 peak. Tenure is split between 37.8% outright owners and 37.9% mortgagors, with renting at 23.3%. Compared with apartment-led markets, Niddrie's 65.3% separate-house and 31.3% semi-detached shares point to established low-rise stock; 51.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 28.9% have 4 or more.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$432
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$965
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
180
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.4%
Couples with children
31.7%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
1,625
Total families
Economy & Employment
Niddrie's employment base is anchored by healthcare, with 317 workers or 14.4%, education at 294 or 13.3% and construction at 286 or 13.0%, followed by professional and technical work at 226 and public administration at 183. This mix links household demand to essential services, building activity and skilled office work. Labour-force participation is 68.7%, full-time employment 60.9% and unemployment 4.4%, while professionals number 847 and managers 519. Household income ranks at the 84.1st percentile, and IRSD and IEO sit in deciles 9 and 8, placing socioeconomic advantage above the national midpoint.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
3,327
Unemployed
145
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
32.2%
Participation
68.7%
Employed
3,182
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.1%
Postgraduate
10.5%
Born Overseas
21.4%
Dwellings
2,203
Transport to Work
Niddrie is practical for households that drive or work from home: 55.1% travel as car drivers and 36.4% work from home, compared with only 2.6% using public transport and 1.8% walking or cycling. Four nearby schools cover two primary options, one secondary college and one government special school across Catholic and government sectors; check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can differ. Recorded crime is 36.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 213 offences, including 159 property and deception offences and 25 crimes against the person. Compared with its transport profile, the suburb's IRSAD decile 8 and IRSD decile 9 indicate above-median socioeconomic conditions, while car dependence remains the main daily trade-off.
Drive
55.1%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
36.4%
Population Forecast
+1.18%/yr
(+95 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is forecast at 1.18% a year, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 19.0% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Mixed rather than a single-direction expansion. Gentrification signals are also mixed: the suburb is scored 8 and classed Not gentrifying in one assessment, while another transition indicator is scored 45 and classed Active. Rent growth of 31.8% is higher than the 19.0% population change, indicating housing costs are moving faster than the resident base. The 46 development applications in 12 months may add renewal and some dual-occupancy supply, but established low-rise streets will keep change gradual compared with a large greenfield release.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+95
Net Internal / yr
-16
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +24% since 2011
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
213
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
36.1
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 Niddrie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Niddrie?
Local options include St John Bosco's School and Niddrie Primary School for primary years, Rosehill Secondary College, and Niddrie Autistic School. The mix includes Catholic and government providers, with 4 local schools across primary, secondary and special education. Confirm the exact enrolment zone before signing a lease or contract.
Is Niddrie safe?
Niddrie recorded 213 offences at a rate of 36.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 159 cases, while crimes against the person totalled 25. These suburb-wide figures should be compared with the exact street and property-security conditions before making a decision.
Is Niddrie good for property investment?
Niddrie can suit a long-term investor comfortable with established housing and moderate vacancy risk. Weekly rent is $432, vacancy is 7.5%, and 23.3% of households rent. There were 46 development applications in 12 months, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver, so assess competition and tenant demand property by property.
How is Niddrie's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 19.0% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.18% and overseas migration as the primary driver. Niddrie's current population is 5,901. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is scored 8 and classed Not gentrifying, indicating established growth rather than a sharp repositioning.
What development is happening in Niddrie?
Development activity is noticeable, with 46 applications recorded over 12 months. Recent examples include a dual-occupancy proposal and signage permits, so activity is not limited to new dwellings. Compared with a static planning environment, this may create more housing choice over time, while making nearby site conditions important to check before purchase.
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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