Noble Park
At 32,257 residents and 3,771.4 people per sq km, Noble Park is a dense suburb with a median age of 35, five years below the national figure. For buyers comparing Noble Park with nearby Springvale or Dandenong, its 65.1% separate-house share points to an established, house-led market rather than a predominantly apartment setting. The mix supports family demand, but a 7.3% unemployment rate and IRSAD decile 2 suggest affordability and access remain important considerations.
Population
32,257
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,382/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
35
Median House
$850K
October to December 2025
The typical stock is family-oriented: 47.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms, 15.8% have 4 or more, and 65.1% are separate houses, compared with 18.9% apartments and 16.0% semi-detached dwellings. Three-bedroom homes are higher than 4-plus-bedroom homes, giving buyers more choice at the middle of the family market. The mortgage-to-income figure is 27.5%, with no recorded mortgage-stress flag. Smaller dwellings and subdivision potential may suit buyers seeking a lower entry point.
For Buyers
The typical stock is family-oriented: 47.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms, 15.8% have 4 or more, and 65.1% are separate houses, compared with 18.9% apartments and 16.0% semi-detached dwellings. Three-bedroom homes are higher than 4-plus-bedroom homes, giving buyers more choice at the middle of the family market. The mortgage-to-income figure is 27.5%, with no recorded mortgage-stress flag. Smaller dwellings and subdivision potential may suit buyers seeking a lower entry point.
For Investors
Noble Park has a sizeable rental base: 41.1% of households rent, higher than the 27.5% owning outright, with weekly rent at $341. Vacancy is 7.8%, so investors should allow for competition from available stock rather than assume scarcity will lift rents quickly. The suburb recorded 30 development matters in 12 months, including subdivision activity that may add future rental supply. Annual growth is forecast at 0.99%, driven primarily by overseas migration, while 63.9% of residents were born overseas.
Development Activity
Total DAs
88
Last 12 Months
35
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Noble Park
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Noble Park English Language School
Carwatha College P-12
Harrisfield Primary School
Noble Park Primary School
St Anthony's School
Demographics
Noble Park's median age is 35, five years below the national figure, and its average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above national. Overseas-born residents account for 63.9%, 42.3 percentage points above the national share, while university attainment is 39.1%, 9 points above national. Like nearby Springvale and Dandenong, the suburb has a strongly international profile, with Vietnamese ancestry recorded for 4,132 residents and Buddhism for 5,896. Mobility is moderate: 78.2% stayed at the same address and 21.8% moved, helping sustain established networks while overseas migration continues to refresh demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
65.1%
Houses
16.0%
Townhouse
18.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split between 27.5% outright owners, 30.0% mortgage holders and 41.1% renters, so renting is higher than either ownership category. The dwelling base is led by 3-bedroom homes at 47.9%, followed by 2-bedroom homes at 29.6%, while apartments account for 18.9%. This mix makes land, subdivision and adaptable family homes more relevant than a purely apartment-led strategy.
Mortgage / mo
$1,647
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $341.
$520
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $550 · units $495
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$628
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
939
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.2%
Couples with children
32.2%
Couples, no children
20.6%
Single parent
7,975
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Noble Park's largest industry at 20.4% of employment, higher than manufacturing at 11.9%; retail is 7.7%, professional and technical services 7.7%, and education 7.5%. The occupation mix spans labourers at 2,819, professionals at 2,081, trades at 1,911, community and personal services at 1,876, and machinery or drivers at 1,866. Full-time employment is 57.7%, participation is 56.8%, and unemployment is 7.3%. Socioeconomic measures are uneven: IEO is decile 4, while IER, IRSD and IRSAD are each decile 2. That gap suggests education and occupation outcomes are higher than broader disadvantage measures, so household budgets may remain more sensitive than the healthcare share alone implies.
Unemployment
7.3%
Labour Force
15,333
Unemployed
1,119
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.7%
Part-time
35.8%
Participation
56.8%
Employed
14,214
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
39.1%
Postgraduate
11.6%
Born Overseas
63.9%
Dwellings
11,057
Transport to Work
Daily travel is car-led: 69.6% drive, compared with 5.3% using public transport, 1.3% walking or cycling and 15.5% working from home. Eight schools provide practical local coverage across government and Catholic sectors, including primary, secondary, P-12 and language-school options; exact enrolment zones still matter because they can cross suburb boundaries. Safety requires context: 2,749 recorded offences equate to 85.2 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences at 1,391, above crimes against the person at 534. IRSAD decile 2 is below the middle of the national scale, so transport access, school fit and household services are important to daily livability.
Drive
69.6%
Public Transport
5.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
15.5%
Population Forecast
+0.99%/yr
(+138 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than rapid, with an annual trend of 0.99% and a Stable trajectory. Overseas migration is the primary driver, consistent with 63.9% of residents born overseas. Population change across the wider area is 12.1% over 10 years, while the gentrification signal is at the Early signs stage with a score of 26. The wider shift assessment records an Active stage and score of 45, alongside 32.4% rent growth and a 28.7% rise in real income. The 5.2% COVID dip was followed by 5.8% recovery, so demand has recovered but remains more established than high-growth. Thirty development matters in 12 months add to infill pressure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+486
Net Internal / yr
-297
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -297/yr, Strong overseas inflow +486/yr, COVID recovered (-5% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
2,749
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
85.2
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 Noble Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noble Park a good suburb to live in?
Noble Park can suit households wanting established services, a multicultural setting and mostly house-based housing. It has 32,257 residents, 65.1% separate houses and 8 local schools across government and Catholic sectors. Trade-offs include car dependence at 69.6%, IRSAD decile 2 and a crime rate of 85.2 per 1,000 residents.
What schools are in Noble Park?
Noble Park has 8 local schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary college, 1 P-12 school and 1 language school. Seven are government schools and 1 is Catholic. Options include Noble Park Primary School, Noble Park Secondary College and Carwatha College P-12. Check exact enrolment zones because boundaries can affect access.
Is Noble Park safe?
Safety is mixed and should be assessed at the street and address level. There were 2,749 recorded offences, equal to 85.2 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 1,391 incidents, compared with 534 crimes against the person. Buyers and renters should inspect the immediate setting and compare recent conditions before deciding.
Is Noble Park good for property investment?
Noble Park has investable rental demand, with 41.1% of households renting and weekly rent of $341. However, the 7.8% vacancy rate is higher than a tight-market assumption would suggest. Annual growth is forecast at 0.99%, with overseas migration the primary driver, and 30 development matters may add supply. Property selection and purchase price remain important.
How is Noble Park's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 12.1% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 0.99% and a Stable trajectory. Overseas migration is the primary driver, consistent with 63.9% of residents being born overseas. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 26, so change appears gradual rather than a rapid reset of the suburb.
What languages are spoken in Noble Park?
Noble Park has strong language diversity. Khmer is recorded for 1,246 residents, Punjabi for 933, Sinhal for 483, Mandarin for 335 and Canton for 300. This profile aligns with the suburb's 63.9% overseas-born population and can support culturally specific shops, services and community connections.
What development is happening in Noble Park?
Noble Park recorded 30 development matters over 12 months, indicating ongoing planning and infill activity. Recent examples include subdivision proposals creating 3 lots and another application for 4 lots. This may gradually increase dwelling choice and rental supply, although buyers should check the individual site's planning controls, access and neighbourhood impact.
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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