Roxburgh Park
A 31-year median age, 24,129 residents and a 53.3% overseas-born share give Roxburgh Park a younger, migration-led profile, while its 89.6% separate-house share keeps the market firmly family-oriented. Age is 9 years below the national figure, and overseas-born representation is 31.7 percentage points above national levels. Compared with nearby Craigieburn and Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park is especially defined by detached housing and a mortgage-belt household structure.
Population
24,129
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,629/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$735K
October to December 2025
Roxburgh Park suits buyers prioritising space, because 89.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 50.7% contain four or more bedrooms, while another 44.4% have three bedrooms. Mortgage commitments equal 24.6% of household income, while prices are 101.4% higher than in 2013. With 54.8% of households paying a mortgage and only 20.8% owning outright, competition is likely to centre on established family stock rather than apartments, which make up 1.2%.
For Buyers
Roxburgh Park suits buyers prioritising space, because 89.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 50.7% contain four or more bedrooms, while another 44.4% have three bedrooms. Mortgage commitments equal 24.6% of household income, while prices are 101.4% higher than in 2013. With 54.8% of households paying a mortgage and only 20.8% owning outright, competition is likely to centre on established family stock rather than apartments, which make up 1.2%.
For Investors
Investors get a predominantly family rental profile: 22.8% of households rent, the weekly rent is $390, and the vacancy rate is 3.9%. Rent growth of 19.3% supports income momentum, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver and can sustain tenant demand across larger homes. The 89.6% separate-house share broadens appeal to families, but the 50.7% four-bedroom-plus mix may require more capital than an apartment strategy. Only 3 development applications were recorded in 12 months, so new supply appears limited compared with a high-construction corridor. The gentrification score is 26, classified as Early signs, which points to selective upside rather than a completed uplift.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+200.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Roxburgh Park
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Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
Roxburgh Park Primary School
Roxburgh Rise Primary School
Roxburgh College
Demographics
Roxburgh Park's 24,129 residents have a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 53.3%, or 31.7 percentage points above the national share, while the university share at 36.1% is 6 points above the national comparison. Large households average 3.7 people, 1.2 above the national figure, helping explain the prevalence of family housing. Arabic is the leading listed non-English language with 2,266 speakers, and Islam has 8,246 adherents compared with 10,974 identifying with Christianity. Turnover is 15.9%, meaning 84.1% stayed at the same address, supporting local continuity even as overseas migration shapes growth.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
9.1%
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing dominates at 89.6%, with 50.7% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms and 44.4% containing three. That configuration suits 3.7-person households, but it also concentrates ownership exposure: 54.8% are paying a mortgage, 20.8% own outright and 22.8% rent. Compared with the 2013 trough, the current peak leaves little price discount for buyers, while 1.2% apartment and 9.1% semi-detached shares limit lower-cost alternatives. Mortgage-to-income is 24.6%, versus rent-to-income at 23.9%, so tenure choice is shaped more by dwelling type than a large cost gap.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $390.
$515
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $506 · units $470
HH Size
3.7
Personal Income / wk
$473
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
257
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
64.0%
Couples with children
18.0%
Couples, no children
16.9%
Single parent
5,858
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 18.1% with 901 workers, followed by Education at 11.6% and 577, Construction at 9.4% and 468, Retail at 8.2% and 406, and Manufacturing at 7.9% and 394. This mix supports essential services and trade-based work because Professionals number 1,421 and Trades 1,259, alongside 1,093 Community/Personal workers. The labour-force participation rate is 51.6%, full-time employment is 55.1% and unemployment is 10.7%, indicating weaker labour attachment than the 56.4 household-income percentile might suggest. SEIFA deciles are low for disadvantage at IRSD 1 and IRSAD 2, compared with IEO 4 and IER 5, an uneven result that may reflect income capacity alongside concentrated socioeconomic pressure.
Unemployment
10.7%
Labour Force
9,603
Unemployed
1,023
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.1%
Part-time
37.3%
Participation
51.6%
Employed
8,580
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.1%
Postgraduate
8.8%
Born Overseas
53.3%
Dwellings
6,298
Transport to Work
Daily travel is car-led: 72.5% drive, compared with 3.2% using public transport, while 17.9% work from home. Five nearby schools provide four primary options and one secondary option across four government schools and one Catholic school; families should check exact enrolment zones because boundaries can cut across suburb streets. Safety needs practical attention, with 1,241 recorded offences and a rate of 51.4 per 1,000 people; property and deception offences account for 598, above crimes against the person at 283. At 3,507.2 residents per square kilometre across 6.88 square kilometres, the setting is denser than a low-density outer fringe. IRSAD decile 2 and IRSD decile 1 point to lower socioeconomic conditions than the household income percentile of 56.4 alone might suggest.
Drive
72.5%
Public Transport
3.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.4%
Work from Home
17.9%
Population Forecast
+2.54%/yr
(+392 people/yr)
EstablishedRoxburgh Park is tracking at 2.54% annual growth, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 46.9% over 10 years, a faster trajectory than a static established suburb would imply, while the shift label is Aging. The young share has fallen 5.3 percentage points and the senior share has risen 4.0 points, so demand is likely to broaden beyond younger families. Gentrification scores differ by measure: the current score is 26 with an Early signs stage, while the shift score is 2 and Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 19.3% and worsening affordability add pressure, even as 3 planning applications in 12 months suggest limited immediate development activity.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+249
Net Internal / yr
-218
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +48% since 2011, Net internal outflow -218/yr, Strong overseas inflow +249/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,241
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
51.4
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 Roxburgh Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roxburgh Park a good suburb to live in?
Roxburgh Park can suit households wanting detached space, with 89.6% separate houses and 50.7% four-bedroom-plus homes. It is car-dependent, as 72.5% drive to work, and its crime rate is 51.4 per 1,000 people, so inspect transport and street-level conditions before choosing an address.
What schools are in Roxburgh Park?
Roxburgh Park has 5 nearby schools: 4 primary schools and 1 secondary school. The mix is 4 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address, because school access depends on catchment boundaries rather than suburb name alone.
Is Roxburgh Park safe?
Safety is mixed rather than uniform. Roxburgh Park recorded 1,241 offences at a rate of 51.4 per 1,000 people, including 598 property and deception offences and 283 crimes against the person. Compare the exact street, lighting, parking and local movement patterns before buying or renting.
Is Roxburgh Park good for property investment?
Investment demand has support from a $390 weekly rent, 3.9% vacancy rate and 19.3% rent growth. However, only 3 planning applications were recorded over 12 months, while 22.8% of households rent. The gentrification score is 26 with an Early signs stage, so assess holding costs and tenant demand rather than relying on growth alone.
How is Roxburgh Park's population changing?
Roxburgh Park has 24,129 residents today and is on an Aging trajectory. Wider-area population change is 46.9% over 10 years, with a 2.54% annual trend driven primarily by overseas migration. The young share fell 5.3 percentage points while the senior share rose 4.0 points, indicating growth alongside gradual ageing.
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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