Weir Views
At a median age of 27, Weir Views is 13 years younger than the national median, which shapes nearly every characteristic of this rapidly expanding outer-western suburb of Melton. Population grew 93.8% over the decade and is still tracking at 3.68% annual growth, adding roughly 840 residents a year. House prices sit at $565,000, roughly half the Melbourne inner-ring median, which is why 52.3% of households are carrying a mortgage. With a SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 and IRSAD decile of 1, the suburb ranks in the most-disadvantaged tier nationally, but the story is one of concentrated financial pressure on young families rather than entrenched poverty.
Population
4,348
Median Age
27.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,780/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$565K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price is $565,000 as of April-June 2024, down slightly from the 2022 peak of $575,000, a 1.7% decline that reflects broader VIC market softening. Over 14 years from 2013, prices rose 72.5% from $327,500, a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99%, with 79.7% having 4 or more bedrooms, which suits the large average household size of 3.3 persons. Mortgage repayments average $1,800 per month, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Only 6% of dwellings are owned outright, compared to well over 30% in more established suburbs, because this is a suburb of recent first-home buyers rather than long-term owners.
For Buyers
The median house price is $565,000 as of April-June 2024, down slightly from the 2022 peak of $575,000, a 1.7% decline that reflects broader VIC market softening. Over 14 years from 2013, prices rose 72.5% from $327,500, a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99%, with 79.7% having 4 or more bedrooms, which suits the large average household size of 3.3 persons. Mortgage repayments average $1,800 per month, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Only 6% of dwellings are owned outright, compared to well over 30% in more established suburbs, because this is a suburb of recent first-home buyers rather than long-term owners.
For Investors
Rental demand is genuine at 41.7% of dwellings, well above national averages, with a weekly rent of $352. However, the vacancy rate of 7.5% is elevated, suggesting supply is keeping pace with or slightly exceeding tenant demand. Net internal migration adds 990 residents annually and overseas migration adds a further 185, providing a structural demand floor. Rent grew 44.6% over the decade, which tracks closely with price appreciation and keeps yields roughly stable. With only 5 planning applications lodged in the past 12 months, new supply is modest relative to the suburb's 4,348 residents and ongoing population additions of 840 per year. The investment case rests on long-run capital growth from continued population expansion rather than near-term yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Weir Views iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School
Prep-6 · 473 students
Demographics
The median age of 27 is 13 years below the national figure, placing Weir Views among the youngest suburbs in Australia. Overseas-born residents make up 43.8% of the population, which is 22.2 percentage points above the national average, and the top non-English languages are Punjabi (242 speakers), Urdu (92), Samoan (63), Bengali (61) and Hindi (41). This language profile reflects a South Asian and Pacific Island community that is notably larger than the state average. The average household size of 3.3 is 0.8 above national, consistent with the 64% of families who are couples with children. University qualifications reach 34.4%, which is 4.3 points above the national figure, a notably high rate given the decile 1 SEIFA disadvantage ranking.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.0%
Houses
1.0%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Almost every dwelling in Weir Views is a separate house at 99%, and 79.7% have 4 or more bedrooms, the stock of a suburb built for large families. Tenure splits show 52.3% are mortgaged, 41.7% renting and only 6% owned outright, compared to the national outright-ownership rate that exceeds 30% in many established areas. The median house price of $565,000 is down 1.7% from the $575,000 peak in 2022. The long-run story is stronger: prices rose from $327,500 in 2013, a 72.5% gain over 14 years. Mortgage stress sits at 23.4% of income, below the 30% threshold, and rent-to-income at 19.8% is also comfortable, though both ratios leave limited buffer for households already carrying a single income or facing employment gaps.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (Apr-Jun 2024)
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$352
Census 2021
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$825
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
101
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
13.0%
Couples, no children
3,773
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing sector at 17.7% (208 workers), followed by Transport at 11.3% (133), Construction at 10.1% (119), Education at 8.2% (97) and Retail at 8.0% (94). By occupation, Machinery and Drivers lead with 312 workers, reflecting the suburb's proximity to logistics corridors west of Melbourne. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, higher than the state average, and participation at 63.6% is modest, partly because 754 residents are outside the labour force entirely. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 means Weir Views ranks in the lowest relative-advantage tier nationally, though personal weekly income of $825 and household income at the 62.8th percentile nationally show the gap is compressed by high household size and dual earners.
Unemployment
13.2%
Labour Force
10,057
Unemployed
1,328
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.5%
Part-time
24.0%
Participation
63.6%
Employed
1,677
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.4%
Postgraduate
11.6%
Born Overseas
43.8%
Dwellings
1,229
Transport to Work
Transport infrastructure lags population growth, with 89.2% of residents commuting by car and only 4.1% using public transport, compared to much higher rates in established Melbourne suburbs. The crime rate of 105.8 incidents per 1,000 residents is elevated, and property offences account for 229 of the 460 total incidents. Rent-to-income at 19.8% and mortgage-to-income at 23.4% mean neither tenure group is under acute financial stress, which supports neighbourhood stability despite the decile 1 IRSAD ranking. Volunteering runs at 8.0% and only 4.1% of residents need daily assistance, consistent with a young, able-bodied population profile.
Drive
89.2%
Public Transport
4.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+3.68%/yr
(+840 people/yr)
High GrowthPopulation expanded 93.8% over the decade, one of the highest growth rates recorded, and the trend projects an annual addition of 840 residents at 3.68% per year. Medium forecasts put the broader area population at 26,143 by 2031, up from around 22,821 in 2025. Internal migration is the dominant driver at 990 net arrivals per year, nearly five times the overseas contribution of 185. The gentrification stage is classified as New Development, meaning the suburb is still in its formative build-out phase rather than undergoing demographic transition of an existing community. Affordability has worsened slightly, moving from 47.6% in 2011 to 50.1% in 2021, and real income growth of 11.8% over the period has not fully offset rising housing costs. The 44.0% turnover rate reflects a mobile young population still settling in.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+185
Net Internal / yr
+990
Gentrification Signal
New development
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
460
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
105.8
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 Weir Views compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Weir Views a good suburb to live in?
Weir Views suits young families buying their first home at a $565,000 median, with 99% detached houses and large 4-plus bedroom stock.
What is the median house price in Weir Views?
The median house price is $565,000 as of April-June 2024, down from a $575,000 peak in 2022. Since 2013, prices have risen 72.5% from $327,500, a compound annual rate of 4.0% over 14 years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%.
What schools are in Weir Views?
Families rely on schools in the wider Melton local government area. University qualifications among residents reach 34.4%, which is 4.3 points above the national figure, indicating strong educational aspiration despite limited local schooling.
Is Weir Views safe?
The crime rate in Weir Views is 105.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 460 total incidents. Property and deception offences are the largest category at 229 incidents, followed by crimes against the person at 96. This rate is above the VIC state average, placing it in the higher-crime tier compared to more established suburbs.
Is Weir Views good for property investment?
Weir Views has a 41.7% renter share and weekly rent of $352, with vacancy at 7.5%. Rent grew 44.6% over the decade. Net migration adds over 1,175 residents annually, supporting demand. The 4.0% CAGR over 14 years is solid for an outer suburb, though the $565,000 median against $352 weekly rent implies a gross yield near 3.2%.
How is Weir Views's population changing?
The population grew 93.8% over the decade, reaching 4,348 residents, with annual growth running at 3.68% or around 840 new residents per year. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching 26,143 by 2031. Internal migration drives most growth at 990 net arrivals annually, with overseas migration adding 185 more.
What languages are spoken in Weir Views?
With 43.8% of residents born overseas, 22.2 percentage points above the national average, Weir Views has a highly multicultural profile. The most common non-English languages are Punjabi (242 speakers), Urdu (92), Samoan (63), Bengali (61) and Hindi (41), reflecting a strong South Asian and Pacific Island community.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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