HumevaleVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3757 · Whittlesea
Daily life in Humevale is likely to be quiet and community-focused, with a high percentage of residents working from home (24.3%). The suburb has a strong car culture, with 54.5% of residents driving to work, while only 2.1% use public transport. The community has a high level of home ownership, with 48.2% of homes owned outright and 41.8% owned with a mortgage.
The read
What living here is actually like
Humevale is a small rural suburb with a total population of 348 people. The median age is 43, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature community. The suburb is predominantly composed of family households, with 80.0% of households being family-based. Couples with children make up 44.1% of the community, while couples without children account for 32.4%. The area is characterized by separate houses, with 99.1% of dwellings being separate houses, significantly higher than the Victorian average of 73.4%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Humevale · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 80 |
| Retirees | 75 |
| Professionals | 70 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households - 80.0%
- Predominance of separate houses - 99.1%
- Above average household income - $2,266 weekly
- Good proportion of couples with children - 44.1%
Against the state
How Humevale differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 99.1% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 24.3% |
| Drove a car | 54.5% |
| Public transport | 2.1% |
| Walked only | 2.1% |
| Car passenger | 2.6% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median household income - $2,266 weekly (vs VIC $1,759)
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing - 90.0% owned
- High percentage of separate houses - 99.1% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Strong community of professionals and trades workers - 20.1% each
- Majority English-speaking - 92.0% speak only English at home
Things to be aware of
- Limited public transport options - only 2.1% use public transport
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger buyers
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor degrees - 19.6% (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited rental market - only 4.5% rented properties
- Potential isolation due to rural setting and car dependency
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.