Millicent Spencer
Broadmeadows and Tullamarine have come in as one of the top 10 fastest growing regions in the country, according to new data from KPMG.
The data shows the combined area of Tullamarine and Broadmeadows as the sixth fastest growing region with the 2022 estimated resident population sitting at 212,300.
The data shows an annual growth rate of 3.1 per cent between 2019-22 with an increase of 18,800 people residing in the area.
Hume councillor Naim Kurt said the data supports his continued advocacy for improving services to people in the growth area of Tullamarine and Broadmeadows.
“From what I’ve seen locally there are a lot of young families moving into the area and they are expecting higher levels of amenities and infrastructure, and it’s up to us as a council to deliver those services,” he said.
“That’s why I’ve been a big advocate for improving sporting infrastructure and parklands.”
Cr Kurt said people are realising that Broadmeadows is still an affordable area in close proximity to the CBD, making the area an attractive place for many to move.
“It’s close to industry, close to public transport, there are lots of amenities, and it’s close to the airport,” he said.
“There’s also a lot of infrastructure coming into the area, including a new train line to the airport.”
Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said population in his growing municipality will continue, with growth forecasted to increase by 60 per cent to 395,000 residents by 2041.
“As a resident of Melbourne’s north-west, I understand first-hand the growth opportunities facing our community and am dedicated to building a better Hume for all of us,” he said.
“In the next four years, we are spending $500 million to build new roads, reserves, playgrounds, libraries, leisure centres and community hubs to support the needs of our growing, diverse community.
“We listen to our community in growth areas to ensure Council invests in major infrastructure projects that will benefit our people in the long-term.
“As one of Australia’s fastest growing councils, we will continue to work proactively across all three tiers of government to ensure joint investment and positive outcomes for our community.”
Wyndham was the fastest growing area across Australia during this period with 34,500 additional residents. Casey came in third adding 29,400 new residents to its population, and Melton fifth with 20,500 people.
The data also uncovered the fastest growing regions in the Greater Melbourne area between 2019-22. Again Wyndham topped the list, followed by Casey and the Melton- Bacchus Marsh area. The Tullamarine- Broadmeadows area came in fourth followed by the Whittlesea- Wallan area at fifth, adding 13,800 people to its population.
