Endeavour Hills

Endeavour Hills has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the population of Endeavour Hills is estimated at around 24,786 people. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,455 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 24,761 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of additional 107 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,616 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Endeavour Hills released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, Endeavour Hills is anticipated to expand by 325 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Endeavour Hills, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data in Endeavour Hills, shows around 45 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 226 homes. So far in FY-26 (from July 2021 to present), 10 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, but development activity has been adequate relative to this decline, which is positive for buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $510,000. There have also been $46.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills records markedly lower building activity (70.0% below the regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is similarly under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 1050 people per dwelling approval, Endeavour Hills reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Endeavour Hills will gain 296 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Endeavour Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Dorset Road Extension, and Endeavour Hills Specialist School. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Endeavour Hills shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Endeavour Hills has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 5.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7%.

As of June 2025, 12,831 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is 1.0% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Endeavour Hills is somewhat below standard at 59.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employs 1.6 times the regional average.

In contrast, professional & technical services employ only 6.9% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7%, while labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Endeavour Hills' employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Endeavour Hills had a median taxpayer income of $48,072 and an average income of $56,568. These figures were below the national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively in Greater Melbourne. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,918 (median) and $63,447 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022. Census data showed household income ranked at the 49th percentile ($1,740 weekly) and personal income at the 24th percentile. Income analysis revealed that 35.4% of residents (8,774 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, reflecting regional patterns. After housing costs, 85.3% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Endeavour Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Endeavour Hills, as per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures consisted of 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Endeavour Hills stood at 37.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (43.1%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,848, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $375, slightly higher than Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Endeavour Hills's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable to the national figure of $375.

Endeavour Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 81.8% of all households, consisting of 42.9% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.2%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, aligning with Greater Melbourne's average.

Endeavour Hills performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 26.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (19.2%). Educational participation is high at 28.8%, comprising 9.1% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education.

Endeavour Hills has a network of 10 schools educating approximately 4,666 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1020) and balanced educational opportunities. The school mix includes 7 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 128 active public transport stops in Endeavour Hills, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 2,931 weekly passenger trips. The report rates transport accessibility as excellent, with residents on average located 181 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 418 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Endeavour Hills's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Endeavour Hills residents have relatively positive health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% (~12,209 people) have private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 53.6%, but close to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.1%) and arthritis (7.0%). Around 71.3% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.0%. As of 2021, about 20.3% (5,031 people) of Endeavour Hills' population is aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Endeavour Hills is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Endeavour Hills, Australia, has a high level of cultural diversity. As of the 2016 Census, 54.1% of its population spoke a language other than English at home. Additionally, 51.5% of Endeavour Hills residents were born overseas.

Christianity is the predominant religion in the area, with 51.1% of people identifying as Christian. However, Islam is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 13.2% of Endeavour Hills' population. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Endeavour Hills are Other at 27.1%, Australian at 12.6%, and English at 12.5%. The percentage of people with an Other ancestry is substantially higher than the regional average of 22.0%. Meanwhile, those identifying as English is notably lower than the regional average of 18.1%. Certain ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Endeavour Hills compared to Greater Melbourne: Sri Lankan at 3.0% vs 2.3%, Serbian at 2.4% vs 1.4%, and Hungarian at 1.0% vs 0.7%.

Endeavour Hills's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Endeavour Hills is 39 years, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (12.3% locally vs. average), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group grew from 4.4% to 6.1%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 11.1% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 14.1% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for Endeavour Hills in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 75 to 84 group expected to grow by 75%, reaching 2,640 people from 1,511. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 89% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.