White Hills (Vic.)

White Hills lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of 1st November 2025, White Hills (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 3,957. This reflects a growth of 337 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,620 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 3,646 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 24 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 687 persons per square kilometer, roughly in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. White Hills (Vic.)'s population growth rate of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region at 7.9% and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 43.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future projections anticipate exceptional growth, placing White Hills (Vic.) in the top 10 percent of national regional areas, with an expected expansion of 2,253 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 56.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees White Hills among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates White Hills averaged around 18 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 90 homes were approved, with another 8 approved in FY-26 so far. This averages out to about 5.8 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $315,000. Additionally, $4.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character.

Compared to Rest of Vic., White Hills shows approximately 68% of the construction activity per person and places among the 70th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 189 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, White Hills is expected to grow by 2,239 residents through to 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could affect this region. Notable projects are Bendigo Low Line, Prime Business Park, Elmwood Epsom, and Victory Christian College Stage 1, as detailed below.

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Employment performance in White Hills has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

White Hills has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of September 2025, there are 1,882 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is standard at 61.2%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with health care & social assistance particularly notable at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.1% employment compared to 7.5% regionally.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, labour force by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 1.0 percentage points in White Hills, contrasting with Rest of Vic.'s employment contraction of 0.7% and labour force fall of 0.6%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to White Hills's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that White Hills' median income among taxpayers is $49,236. The average income in this suburb is $60,490. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s median income is $50,954 and average income is $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest White Hills' median income would be approximately $53,298 as of September 2025, with an average income of around $65,480 during the same period. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in White Hills rank modestly, between the 28th and 38th percentiles. The largest segment comprises 32.6% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,289 individuals), which aligns with the regional trend where this cohort represents 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains, placing White Hills at the 30th percentile nationally for disposable income.

White Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

White Hills' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 90.8% houses and 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Non-Metro Vic.'s composition of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in White Hills stood at 32.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.9% and rented ones at 33.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,408. The median weekly rent in White Hills was $300, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $295. Nationally, White Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

White Hills has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 66.8% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Vic.

White Hills shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.7%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (27.8%). Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis indicates that White Hills has 31 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes, offering a total of 804 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as good, with residents located an average of 202 meters from their nearest stop.

Across all routes, there is an average of 114 trips per day, which translates to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in White Hills is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in White Hills, with notable prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 51% (~2,009 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. Mental health issues affect 11.6% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.8%. A total of 62.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 62.0% reported across Rest of Vic. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (716 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

White Hills ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

White Hills' cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (88.5%), and speaking English only at home (90.7%). Christianity is the predominant religion in White Hills, comprising 45.1% of the population. Buddhism, however, is slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Victoria, with 1.6% of White Hills' population identifying as Buddhist.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.5%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, Scottish ancestry is marginally overrepresented at 8.6%, while Sri Lankan (0.3%) and Indian (2.1%) ancestries show more significant divergences from regional averages of 0.1% and 1.0%, respectively.

White Hills's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in White Hills is 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 15.9%, while those aged 75-84 are comparatively smaller at 5.8%. From 2021 to present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.1% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in White Hills's age structure, with the 25-34 age group projected to rise substantially by 561 people (89%) from 629 to 1,191.