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Population
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
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of White Hills (Vic.) is around 3,640. This figure reflects a growth of 20 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,620. AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 3,588 in June 2025, combined with validation of 22 new addresses since the Census date, supports this increase. The population density is approximately 631 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed about 43.0% to recent population gains, with other factors such as interstate and overseas migration also being positive influences.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels and applying growth rates by age group across all areas until 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth for White Hills (Vic.), placing it in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 1,628 persons, reflecting a total increase of 43.3% over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees White Hills recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows White Hills averaged around 18 new dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 90 homes were approved, with a further 14 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these past five financial years. However, this figure has eased to -0.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting better supply availability.
New properties are constructed at an average value of $315,000. This year, $4.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of Vic., White Hills shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and places among the 72nd 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 178 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, White Hills is expected to grow by 1,576 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Infrastructure
White Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Bendigo Low Line, Prime Business Park, Elmwood Epsom, and Victory Christian College Stage 1. The following details projects likely to be most relevant.
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Larni Garingilang Central Hub, Bendigo Botanic Gardens
Larni Garingilang, meaning 'home of growth' in Dja Dja Wurrung language, is a central hub and cultural precinct within the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. Opened in October 2022, the project features a visitor information centre, the Omari cafe and function centre, community rooms, and educational spaces. The site integrates sustainable water management through wetlands and a stormwater harvesting system, alongside an Indigenous garden designed in collaboration with the Dja Dja Wurrung community to reflect the 'Upside Down Country' concept of land remediation.
Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Greater Bendigo Managed Growth Strategy
Long-term residential growth framework adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo on 16 September 2024 to guide housing and settlement planning to 2056. The strategy plans for about 87,000 additional residents and 38,000 additional dwellings, with a strong focus on infill housing, housing diversity, safer settlement planning, environmental constraints and growth areas including Huntly, Maiden Gully, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Jackass Flat and Ravenswood as an investigation area. Implementation is being pursued through proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C287gben. As of early 2026, the Minister for Planning has appointed the Bushfire Planning Advisory Committee to provide independent advice on bushfire settlement planning and whether proposed Amendment C287gben can be considered for authorisation.
Epsom Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A comprehensive $18-25 million redevelopment of Epsom Village Shopping Centre featuring new retail tenancies including Carl's Jr, Dan Murphy's, Domino's, a medical centre with GP clinic, allied health and wellness facilities, and yoga studio. The project includes major facade upgrades, refurbishment of car parks with new Woolworths Click & Collect bays, internal mall foyer and amenities upgrades, and a $3 million upgrade to the dangerous Howard Street and Midland Highway intersection with new traffic signals, dedicated turning lanes, and bike lanes. The development maintains the centre's identity as a daily convenience shopping hub while transforming it into a modern community wellness destination.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
Bendigo is undergoing a major transformation in sporting and events facilities through the Victorian Government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. The Bendigo Sports Package includes upgrades to three key venues. Bendigo Stadium will receive a new 2-court annex, upgrades to existing courts 9 and 10, solar panels, backup generator, new lighting for 12 outdoor netball courts, and car park and accessibility improvements. The Sky Lounge will also receive minor upgrades. Bendigo Showgrounds will feature a new multipurpose pavilion, redeveloped arena, and upgrades to all four entrances and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls Club and Bendigo Croquet Club will benefit from 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 refurbished croquet greens, clubhouse upgrades, and accessibility improvements. Fairbrother Pty Ltd has been appointed as head contractor for Bendigo Stadium. These upgrades will help attract more sporting events, create local jobs, and support regional businesses while ensuring world-class facilities for community use.
Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade - Electronic Train Order (ETO) System
Delivery of a modernised electronic train order (ETO) system on the Bendigo regional network, covering the corridors to Swan Hill and Echuca. The ETO system enables additional services to Epsom and Eaglehawk and supports tripled weekday services between Bendigo and Echuca, along with faster, more reliable journeys.
Maiden Gully Growth Area
Key residential growth area identified for at least 25% of Bendigo's new residential growth over 20 years. Residential framework plan in progress. Includes Forest Edge development with mixed density housing.
Bendigo Airport Business Park
The Bendigo Airport Business Park is a key component of the $12 million Bendigo Airport terminal expansion and redevelopment project, completed in April 2024. The business park provides nine commercial lots (600-1,357 mý) for long-term lease in the landside precinct, each with road frontage, services, and direct airport access for freight and passengers. It complements the expanded terminal (four times larger than before) and supports the airport's growth to 200,000 annual passengers by 2034. Expressions of interest for the nine lots remain open as of November 2025, with additional lots planned for future release.
Employment
Employment performance in White Hills has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally
White Hills has an unemployment rate of 5.0% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in White Hills is 57.3%, below Regional Vic.'s 61.0%.
A low 13.4% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with notable concentration in health care & social assistance at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 2.1% employment compared to 7.5% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population.
Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.1%, alongside a 2.7% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.6%, the labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to White Hills's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows White Hills' median income among taxpayers is $49,236, with an average of $60,490. This is below the national average and compares to Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $53,973 (median) and $66,309 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in White Hills rank modestly, between the 28th and 38th percentiles. The largest segment comprises 32.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,186 residents), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 30.3%. After housing, 85.5% of income remains, ranking at the 30th percentile nationally.
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Housing
White Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
The dwelling structure in White Hills, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.8% houses and 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% 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, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $300, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, White Hills's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
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 make up 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 Regional Vic. average.
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Local Schools & Education
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 most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, 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% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.2%), secondary (7.0%), and tertiary (3.8%).
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.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
White Hills has 31 operational public transport stops. These are served by 7 routes offering a total of 804 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents usually living 202 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 94%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 114 trips daily, resulting in approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
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.
AreaSearch's assessment shows notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 51% (~1,848 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 11.6 and 9.8% of residents respectively. 62.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age population faces significant health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. As of 2021, 19.0% (691 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 had a low level of cultural diversity, with 90.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (88.5%), and speaking English only at home (90.7%). Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 45.1% of residents. Buddhism, however, was more prevalent than average, comprising 1.6% compared to Regional Vic's 1.0%.
In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.5%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was slightly overrepresented at 8.6%, Sri Lankan at 0.3%, and Indian at 2.1% compared to regional averages of 8.8%, 0.1%, and 0.8% respectively.
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Age
White Hills's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in White Hills is 37 years, which is lower than Regional 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 15.0%, while those aged 65-74 are smaller at 10.7% compared to Regional Vic.. Since 2021, the 35-44 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.4% of the population, while the 15-24 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 age group is expected to rise significantly, increasing by 369 people (68%) from 546 to 915.