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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of White Hills (Vic.) is around 3,958. This reflects a 9.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,620 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,646 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 687 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively inline with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. White Hills' growth exceeded that of the SA4 region (8.0%) and the Rest of Vic., marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 43.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 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 also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing White Hills in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. The area is expected to expand by 2,261 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 56.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis shows White Hills averaged around 18 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 90 homes were approved, with another 8 so far in FY-26. This translates to about 5.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Supply has not kept pace with demand, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes is around $315,000. In FY-26, $4.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating 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 nationally. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature. There are approximately 189 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating an expanding market. By 2041, White Hills is expected to grow by 2,243 residents according to AreaSearch's latest 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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Nine projects identified by AreaSearch may impact this region. Notable ones are Bendigo Low Line, Prime Business Park, Elmwood Epsom, and Victory Christian College Stage 1. The following details those most relevant:.

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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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of September 2025, 1,880 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate by 1.2%, at 3.8%.

Workforce participation is fairly standard at 66.3% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. A low 13.4% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with a notable concentration in health care at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.1%, compared to the regional average of 7.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that White Hills' employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, with variations across industry sectors.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, White Hills' median income among taxpayers is $49,236. The average income in the suburb is $60,490. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s median income is $50,954 with an average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $53,298 (median) and $65,480 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, White Hills' household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 28th and 38th percentiles. The largest segment of residents earns $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with this cohort comprising 32.6% (1,290 residents). After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains, ranking at the 30th percentile nationally.

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). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic. had 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in White Hills was at 32.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.9%) or rented (33.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in White Hills was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430 and significantly below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for White Hills was $300, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 aligns with 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 prevalent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.8% and certificates make up 27.8%. Educational participation is high at 28.1%, including 10.2% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing 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

White Hills has 31 active public transport stops. These are served by 7 different routes, offering a total of 804 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 202 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 114 trips per day, equating 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, as assessed by AreaSearch.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,010 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (11.6%) and arthritis (9.8%). 62.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of Vic. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. White Hills has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (712 people), lower than the 23.9% in Rest of Vic. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging, with national rankings broadly inline with the general population.

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, as per the findings, was below average in cultural diversity. Its population composition showed that 90.4% were citizens, 88.5% were born in Australia, and 90.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 45.1% of White Hills' population.

Notably, Buddhism was overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to 1.0% across Rest of Vic.. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.5%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (10.6%). Other ethnic groups showed significant differences: Scottish was notably higher at 8.6% (vs regional 8.8%), Sri Lankan was at 0.3% (vs regional 0.1%), and Indian was at 2.1% (vs regional 0.8%).

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

The median age in White Hills is 37 years, which is lower than 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 16.3%, while those aged 75-84 are smaller at 5.9%. Since 2021, the 35-44 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.4% of the population, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in White Hills' age structure, with the 25-34 age group projected to rise substantially by 547 people (85%) from 645 to 1,193.