Endeavour Hills - North

Endeavour Hills - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Endavour Hills - North's population was 12,086 as of the 2021 Census. As of May 2026, it is around 12,177, an increase of 91 people (0.8%). This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 12,175 in June 2025 and 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 841 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.8% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 218 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 1.8% over the 16-year period.

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

Endeavour Hills - North recorded approximately 34 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 172 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved in FY-26 as of present. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $244,000, under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. This financial year, $6.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - North has significantly less development activity, 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing, currently 89.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and need for diverse, affordable housing options.

The estimated count of 868 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Endeavour Hills - North adding 216 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Endeavour Hills - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Dorset Road Extension, Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Endeavour Hills Specialist School, and South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades. Details on those most relevant are provided below.

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

Endeavour Hills - North has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 5.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0%. As of December 2025, 6,394 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was 65.7%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 22.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Manufacturing had particularly high representation at 1.6 times the regional average, while professional & technical services had limited presence at 6.7%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 4.0% and labour force by 4.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Melbourne experienced lower growth rates during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Endeavour Hills - North's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Endeavour Hills - North SA2 had median taxpayer income of $52,224 and average income of $60,378. These figures were below national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 in Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $57,248 and $66,186 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 54th percentile ($1,823 weekly) and personal income at the 27th percentile. Income distribution showed that 35.4% of locals (4,310 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to surrounding regions at 32.8%. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

In Endeavour Hills - North, as per the latest Census, 88.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 11.1% being semi-detached homes, apartments or other types. This differs from Melbourne's metropolitan area where 67.9% of dwellings are houses and 32.1% are other types. Home ownership in Endeavour Hills - North stood at 36.8%, with mortgaged properties at 44.4% and rented ones at 18.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,836, lower than Melbourne's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $369, compared to Melbourne's $390. Nationally, Endeavour Hills - North had lower mortgage repayments at $1,836 versus Australia's average of $1,863 and rents were also lower at $369 compared to the national figure of $375.

Endeavour Hills - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.0% of all households, including 43.6% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 15.5% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 25.6%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (19.9%). Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (9.1%), secondary (8.2%), and tertiary (5.1%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Endeavour Hills - North indicates that there are 54 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops service a mix of buses along nine individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,346 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 246 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 92%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 22.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 192 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Endeavour Hills - North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Endeavour Hills North faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 5,991 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 7.2 and 6.9% of residents respectively. About 71.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,487 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. National rankings for health indicators are broadly in line with the general population.

Endeavour Hills - North 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 - North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 51.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Endeavour Hills - North, making up 51.3% of its population. Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 26.4%, English at 13.9%, and Australian at 13.8%. Sri Lankan (2.7%), Serbian (2.3%), and Hungarian (1.0%) ethnicities are also notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.4%, and 0.3% respectively.

Endeavour Hills - North's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Endeavour Hills - North is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Comparing the two areas, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Endeavour Hills - North at 12.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.9%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 65-74 age group has grown from 10.4% to 12.4% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 4.3% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 11.7% to 10.4%. Population forecasts for Endeavour Hills - North indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 64%, reaching 1,240 people from the current 756. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are anticipated to represent 89% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.