Endeavour Hills - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Endeavour Hills - North's population is around 12,159 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 73 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,086 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,151 in June 2024 and an additional 89 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 840 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 79.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth of national statistical areas, with Endeavour Hills - North expected to grow by 292 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, indicating a total increase of 2.3% over the 17 years.

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 has recorded approximately 34 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 172 homes approved over the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and an additional five approved so far in FY-26. The population has declined recently, yet development activity has been adequate relative to this decline, which is favourable for buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost of $422,000, aligning with regional trends.

In FY-26 alone, $6.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - North has significantly less development activity, at 54.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 89.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 868 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections show Endeavour Hills - North adding approximately 283 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Endeavour Hills - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Dorset Road Extension, Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Hallam North and Heatherton Road Upgrade, and Endeavour Hills Specialist School, with the following detailing those of most relevance.

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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 is 5.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 6406 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation stands at 59.6%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Manufacturing has particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence with 6.7% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force grew by 4.4%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Melbourne experienced similar trends but with slightly lower growth and increase rates. State-level data from Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Endeavour Hills - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting that these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Endeavour Hills - North was $48,872 and average $57,660 in financial year 2022. These figures are below national averages of $54,892 for Greater Melbourne. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $53,813 and $63,489 respectively, based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 55th percentile ($1,823 weekly) and personal income at the 27th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 35.4% of locals (4,304 people), earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to surrounding regions' trends. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses. Endeavour Hills - North's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

As per the latest Census, Endeavour Hills - North's dwelling structures consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Endeavour Hills - North stood at 36.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.4% and rented ones at 18.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,836, lower than Melbourne metro's $1,900. The median weekly rent figure was $369, similar to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Endeavour Hills - North had lower mortgage repayments ($1,836 vs Australia's $1,863) and rents ($369 vs Australia's $375).

Endeavour Hills - North features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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 make up the remaining 18.0%, comprising 15.5% lone person households and 2.6% group households of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

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%, substantially 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 prominent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 19.9%. Educational participation is high at 28.7%, including 9.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Endeavour Hills - North's five schools have a combined enrollment of 3,077 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1028) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 25.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.0, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The analysis of public transport in Endeavour Hills - North shows that there are currently 54 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of buses running along 10 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate a total of 2,221 weekly passenger trips.

The report indicates that the accessibility of transport in this area is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 246 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are around 317 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Endeavour Hills - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Endeavour Hills - North residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions such as asthma (7.2%) and arthritis (6.9%) being most prevalent among both young and old age cohorts. Only approximately 49% (~5,945 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 53.6% and the national average of 55.3%. About 71.4% claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Melbourne's 72.0%.

The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 20.1% (2,439 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.7%, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 high cultural diversity, with 51.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 51.3%. Islam's representation is higher at 12.7%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 11.4%.

Top ancestry groups are Other (26.4%), English (13.9%), and Australian (13.8%). Sri Lankan, Hungarian, and Serbian ethnicities show notable overrepresentation: Sri Lankan at 2.7% vs regional 2.3%, Hungarian at 1.0% vs 0.7%, Serbian at 2.3% vs 1.4%.

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

The median age in Endeavour Hills - North is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the cohort aged 65-74 is notably over-represented at 12.1% locally, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 12.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65-74 age group has grown from 10.4% to 12.1%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 4.3% to 6.0%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.4% to 13.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Endeavour Hills - North. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 80%, reaching 1,304 people from 725. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 94% of the anticipated growth. However, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.