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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Endeavour Hills - North's population is around 12,248 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 162 people (1.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,086 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,150 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 89 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 846 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 79.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 292 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in total 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 around 34 residential properties granted approval per year, with 172 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 13 so far in FY-26. As the area has experienced population decline, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $244,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $6.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating a limited commercial development focus.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - North has significantly less development activity (54.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. 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, from family homes to more affordable compact living. 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 the need for more 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 194 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Dorset Road Extension, Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Endeavour Hills Specialist School, and South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades, with the list below detailing those likely to be 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 a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,394 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (65.7% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 6.7% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 4.0% alongside the labour force increasing by 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Endeavour Hills - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Endeavour Hills - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Endeavour Hills - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,224 with the average level standing at $60,378. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,532 (median) and $65,359 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 54th percentile ($1,823 weekly), while personal income sits at the 27th percentile. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 35.4% of locals (4,335 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. After housing, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area'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

Dwelling structure within Endeavour Hills - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Endeavour Hills - North was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 36.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (44.4%) or rented (18.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Melbourne metro average at $1,836, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Endeavour Hills - North's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 82.0% of all households, comprising 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%, with lone person households at 15.5% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (25.6%) substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (19.9%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 54 active transport stops operating within Endeavour Hills - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 1,346 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 246 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 22.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Health outcomes in Endeavour Hills - North are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Endeavour Hills - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~6,026 people). This compares to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.2% and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 71.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,597 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, with national rankings 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 51.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. The main religion in Endeavour Hills - North is Christianity, which makes up 51.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 12.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Endeavour Hills - North are Other, comprising 26.4% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, English, comprising 13.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%, and Australian, comprising 13.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 2.7% of Endeavour Hills - North (vs 0.8% regionally), Serbian at 2.3% (vs 0.4%) and Hungarian at 1.0% (vs 0.3%).

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

With a median age of 40, Endeavour Hills - North is somewhat higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (12.6% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (12.4%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.3% to 6.5% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 10.4% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Endeavour Hills - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 502 people (63%) from 801 to 1,304. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.