Endeavour Hills - South

Endeavour Hills - South has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Endeavour Hills - South's population is around 13,625 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 265 people (2.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,360 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,594 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,437 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 67.1% 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. Regarding demographic trends, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 22 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a decrease of 0.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Endeavour Hills - South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Endeavour Hills - South has recorded around 11 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 59 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $365,000. Additionally, $40.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - South records markedly lower building activity (86.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 90.0% standalone homes and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 1318 people per approval, Endeavour Hills - South is a mature, established area.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Endeavour Hills - South should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Endeavour Hills - South has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Endeavour Hills Specialist School, and the Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Endeavour Hills - South has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Endeavour Hills - South features a well-educated workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and 3.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,013 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.1% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (66.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.4% of Endeavour Hills - South's workforce compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. The predominantly residential 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, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while the labour force increased by 4.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 1.0 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 - South. 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 - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% 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

The Endeavour Hills - South SA2's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Endeavour Hills - South SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,710 and the average income stands at $59,479, which compares to figures for Greater Melbourne of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $55,976 (median) and $64,386 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 49th percentile ($1,733 weekly), while personal income sits at the 23rd percentile. Income analysis reveals 34.8% of the population (4,741 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. After housing, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Endeavour Hills - South, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.1% houses and 12.9% 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 - South was well beyond that of Melbourne metro, at 39.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.5%) or rented (18.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Melbourne metro average at $1,918, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $383, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Endeavour Hills - South's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 82.5% of all households, comprising 43.2% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Endeavour Hills - South aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Endeavour Hills - South trail regional benchmarks, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (18.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.6% 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 75 active transport stops operating within Endeavour Hills - South, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 1,772 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 172 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 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 23.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 253 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Endeavour Hills - South's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Endeavour Hills - South, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show a low prevalence of common health conditions, although the rate of private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (~6,662 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 arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.0% and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 71.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,887 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Endeavour Hills - South 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 - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 54.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.8% born overseas. The main religion in Endeavour Hills - South is Christianity, which makes up 51.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 13.1% 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 - South are Other, comprising 26.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, Australian, comprising 11.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 18.4%, and English, comprising 11.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Sri Lankan is notably overrepresented at 3.3% of Endeavour Hills - South (vs 0.8% regionally), Serbian at 2.5% (vs 0.4%) and Polish at 1.8% (vs 0.8%).

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

The 39-year median age in Endeavour Hills - South is somewhat higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and similarly very close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (12.9% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (12.3%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 6.4% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 11.6% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.0% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 13.3% to 12.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Endeavour Hills - South. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 62% (538 people), reaching 1,412 from 873. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 81% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.