Endeavour Hills - South

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

As of Feb 2026, Endeavour Hills - South's population is around 13,625. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,360 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 13,594 as of June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,437 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.1% 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, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating lower quartile growth trends, the area is expected to grow by 22 persons to 2041 based on 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 granted approximately 11 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 59 homes. In FY26 so far, six approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $365,000.

This financial year, $40.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - South records significantly lower building activity, 86.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's building activity is also below national average, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of approximately 90.0% standalone homes and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

With around 1318 people per approval, Endeavour Hills - South demonstrates a mature, established area. Population projections indicating stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may impact this region: Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Endeavour Hills Specialist School, and Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project. The following details those considered most relevant.

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

Endeavour Hills - South has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year. This is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.7%.

The area had 6,969 residents in work by September 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 65.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Approximately 23.6% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented, at 7.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%.

Over the year to September 2025, Endeavour Hills - South saw employment increase by 3.9%, labour force grow by 4.6%, and unemployment rise by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that Endeavour Hills - South's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

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

The Endeavour Hills - South SA2 had a lower than average national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ending June 30th 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $51,710 and the average income stood at $59,479, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated incomes based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% would be approximately $55,976 (median) and $64,386 (average). According to census data, household income ranked at the 49th percentile ($1,733 weekly), while personal income was at the 23rd percentile. Income analysis showed that 34.8% of the population (4,741 individuals) fell 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 expenses, 85.1% of income remained for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the fifth decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Endeavour Hills - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Endeavour Hills - South was at 39.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,918, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $383, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Endeavour Hills - South's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.5% of all households, including 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%, consisting of 15.2% lone person households and 2.3% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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 show that 27.3% of residents aged 15 and over have university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.0% of residents aged 15 and over, with advanced diplomas at 13.5% and certificates at 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents 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

Transport analysis indicates 75 operational public transport stops within Endeavour Hills - South. These stops facilitate bus services only. Ten unique routes serve these stops, collectively transporting 1,772 passengers weekly. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically situated 172 metres from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 92%.

On average, each dwelling owns 1.7 vehicles, exceeding regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 23.6% of residents work remotely, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 253 trips daily 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

AreaSearch's assessment of Endeavour Hills - South shows excellent health outcomes based on mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 49% of the total population, around 6,662 people, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%.

Nationally, it averages 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 7.0% of residents respectively. Around 71.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.2%, around 2,887 people, compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes rank broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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, as of the 2016 Census, has a high level of cultural diversity with 54.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.8% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Endeavour Hills-South, comprising 51.5% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 13.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (26.8%), Australian (11.9%), and English (11.9%). The Other group is significantly higher than the regional average of 14.6%, while Australian and English are notably lower than their respective averages of 18.4% and 20.1%. Some ethnic groups with notable divergences include Sri Lankan (3.3% vs 0.8%), Serbian (2.5% vs 0.4%), and Polish (1.8% vs 0.8%).

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

The median age in Endeavour Hills - South is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years, and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. In comparison to the Greater Melbourne average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 12.9% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.4% to 6.4%, and the 65-74 cohort has increased from 11.6% to 12.9%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has declined from 14.3% to 12.0%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Endeavour Hills - South, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 62% (538 people), reaching 1,412 from 873. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 81% of the population growth, while the 55-64 and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.