Endeavour Hills - South

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

As of Nov 2025, Endeavour Hills - South's population is approximately 13,620. This represents an increase of 260 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,360. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 13,594 as of June 2024 and 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,436 persons per square kilometer, placing it among 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 by this data, AreaSearch 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. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to expand by 22 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a reduction of 0.0% in total over the 17-year period.

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 averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 59 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 6 approved so far in FY26. Despite a decrease in population, housing supply has been adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value for new properties was $365,000. In the current financial year, $40.7 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - South has significantly less development activity, 86.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, development activity is also lower, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

The area's new building activity comprises 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With approximately 1318 people per approval, Endeavour Hills - South is considered a mature, established area. Given the expected stability or decline in population, housing pressure should remain relatively low, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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

"Three projects, identified by AreaSearch, are expected to impact the area. Key projects include the Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Endeavour Hills Specialist School, and Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project.".

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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 well-educated workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%.

In September 2025, 6,969 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.9% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was lower at 65.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 23.6% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services had limited presence with 7.4% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force by 4.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Endeavour Hills - South. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these 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.

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

The Endeavour Hills - South SA2 had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $51,710 and the average income stood at $59,479. This compares to figures for Greater Melbourne of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,976 (median) and $64,386 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household income ranked at the 49th percentile ($1,733 weekly), while personal income sat at the 23rd percentile. The predominant cohort spanned 34.8% of locals (4,739 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 32.8% similarly occupied this range. After housing, 85.1% of income remained for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

The 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 stood at 39.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.5%) or rented (18.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,918, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was $383, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Endeavour Hills - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,918 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $383 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 15.2% and group households making up 2.3%. 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

In Endeavour Hills, as of the latest data, 27.3% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Melbourne's 37.0%. This indicates a gap suggesting potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 13.5% and certificates for 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

Public transport analysis shows 75 active transport stops operating within Endeavour Hills - South. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 10 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 1,772 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 92%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 23.6% of residents work from home, which 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 shows excellent results for Endeavour Hills - South, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is found to be quite low at approximately 49% of the total population (~6,660 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 7.0% of residents respectively. 71.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 20.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,764 people), higher than the 14.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for 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, 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 predominant religion, comprising 51.5% of the population. Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 13.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 26.8%, higher than the regional average of 14.6%. Australian and English ancestries are underrepresented at 11.9% each, compared to regional averages of 18.4% and 20.1% respectively. Sri Lankan ancestry is notably overrepresented at 3.3%, Serbian at 2.5%, and Polish at 1.8%.

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. Compared to the Greater Melbourne average, the cohort aged 65-74 is notably over-represented at 12.5% in Endeavour Hills - South, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 12.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 4.4% to 6.1%, while the cohort aged 55 to 64 has declined from 14.3% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Endeavour Hills - South, with the cohort aged 75 to 84 expected to grow by 71%, reaching 1,412 people from its current figure of 826. This growth is led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 83% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 15-24 and 55-64 are expected to experience population declines.