Endeavour Hills (Vic.)

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Based on the examination of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Endeavour Hills has an estimated population of 24,625 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 170 people (0.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 24,455 residents. This population shift is calculated from a resident population of 24,623, which was projected by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) combined with 104 validated new addresses since the Census. With these figures, the local population density stands at 1,606 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the typical density of locations analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 71.0% of the overall increase.

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The suburb of Endeavour Hills possesses a skilled labor force with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 4.0% based on aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 12,817 residents in employment. The local unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the labor force participation rate is lower, at 65.5% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data reveals that 22.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Based on aggregated ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Endeavour Hills recorded a median income of $48,071 and an average income of $56,567. These figures are below the national average and compare to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $52,695 for the median and $62,009 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household income was at the 49th percentile ($1,740 weekly), and individual income was at the 24th percentile. Income distribution details show that 35.4% of residents (8,717 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the metropolitan distribution where fall into this bracket. Residents retain of their income for non-housing expenses, and the suburb ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Endeavour Hills at the latest Census was comprised of 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. Home ownership rates are significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 37.9%, while the remaining properties are either held with a mortgage (43.1%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Melbourne metropolitan average at $1,848, and the median weekly rent was $375, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Endeavour Hills are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents match the national average of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of homes in the area at 81.8%, consisting of couples with children at 42.9%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single parents at 12.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.2%, which is made up of single-person households at 15.7% and group homes at 2.5%. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The suburb of Endeavour Hills exhibits lower rates of higher education, with 26.2% of residents holding a university qualification, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This difference presents a potential opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 19.2%.

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Public transport analysis shows there are 128 active transit stops, consisting of bus services, within the suburb of Endeavour Hills. These stops connect to 10 routes that provide a total of 1,772 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transport is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 181 meters. As a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles are the primary mode of transport, used by 92% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.7 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 indicates that 22.5% of working residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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The suburb of Endeavour Hills registers positive health trends based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing low rates of common health issues among both younger and older cohorts. However, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 49% of the population (approximately 12,130 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Endeavour Hills is highly multicultural, with 54.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 51.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.1% of the population. There is a notable concentration of Islamic residents, who make up 13.2% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%.

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The median age of 39 in the suburb of Endeavour Hills is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 65 to 74 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 12.6% compared to the metro average, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 12.9%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 4.4% to 6.4% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 11.1% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.1% to 12.5%. Long-term population forecasts to point to demographic shifts in the suburb of Endeavour Hills. The to cohort is projected to expand by (representing an increase of people), rising from to . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of the projected growth. In contrast, the to and to age groups are projected to contract.

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Endeavour Hills currently has an estimated 1,206 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 704 children aged 0-2 and 470 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 1,001 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,194. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.