White Hills (Vic.)

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According to ABS demographic updates and validated address registers from Districts since the Census, the suburb of White Hills (Vic.) has an estimated population of 3,640 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 20 people (0.6%) compared to the 3,620 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 3,588 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, combined with 22 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The population density stands at 631 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with opportunities for future development. Natural increase was the primary contributor to growth, accounting for 43.0% of the expansion, though interstate and overseas migration also registered positive numbers.

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Based on statistical area data, White Hills has a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. As of March 2026, there are 1,575 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.3% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation recorded at 56.4% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. Census records indicate that 13.4% of residents worked from home, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Based on ATO postcode data from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in White Hills recorded a median income of $49,236 and an average income of $60,490, which is below the national average as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, local incomes are estimated at $53,973 (median) and $66,309 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb within the 28th to 38th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 32.6% of residents (1,186 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, comparable to the metro average of 30.3%. Disposable income after housing costs stands at , placing the area in the th percentile nationally.

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Census data shows that detached houses make up 90.8% of the housing stock in White Hills, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings comprising the remaining 9.2%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other structures in Regional Vic.. The home ownership rate of 32.4% is lower than the Regional Vic. average, with mortgaged properties accounting for 33.9% and rental homes making up 33.7% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 and median weekly rent of $300 are lower than the Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, local housing costs are lower than the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 and the national rent median of $375.

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Families make up 66.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.6%, couples without children at 26.6%, and single parents at 14.1%. The remaining 33.2% are non-family households, which include lone persons at 29.4% and group shared households at 3.5%. The average household occupancy is 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional Vic..

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Educational attainment profiles show university qualification rates at 19.7%, which is lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications lead at 13.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are common, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (27.8%).

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There are 31 active public transport stops in White Hills, serviced by 7 separate routes that run a total of 804 passenger trips weekly. The average distance to the nearest stop is 202 meters, indicating good accessibility. As a residential area, the vast majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters, and households owning an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded at 13.4% in the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

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Local health assessments indicate notable challenges in White Hills, with significant rates of chronic conditions across different age groups and a private health insurance rate of approximately 51% of the population, representing about 1,848 residents.

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Demographic metrics indicate lower cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with citizenship at 90.4%, Australian-born residents at 88.5%, and English-only speakers at 90.7%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 45.1% of the community, while Buddhism is notably represented at 1.6% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic..

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The median age of 37 years in White Hills is below the Regional Vic. median of 43 and close to the national average of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 are well represented at 15.0%, while seniors aged 65 to 74 comprise a smaller share at 10.7% compared to regional trends. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket increased from 11.4% to 13.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 12.8% to 11.9%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 369 people (68%), increasing from to residents.

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White Hills currently has an estimated 203 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 172 children aged 0-2 and 115 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 52% by 2041 (to approximately 308 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 433. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).