Endeavour Hills - North

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is slightly older than the national figure. While the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2016, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has risen to 16.3%.

People born overseas make up 47.3% of the community, which is far above the 27.7% national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.

About 48.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in the 8.0% who speak little or no English, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 23.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a well-educated workforce, with 62.4% of residents completing Year 12. Around 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,823, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are slightly lower than average, with only 7.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.5% of residents.

Volunteer rates are quite low at 10.3%, well below the national average of 14.1%. However, 13.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical personal income of $687 and a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.4% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 88.8% of dwellings. A huge 95% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and 35.9% are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 59.8% driving to work and only 1.2% using public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising to 20% since 2016.

The community is very stable, as only 27.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 60.4%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking around the middle compared to similar places. Population growth has slowed significantly, falling well below the state average.

The local climate is characterized by an average annual rainfall of 916mm, which is far above the Victorian average.

Residents have excellent access to parks and schools within a 15-minute walk. However, it is much harder to reach groceries or health services on foot compared to the state average.