Endeavour Hills - South

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is slightly older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of the population, a figure that rose 3.8 points since 2016.

Nearly half of the population (49.6%) was born overseas, a rate far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 51.8% of people using a language other than English at home. About 7.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 48.3%, while 12.3% of residents are Muslim. Far fewer people identify as having no religion here compared to the rest of Australia.

Year 12 completion is higher than most areas at 65.1%. While 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the Victorian average.

Typical household income is about $1,733 a week, which is around the national figure. However, personal incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with the typical person earning $676 weekly.

A higher than usual 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.7% of people providing support, which is much higher than most areas. Conversely, the volunteering rate is well below the national figure.

First Nations people make up 0.3% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, and 60.9% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Only 15.2% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 93.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 38.4% of houses owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, and 45.4% of homes have two vehicles. While 21.2% of the workforce now works from home, only 1.3% of commuters use public transport.

The community is very stable, as only 27.4% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area has an overall advantage score of 996, placing it around the middle of all Australian areas. It is home to 1,121 businesses.

The area is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 882mm. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the Victorian figure.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport.