Endeavour Hills
Sitting between Dandenong and Berwick in Casey LGA, Endeavour Hills holds 24,455 residents on 15.4 sq km of 1980s-90s detached housing, with 87.6% separate houses and only 0.1% apartments. The defining feature is migrant depth: 51.5% born overseas (29.9pp above national), but with an older settlement pattern than neighbouring Hampton Park, the top non-English languages are Sinhala, Arabic, Serbian and Greek rather than newer arrivals. Median house price is $821,000, household income sits at the 61st percentile nationally, and the SEIFA IRSAD decile of 5 places the suburb mid-pack despite an education decile of 6 driven by 36.4% university qualifications, higher than the state average.
Population
24,455
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,740/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$821K
Apr-Jun 2024
Endeavour Hills functions as a settled detached-house market priced at $821,000 median, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $1,848 against a household income at the 61st percentile nationally. The stock is uniform: 87.6% separate houses, only 0.1% apartments, and 12.4% semi-detached, with 95.4% of dwellings holding 3 or more bedrooms (51.0% three-bed, 44.4% four-plus). Mortgage-to-income at 24.5% stays below the 30% stress threshold, and the suburb sits at the latest price peak after 105.2% growth from $400,000 in 2013, a 5.3% CAGR. Buyers get an established 1980s-90s subdivision with mature gardens rather than new-build estates further east in Berwick or Officer.
For Buyers
Endeavour Hills functions as a settled detached-house market priced at $821,000 median, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $1,848 against a household income at the 61st percentile nationally. The stock is uniform: 87.6% separate houses, only 0.1% apartments, and 12.4% semi-detached, with 95.4% of dwellings holding 3 or more bedrooms (51.0% three-bed, 44.4% four-plus). Mortgage-to-income at 24.5% stays below the 30% stress threshold, and the suburb sits at the latest price peak after 105.2% growth from $400,000 in 2013, a 5.3% CAGR. Buyers get an established 1980s-90s subdivision with mature gardens rather than new-build estates further east in Berwick or Officer.
For Investors
Rental yields run thin at $375/week against $821,000 medians, giving a gross yield near 2.4%, lower than the Casey LGA average. Only 19.0% of dwellings are rented (well below the 30.6% national renter share), and vacancy sits at 3.9%, looser than the 2.5% Melbourne metro benchmark. Development pipeline is anaemic at 7 applications in 12 months, dominated by VicSmart dual-occupancy infills rather than new estate releases. The investor case rests on overseas migration averaging +142/year offsetting -189/year internal outflow, and rent has grown 27.2% over the decade. This is a yield-poor, capital-stable hold, not a growth play compared to Narre Warren or Officer further east.
Development Activity
Total DAs
25
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+42.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Endeavour Hills iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Maranatha Christian School
Prep-12 · 1045 students
St Paul Apostle South School
Prep-6 · 273 students
St Paul Apostle North School
Prep-6 · 237 students
Thomas Mitchell Primary School
Prep-6 · 629 students
Chalcot Lodge Primary School
Prep-6 · 257 students
Demographics
Median age 39 sits 1 year below the national figure, but the trajectory is aging: the senior share has risen 7.2 percentage points over a decade while the young share fell 2.2pp. The migrant story differs from neighbouring Hampton Park: 51.5% born overseas (29.9pp above national), but the dominant ancestries are Chinese (2,162), Indian (1,445) and English (3,630), with top languages Mandarin, Sinhala, Arabic, Serbian and Greek, reflecting a 1980s-2000s settlement wave rather than recent South Asian arrivals. University qualifications run at 36.4%, 6.3pp above national, and Christianity (11,666) coexists with Islam (3,027) and Buddhism (1,376) in a layered religious mix.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.6%
Houses
12.4%
Townhouse
0.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing stock is dominated by 1980s-90s detached homes: 87.6% separate houses, 12.4% semi-detached, and 0.1% apartments, with no recent unit construction. Bedroom distribution skews family-sized at 51.0% three-bed and 44.4% four-bed-plus, with only 4.6% at two beds or fewer. Tenure splits 37.9% owned outright, 43.1% mortgaged and 19.0% rented, with the outright-ownership share above the 32% national average, reflecting the mature 30-40 year settlement. Median price of $821,000 against household income of $90,480/year gives a price-to-income ratio of 9.1, higher than national but lower than Berwick next door. Prices grew 105.2% from $400,000 in 2013, a 5.3% CAGR over 14 years.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,848
Rent / wk
$375
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$677
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
322
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.3%
Couples, no children
21,101
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is heavily service and trade weighted: Healthcare leads at 18.3% (1,338 workers), followed by Education at 10.3%, Manufacturing at 10.2% and Construction at 10.1%, with Professional/Tech only 8.6%. Occupations split between Professionals (2,216) and a thick Clerical/Admin layer (1,602), with Community/Personal Service (1,170) and Labourers (1,101) reflecting the south-east Melbourne industrial corridor. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, higher than the 4.5% Victorian average, and participation at 55.7% lags the 65% state benchmark. SEIFA tells the contradiction: education decile 6 (above average) but economic resources decile 7 against disadvantage decile 5, signalling educated workers in lower-paid health and admin roles.
Unemployment
5.9%
Labour Force
6,794
Unemployed
400
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
55.7%
Employed
10,459
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.4%
Postgraduate
9.8%
Born Overseas
51.5%
Dwellings
8,012
Transport to Work
Crime rate sits at 56.6 per 1,000 residents (1,385 total offences), higher than the Casey LGA average of 45 and concentrated in property and deception offences (707, or 51% of total), reflecting the Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre catchment. School options span both sectors: Maranatha Christian School (independent, ICSEA 1,101, 1,045 enrolment) leads, with Catholic St Paul Apostle South (1,057) and Thomas Mitchell Primary (government, 1,050, 629 students) as strong public options; Gleneagles Secondary College (ICSEA 967, 1,267 students) is the main public high school but ranks below state median. Public transport use is just 1.9% versus 90.6% car driver mode share, since the suburb sits 4km from Hallam station with bus connections only. SEIFA IRSAD decile 5 confirms middle-of-the-road livability.
Drive
90.6%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.2%/yr
(-24 people/yr)
EstablishedForecast trajectory is mildly negative at -0.2% annual or -24 persons/year, taking population from 12,131 in 2026 to 12,013 by 2031 on the medium scenario. The driver split is clear: overseas migration adds +142/year, but internal migration drains -189/year as established families move to newer estates further east. Gentrification score of 13/100 confirms no upgrading is underway, and the suburb sits in the Not gentrifying stage. Population has grown just 1.5% over the past decade despite the broader Casey LGA expanding 18%, since the subdivision is fully built out at 1,585.6 residents/sq km. Real income growth of 11.2% over the period trails state average.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+142
Net Internal / yr
-189
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -189/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,385
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
56.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Endeavour Hills compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Endeavour Hills a good suburb to live in?
It works for families wanting an established 1980s-90s detached home: 87.6% separate houses, median $821,000, household income at the 61st percentile, and 36.4% university-qualified residents 6.3pp above national. Less attractive for renters (vacancy 3.9%) or anyone reliant on rail (1.9% public transport use).
What is the median house price in Endeavour Hills?
The median house price is $821,000 as of Apr-Jun 2024, up from $400,000 in 2013, a 105.2% rise or 5.3% CAGR over 14 years. Prices currently sit at the all-time peak, with no decline from the 2024 high.
What schools are in Endeavour Hills?
9 schools serve the suburb. Maranatha Christian School (independent, ICSEA 1,101, 1,045 enrolment) leads, followed by St Paul Apostle South (Catholic, 1,057) and Thomas Mitchell Primary (government, ICSEA 1,050, 629 students). Gleneagles Secondary College (ICSEA 967, 1,267 students) is the main public high school.
Is Endeavour Hills safe?
Crime rate is 56.6 per 1,000 residents (1,385 incidents), higher than the Casey LGA average of 45 and the Victorian average of 51. Property and deception offences dominate at 707 incidents (51% of the total), concentrated around Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre rather than residential streets.
Is Endeavour Hills good for property investment?
Rental yield is thin at around 2.4% gross ($375/week against $821,000 median), with only 19.0% of dwellings rented versus 30.6% national. Vacancy of 3.9% loosens the rental market, and development is minimal at 7 applications in 12 months. Better suited for capital-stable owner-occupier buyers than yield-driven investors.
How is Endeavour Hills's population changing?
The suburb is forecast to lose around 24 residents per year through 2031, a -0.2% annual decline. Overseas migration adds +142/year but internal migration drains -189/year as established families relocate to newer estates. The senior population share has grown 7.2pp over the decade while the young share fell 2.2pp.
What languages are spoken in Endeavour Hills?
51.5% of residents were born overseas (29.9pp above the national 21.6%). After English, the top languages are Mandarin (476 speakers), Sinhala (456), Arabic (388), Serbian (309) and Greek (308), reflecting a 1980s-2000s settlement wave rather than recent migration.
How does Endeavour Hills compare to Hampton Park or Berwick?
Versus Hampton Park ($705,000 median), Endeavour Hills is $116,000 dearer with older 1980s-90s stock and an established migrant mix (Sinhalese, Serbian, Greek) versus Hampton Park's newer South Asian arrivals. Compared to Berwick ($930,000+), Endeavour Hills is around 12% cheaper but rates 1-2 deciles lower on SEIFA IRSAD.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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