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Elaine VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Elaine, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Elaine VIC is 232 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elaine is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Elaine is $166 per week ($719 per month). Elaine has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Elaine has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elaine is $1,674.

There were 11 recorded offences in Elaine in 2025-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Elaine Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elaine Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

#4750 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$166/wk

$719 per month

#8082 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,674/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Elaine Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (112) Female 52.5% (124)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

232 people · 107.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,974

Family income/wk

Elaine Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Elaine Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.8% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.2% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Elaine Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Elaine Religion

No Religion

41.5%

Catholic

21.8%

Not stated

16.6%

Anglican

12.2%

Baptist

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Eastern Orthodox

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elaine Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Elaine Employment

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Employed full-time

44.3% 77 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 29 people

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Not in labour force

39.1% 68 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Elaine Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.5%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Elaine Occupation

Managers

22.8%

Labourers

19.3%

Professionals

17.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Elaine Field of Study

Engineering

29.1%

Management & Commerce

21.8%

Health

16.4%

Agriculture & Environment

12.7%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Education

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Elaine Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elaine Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elaine Marital Status

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Married

43.5% 87

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Separated

2.0% 4

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Divorced

10.5% 21

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Widowed

5.0% 10

👤

Never married

39.0% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elaine Ancestry

English

32.6%

Australian

29.4%

Irish

12.1%

Scottish

8.9%

Italian

3.9%

Dutch

3.2%

German

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Maltese

1.4%

Welsh

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Serbian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elaine School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

18.6%

Primary — Government

18.6%

Secondary — Government

16.3%

Secondary — Catholic

16.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Pre-school

7.0%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Elaine Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 24

✅

No need for assistance

94.1% 381

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Elaine Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.3% 28

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elaine Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

34.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elaine How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.0%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

8.3%

Walked only

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Elaine Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.7%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Elaine Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.1%

3 bedrooms

43.5%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Elaine Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

37.6%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elaine Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

393

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elaine Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Elaine Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elaine Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children

25.7%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elaine Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 8

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Never served

95.2% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elaine Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 27

—

Did not provide

84.1% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elaine Children Ever Born

No children

46.2%

1 child

7.7%

2 children

23.1%

3 children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Elaine When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Elaine Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Elaine Household Size

1 person

28.1%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elaine Where Residents Moved From

Same address

175

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Elaine Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Step family — no other children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elaine Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Elaine Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,765/wk

Median Rent $166/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Elaine

Your weekly income

≈ $7,648/month

Median rent $166/wk

Left after rent $1,599/wk

Rent share 9.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $1/wk

Elaine vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Kyneton South

Pop: 116 Income: $668/wk Rent: $282/wk

Marionvale

Pop: 116 Income: $837/wk Rent: $265/wk

Mitiamo

Pop: 116 Income: $490/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bridge Creek

Pop: 117 Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bylands

Pop: 117 Income: $949/wk Rent: $210/wk

Jarrahmond

Pop: 117 Income: $612/wk Rent: $238/wk

Compare Elaine

Elaine vs Kyneton South →Elaine vs Marionvale →Elaine vs Mitiamo →Elaine vs Bridge Creek →

Frequently Asked Questions About Elaine

What is the population of Elaine VIC?

The population of Elaine VIC is 232 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Elaine is ranked #6,581 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elaine?

The median personal income in Elaine VIC is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,765 per week.Family income is $1,974 per week.Elaine is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elaine?

Median rent in Elaine VIC is $166 per week ($719 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elaine ranks #8,082 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elaine?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elaine VIC is $1,674. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elaine?

The median age in Elaine VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elaine a good suburb to live in?

Elaine is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 232.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20851. All dollar figures in AUD.