Elands NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Elands, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Elands NSW is 178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elands is $469 per week ($24,388 per year). Median rent in Elands is $200 per week ($867 per month). Elands has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Elands has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elands is $596.

There were 8 recorded offences in Elands in 2025-26, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Elands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Elands Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$469/wk
$24,388 per year
#8517 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$596/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Elands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (97) Female 43.6% (75)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
178 people · 113.1 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,145
Family income/wk

Elands Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
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)

Elands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
89.2% 58 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
10.8% 7 dwellings

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

Elands Country of Birth

Australia
92.6%
England
7.4%

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

Elands Religion

No Religion
60.7%
Not stated
12.1%
Anglican
8.7%
Catholic
8.1%
Buddhism
5.2%
Uniting Church
1.7%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
1.7%
Other Religions Tot
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Elands Employment

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Employed full-time
17.9% 24 people
Employed part-time
20.1% 27 people
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Unemployed
5.2% 7 people
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Not in labour force
56.7% 76 people

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

Elands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
28.4%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%
Postgraduate Degree
18.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.2%

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

Elands Occupation

Managers
30.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Professionals
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%

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

Elands Field of Study

Education
27.0%
Health
21.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
13.5%
Engineering
10.8%
Information Technology
10.8%
Management & Commerce
8.1%
Society & Culture
8.1%

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

Elands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elands Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elands Marital Status

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Married
27.6% 40
↔️
Separated
7.6% 11
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Divorced
25.5% 37
🕊️
Widowed
4.1% 6
👤
Never married
35.2% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elands Ancestry

English
29.8%
Australian
24.6%
Irish
17.9%
Scottish
7.5%
Other
6.0%
German
5.6%
Italian
3.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%
Maltese
1.2%
Polish
1.2%
Welsh
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
71.4%
Secondary — Government
28.6%

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

Elands Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 12
No need for assistance
96.2% 303

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

Elands Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.0% 53
Not a volunteer
61.0% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Walked only
10.7%

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

Elands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
49.4%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
13.9%

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

Elands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.0%
2 bedrooms
30.0%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
15.0%
6+ bedrooms
3.8%

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

Elands Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
24.8%
moved in the last 5 years
16.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elands Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
313
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elands Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
12
Arthritis
9
Asthma
8
Mental health
7
Lung condition
6
Diabetes
5
Stroke
4
Kidney disease
4

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

Elands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.2%
$1-$149/wk
9.3%
$150-$299/wk
11.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
19.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elands Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.0%
Couple — no children
37.0%
One parent — children under 15
13.0%
One parent — no children under 15
8.0%
Couple — no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elands Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.2% 6
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Never served
95.8% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elands Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
22.1% 31
Did not provide
77.9% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elands Children Ever Born

No children
8.5%
2 children
34.0%
3 children
44.7%
4 children
12.8%

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

Elands When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3
1971–1980
10

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

Elands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.4%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
21.6%
30+ hours
23.0%
Did not do domestic work
14.4%

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

Elands Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
9.0%
4 persons
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elands Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from NSW
13

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

Elands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Other Against Property
6
Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Elands Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $642/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Elands

≈ $2,782/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $442/wk
Rent share 31.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Elands vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elands

What is the population of Elands NSW?

The population of Elands NSW is 178 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Elands is ranked #7,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elands?

The median personal income in Elands NSW is $469 per week, or $24,388 per year.The median household income is $642 per week.Family income is $1,145 per week.Elands is ranked #8,517 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elands?

Median rent in Elands NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 31.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Elands ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elands NSW is $596. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elands?

The median age in Elands NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elands a good suburb to live in?

Elands is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 178.The median income is $469/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11391. All dollar figures in AUD.