Suburbs Elanora Heights

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Elanora Heights NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elanora Heights NSW is 4,581 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elanora Heights is $1,046 per week ($54,392 per year). Median rent in Elanora Heights is $750 per week ($3,250 per month). Elanora Heights has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Elanora Heights has a population density of 1181.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elanora Heights is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elanora Heights is $3,586.

There were 17 recorded offences in Elanora Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

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📍 Elanora Heights, New South Wales — 33.7017°S, 151.2732°E

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Elanora Heights Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Elanora Heights Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,046/wk
$54,392 per year
#951 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$750/wk
$3,250 per month
#61 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$3,586/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Elanora Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (2,256) Female 50.7% (2,323)

Population Density

1181.7
people per km²
4,581 people · 3.9 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,177
Family income/wk

Elanora Heights 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elanora Heights Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
49.1% 596 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
50.9% 617 dwellings

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

Elanora Heights Country of Birth

Australia
88.3%
England
8.3%
Germany
1.2%
Canada
0.6%
France
0.4%
Croatia
0.3%
India
0.3%
Brazil
0.3%
Hong Kong
0.3%
China
0.2%

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

Elanora Heights Religion

No Religion
43.9%
Catholic
27.1%
Anglican
16.2%
Not stated
4.0%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Baptist
2.2%
Pentecostal
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elanora Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.9%

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

Elanora Heights Languages Spoken at Home

Other
17.9%
German
17.2%
Spanish
14.6%
Serbian
11.9%
Italian
10.6%
French
9.9%
Portuguese
8.6%
Arabic
5.3%
Mandarin
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Elanora Heights Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.9% 1,298 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.2% 821 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.5% 50 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.3% 1,083 people

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

Elanora Heights Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.4%
Certificate III/IV
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
10.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

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

Elanora Heights Occupation

Professionals
34.6%
Managers
23.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Community & Personal Service
8.2%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Labourers
2.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

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

Elanora Heights Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.7%
Engineering
12.7%
Society & Culture
11.0%
Education
10.6%
Architecture & Building
9.2%
Health
8.7%
Creative Arts
7.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.8%
Information Technology
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
3.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.9%

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

Elanora Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elanora Heights Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.7%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elanora Heights Marital Status

💍
Married
57.2% 2,049
↔️
Separated
2.2% 78
📋
Divorced
6.4% 230
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 145
👤
Never married
30.2% 1,082

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elanora Heights Ancestry

English
32.1%
Australian
29.3%
Irish
9.0%
Scottish
8.5%
Other
7.5%
Italian
4.3%
German
3.4%
Dutch
1.8%
South African
1.0%
Chinese
1.0%
New Zealander
1.0%
Croatian
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elanora Heights School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.8%
Secondary — Government
16.2%
Secondary — Catholic
11.1%
Pre-school
10.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.2%
Vocational Education
8.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Primary — Catholic
4.1%

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

Elanora Heights Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.0% 359
✅
No need for assistance
96.0% 8,605

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

Elanora Heights Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.9% 663
—
Not a volunteer
81.1% 2,842

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elanora Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
36.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elanora Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.7%
Did not go to work
23.8%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Truck
1.9%
Walked only
1.6%
Bus
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Other
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Elanora Heights Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3 vehicles
16.8%
4+ vehicles
13.9%

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

Elanora Heights Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
7.5%
3 bedrooms
32.2%
4 bedrooms
39.0%
5 bedrooms
14.5%
6+ bedrooms
4.7%

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

Elanora Heights Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elanora Heights Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
62
Indigenous residents
8,927
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elanora Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
304
Asthma
160
Arthritis
114
Heart disease
104
Cancer
73
Diabetes
61
Lung condition
48
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
20
Dementia
8

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

Elanora Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elanora Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.7%
Couple — no children under 15
22.5%
Couple — no children
18.5%
One parent — no children under 15
4.8%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elanora Heights Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.2% 78
👤
Never served
97.7% 3,425

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elanora Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 491
—
Did not provide
86.0% 3,008

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elanora Heights Children Ever Born

No children
31.6%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
33.9%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
0.6%

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

Elanora Heights When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951–1960
39
1961–1970
111
1971–1980
109
1981–1990
147
1991–2000
107
2001–2010
253
2011–2015
97
2016
17
2017
15
2018
7
2019
13
2020
13
2021
6

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

Elanora Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5–14 hours
33.7%
15–29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

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

Elanora Heights Household Size

1 person
11.8%
2 persons
26.9%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
25.3%
5 persons
13.9%
6+ persons
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elanora Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,056
Moved from NSW
260
Moved — same area (SA2)
55
Moved from overseas
36
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Elanora Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
92.9%
Step family — no other children
5.3%
Other couple — children only
0.8%
Blended family — no other children
0.5%
Intact family — other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elanora Heights Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total

Theft
12
Other Against Person
3
Assault
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Elanora Heights Schools

13
schools nearby
6
government
1088
avg ICSEA score
5,491
total students
St Rose Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 227 students
1149
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1104
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 195 students
1102
ICSEA
Mona Vale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 671 students
1096
ICSEA
Narrabeen Lakes Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1091
ICSEA
Elanora Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 387 students
1087
ICSEA
Wheeler Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 430 students
1086
ICSEA
Mater Maria Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,098 students
1085
ICSEA
Narrabeen North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 580 students
1076
ICSEA
Galstaun College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 328 students
1046
ICSEA
Narrabeen Sports High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 794 students
1042
ICSEA
St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campus Independent
Primary
Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona Vale Independent
Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Elanora Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,052/wk
Median Rent $750/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.6%

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

If you earn X in Elanora Heights

≈ $13,225/month
Median rent $750/wk
Left after rent $2,302/wk
Rent share 24.6%

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Elanora Heights vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,292 Income: $879/wk Rent: $650/wk
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Pop: 2,295 Income: $562/wk Rent: $320/wk
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Pop: 2,299 Income: $709/wk Rent: $395/wk
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Pop: 2,300 Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk
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Pop: 2,302 Income: $1,001/wk Rent: $440/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elanora Heights

What is the population of Elanora Heights NSW?

The population of Elanora Heights NSW is 4,581 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1181.7 people per km².Elanora Heights is ranked #1,696 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elanora Heights?

The median personal income in Elanora Heights NSW is $1,046 per week, or $54,392 per year.The median household income is $3,052 per week.Family income is $3,177 per week.Elanora Heights is ranked #951 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elanora Heights?

Median rent in Elanora Heights NSW is $750 per week ($3,250 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elanora Heights ranks #61 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elanora Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elanora Heights NSW is $3,586. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elanora Heights?

The median age in Elanora Heights NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elanora Heights a good suburb to live in?

Elanora Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,581.The median income is $1,046/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 11392. All dollar figures in AUD.