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Elanora QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Elanora, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Elanora QLD is 12,539 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elanora is $738 per week ($38,376 per year). Median rent in Elanora is $525 per week ($2,275 per month). Elanora has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Elanora has a population density of 1409.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elanora is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elanora is $2,100.

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Elanora Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elanora Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$738/wk

$38,376 per year

#4782 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$525/wk

$2,275 per month

#492 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Elanora Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (6,043) Female 51.8% (6,501)

Population Density

1409.9

people per km²

12,539 people · 8.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,042

Family income/wk

Elanora 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 Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.9% 1,658 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.1% 1,876 dwellings

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

Elanora Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

5.7%

Germany

0.6%

Brazil

0.5%

Canada

0.3%

China

0.2%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.1%

Croatia

0.1%

Iran

0.1%

Egypt

0.1%

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

Elanora Religion

No Religion

47.9%

Catholic

19.7%

Anglican

15.4%

Not stated

6.5%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elanora Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Elanora Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.3%

Portuguese

17.2%

Japan

16.3%

German

12.7%

Serbian

8.1%

French

5.4%

Cantonese

5.4%

Italian

5.0%

Afrikaans

4.5%

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

Elanora Employment

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Employed full-time

34.0% 3,085 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 2,358 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 281 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 3,347 people

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

Elanora Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Elanora Occupation

Professionals

29.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Managers

11.9%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Labourers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Elanora Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Engineering

13.6%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Health

13.4%

Architecture & Building

10.6%

Education

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Creative Arts

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

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

Elanora Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

14.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elanora Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elanora Marital Status

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Married

47.9% 4,864

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Separated

3.1% 312

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Divorced

10.1% 1,021

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Widowed

5.6% 568

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Never married

33.4% 3,387

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elanora Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

9.3%

Other

5.6%

German

3.8%

Italian

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.5%

New Zealander

1.3%

Maori

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elanora School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.0%

Secondary — Government

27.0%

Pre-school

11.1%

Vocational Education

9.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.1%

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

Elanora Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 1,397

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 22,548

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

Elanora Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.6% 1,308

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 8,328

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elanora Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.0%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elanora How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

1.0%

Truck

0.9%

Bicycle

0.9%

Bus

0.8%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Elanora Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

9.3%

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

Elanora Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

6.7%

3 bedrooms

43.6%

4 bedrooms

39.2%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Elanora Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

37.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elanora Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

634

Indigenous residents

23,522

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elanora Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,001

Arthritis

422

Asthma

411

Heart disease

286

Lung condition

251

Diabetes

249

Cancer

209

Kidney disease

126

Stroke

114

Dementia

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

Elanora Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elanora Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.1%

Couple — no children

24.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elanora Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 9

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 10

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Previously served

2.9% 278

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Never served

96.9% 9,405

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elanora Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 1,283

—

Did not provide

86.7% 8,346

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elanora Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

12.4%

2 children

34.8%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

5.4%

5+ children

1.2%

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

Elanora When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

135

1961–1970

236

1971–1980

262

1981–1990

318

1991–2000

340

2001–2010

500

2011–2015

233

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Elanora Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.3%

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

Elanora Household Size

1 person

19.8%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

19.7%

5 persons

6.8%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elanora Where Residents Moved From

Same address

10,396

Moved from QLD

842

Moved from NSW

209

Moved — same area (SA2)

196

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Elanora Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.1%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Step family — other children present

0.4%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elanora Schools

schools nearby

government

1050

avg ICSEA score

9,435

total students

St Andrews Lutheran College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,377 students

1104

ICSEA

St Augustine's Parish Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 482 students

1086

ICSEA

Tallebudgera State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 751 students

1074

ICSEA

Elanora State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 924 students

1061

ICSEA

Palm Beach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 894 students

1059

ICSEA

Elanora State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 949 students

1023

ICSEA

Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,819 students

1022

ICSEA

Currumbin State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,144 students

1017

ICSEA

Currumbin Community Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 95 students

1003

ICSEA

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

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Elanora Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,744/wk

Median Rent $525/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.1%

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

If you earn X in Elanora

Your weekly income

≈ $7,557/month

Median rent $525/wk

Left after rent $1,219/wk

Rent share 30.1%

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Elanora vs State & National Average

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Fitzgibbon

Pop: 6,296 Income: $885/wk Rent: $385/wk

Southside

Pop: 6,312 Income: $585/wk Rent: $285/wk

Bethania

Pop: 6,333 Income: $602/wk Rent: $340/wk

Palmwoods (Qld)

Pop: 6,357 Income: $746/wk Rent: $430/wk

Ormiston

Pop: 6,379 Income: $811/wk Rent: $450/wk

Molendinar

Pop: 6,450 Income: $703/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elanora

What is the population of Elanora QLD?

The population of Elanora QLD is 12,539 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1409.9 people per km².Elanora is ranked #407 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elanora?

The median personal income in Elanora QLD is $738 per week, or $38,376 per year.The median household income is $1,744 per week.Family income is $2,042 per week.Elanora is ranked #4,782 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elanora?

Median rent in Elanora QLD is $525 per week ($2,275 per month).Rent represents 30.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Elanora ranks #492 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elanora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elanora QLD is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elanora?

The median age in Elanora QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elanora a good suburb to live in?

Elanora is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,539.The median income is $738/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.1% 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: 30955. All dollar figures in AUD.