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Elderslie NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elderslie NSW is 7,878 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elderslie is $955 per week ($49,660 per year). Median rent in Elderslie is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Elderslie has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Elderslie has a population density of 1500.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elderslie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elderslie is $2,383.

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Elderslie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elderslie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$955/wk

$49,660 per year

#1563 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$480/wk

$2,080 per month

#769 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,383/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Elderslie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (3,807) Female 51.7% (4,074)

Population Density

1500.3

people per km²

7,878 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,452

Family income/wk

Elderslie 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)

Elderslie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

33.1% 619 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

66.9% 1,249 dwellings

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

Elderslie Country of Birth

Australia

92.9%

England

4.2%

India

0.8%

Fiji

0.5%

Chile

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

China

0.3%

Croatia

0.3%

Germany

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Elderslie Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Catholic

30.1%

Anglican

21.5%

Not stated

4.8%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Eastern Orthodox

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elderslie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Elderslie Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.7%

Spanish

17.3%

Italian

12.8%

Arabic

10.6%

Mandarin

9.5%

IAL Punjabi

8.9%

SAL Tot

8.9%

Croatian

6.1%

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

Elderslie Employment

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Employed full-time

42.7% 2,253 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 1,223 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 127 people

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Not in labour force

31.8% 1,677 people

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

Elderslie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Elderslie Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.5%

Managers

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Labourers

4.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

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

Elderslie Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.4%

Society & Culture

15.7%

Engineering

15.4%

Education

13.6%

Health

11.2%

Architecture & Building

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Elderslie Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

7.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elderslie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.2%

$4,000+/wk

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elderslie Marital Status

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Married

49.8% 2,962

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Separated

3.7% 222

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Divorced

9.7% 578

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Widowed

3.9% 232

👤

Never married

32.8% 1,948

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elderslie Ancestry

Australian

31.3%

English

31.2%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

8.0%

Other

7.2%

Italian

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

German

2.6%

Maltese

1.7%

Indian

1.1%

Chinese

1.0%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elderslie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.5%

Secondary — Government

19.8%

Pre-school

13.5%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Secondary — Catholic

8.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

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

Elderslie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 756

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 14,493

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

Elderslie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.2% 701

—

Not a volunteer

87.8% 5,026

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elderslie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$300-$449/mo

0.8%

$450-$599/mo

0.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.6%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elderslie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.5%

Did not go to work

21.5%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Truck

1.4%

Walked only

0.9%

Train

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

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

Elderslie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.4%

1 vehicle

29.7%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

8.3%

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

Elderslie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

5.8%

3 bedrooms

24.9%

4 bedrooms

54.3%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Elderslie Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

45.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elderslie Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

592

Indigenous residents

14,785

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elderslie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

688

Asthma

297

Arthritis

259

Diabetes

192

Heart disease

174

Lung condition

127

Cancer

103

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Elderslie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elderslie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.2%

Couple — no children

19.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elderslie Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 13

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Previously served

2.0% 116

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Never served

97.8% 5,609

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elderslie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 693

—

Did not provide

87.9% 5,012

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elderslie Children Ever Born

No children

28.4%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

5.1%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Elderslie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

186

1971–1980

147

1981–1990

190

1991–2000

141

2001–2010

189

2011–2015

124

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Elderslie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.6%

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

Elderslie Household Size

1 person

19.5%

2 persons

29.1%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

20.6%

5 persons

9.9%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elderslie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,380

Moved from NSW

897

Moved — same area (SA2)

141

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

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

Elderslie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

10.1%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elderslie Schools

schools nearby

government

1014

avg ICSEA score

6,858

total students

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 622 students

1047

ICSEA

Camden Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 313 students

1041

ICSEA

Aspect Macarthur School Independent

Primary · U · 135 students

1032

ICSEA

Camden South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 712 students

1021

ICSEA

Mawarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 386 students

1017

ICSEA

Yandelora School Government

Combined · U · 118 students

1017

ICSEA

Elizabeth Macarthur High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,400 students

1014

ICSEA

Elderslie Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 539 students

1011

ICSEA

Spring Farm Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 866 students

1009

ICSEA

Narellan Vale Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 619 students

1006

ICSEA

Elderslie High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 857 students

988

ICSEA

Narellan Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 291 students

969

ICSEA

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

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Elderslie Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,150/wk

Median Rent $480/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.3%

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

If you earn X in Elderslie

Your weekly income

≈ $9,317/month

Median rent $480/wk

Left after rent $1,670/wk

Rent share 22.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elderslie

What is the population of Elderslie NSW?

The population of Elderslie NSW is 7,878 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1500.3 people per km².Elderslie is ranked #901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elderslie?

The median personal income in Elderslie NSW is $955 per week, or $49,660 per year.The median household income is $2,150 per week.Family income is $2,452 per week.Elderslie is ranked #1,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elderslie?

Median rent in Elderslie NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elderslie ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elderslie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elderslie NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elderslie?

The median age in Elderslie NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elderslie a good suburb to live in?

Elderslie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,878.The median income is $955/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 11394. All dollar figures in AUD.