Suburbs Elermore Vale

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Elermore Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elermore Vale NSW is 6,057 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elermore Vale is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Elermore Vale is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Elermore Vale has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Elermore Vale has a population density of 1219.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elermore Vale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elermore Vale is $1,842.

There were 104 recorded offences in Elermore Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (43 offences).

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📍 Elermore Vale, New South Wales — 32.9166°S, 151.6619°E

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Elermore Vale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Elermore Vale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$712/wk
$37,024 per year
#5262 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
#2445 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Elermore Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (2,860) Female 52.8% (3,200)

Population Density

1219.8
people per km²
6,057 people · 5.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,019
Family income/wk

Elermore Vale 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)

Elermore Vale Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
50.2% 796 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
49.8% 789 dwellings

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

Elermore Vale Country of Birth

Australia
94.0%
England
2.1%
India
1.9%
China
0.4%
Germany
0.4%
Fiji
0.3%
Hong Kong
0.3%
Bangladesh
0.2%
Afghanistan
0.2%
Greece
0.2%

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

Elermore Vale Religion

No Religion
44.5%
Catholic
21.3%
Anglican
15.3%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Not stated
4.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.5%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elermore Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Elermore Vale Languages Spoken at Home

Macedon
24.0%
Other
16.2%
Mandarin
12.3%
Arabic
12.3%
IAL Punjabi
11.8%
SAL Tot
9.3%
Greek
7.4%
Cantonese
6.9%

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

Elermore Vale Employment

💼
Employed full-time
32.8% 1,533 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.8% 1,021 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.1% 143 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.4% 1,983 people

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

Elermore Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.5%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Elermore Vale Occupation

Professionals
35.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Managers
11.4%
Labourers
4.6%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Elermore Vale Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.7%
Engineering
17.5%
Health
15.9%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Information Technology
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

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

Elermore Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elermore Vale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elermore Vale Marital Status

💍
Married
46.5% 2,342
↔️
Separated
2.9% 146
📋
Divorced
9.6% 483
🕊️
Widowed
8.4% 424
👤
Never married
32.6% 1,641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elermore Vale Ancestry

English
30.9%
Australian
29.9%
Scottish
9.5%
Irish
8.4%
Other
6.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.5%
German
2.8%
Macedonian
2.1%
Italian
1.9%
Chinese
1.6%
Polish
1.4%
Indian
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elermore Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
32.3%
Secondary — Government
25.4%
Vocational Education
13.2%
Pre-school
11.5%
Primary — Catholic
6.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.8%
Secondary — Catholic
3.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.8%

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

Elermore Vale Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.2% 1,197
✅
No need for assistance
89.8% 10,563

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

Elermore Vale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.2% 643
—
Not a volunteer
86.8% 4,236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elermore Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elermore Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.5%
Did not go to work
19.6%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Walked only
1.1%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Other
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Elermore Vale Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
38.3%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Elermore Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.6%
2 bedrooms
21.5%
3 bedrooms
43.5%
4 bedrooms
24.3%
5 bedrooms
6.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Elermore Vale Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
39.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elermore Vale Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
553
Indigenous residents
11,298
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elermore Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
795
Asthma
276
Arthritis
267
Heart disease
209
Diabetes
201
Lung condition
145
Stroke
114
Cancer
99
Kidney disease
83
Dementia
69

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

Elermore Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elermore Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.1%
Couple — no children
27.5%
Couple — no children under 15
17.5%
One parent — children under 15
8.4%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elermore Vale Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.3% 17
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.4% 18
🏅
Previously served
3.4% 166
👤
Never served
95.9% 4,678

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elermore Vale Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 636
—
Did not provide
86.9% 4,228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elermore Vale Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
32.9%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
1.6%

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

Elermore Vale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951–1960
51
1961–1970
112
1971–1980
91
1981–1990
78
1991–2000
64
2001–2010
193
2011–2015
91
2016
46
2017
29
2018
40
2019
40
2020
15

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

Elermore Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5–14 hours
28.7%
15–29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Elermore Vale Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
6.4%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elermore Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,028
Moved from NSW
590
Moved — same area (SA2)
119
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from WA
3

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

Elermore Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.7%
Step family — no other children
9.3%
Blended family — no other children
3.3%
Intact family — other children present
1.1%
Step family — other children present
0.8%
Other couple — children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elermore Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 104 total

Drug Offences
43
Theft
19
Assault
18
Other Against Property
12
Other Against Person
5
Property Damage
4
Sexual Offences
3

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Elermore Vale Schools

16
schools nearby
10
government
1015
avg ICSEA score
6,298
total students
Macquarie College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,060 students
1110
ICSEA
New Lambton Heights Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 55 students
1100
ICSEA
Wallsend South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 583 students
1083
ICSEA
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 323 students
1076
ICSEA
Newcastle Waldorf School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 237 students
1072
ICSEA
St Kevin's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 130 students
1071
ICSEA
Holy Cross Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 153 students
1036
ICSEA
Cardiff North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 149 students
1014
ICSEA
Cardiff Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
1000
ICSEA
Elermore Vale Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 290 students
996
ICSEA
Wallsend Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 252 students
965
ICSEA
Glendale East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 232 students
956
ICSEA
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 890 students
952
ICSEA
Alesco Secondary College Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 664 students
949
ICSEA
Glendale Technology High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 802 students
946
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 16 schools

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

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Elermore Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,567/wk
Median Rent $380/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.3%

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

If you earn X in Elermore Vale

≈ $6,790/month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,187/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

West Wyalong
Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $150/wk
Forbes (NSW)
Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $150/wk
The Rock
Income: $636/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $135/wk
Tumut
Income: $655/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $135/wk
Coolamon
Income: $746/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $110/wk
Tomerong
Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $80/wk
Port Kembla
Income: $648/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $40/wk
Hillvue
Income: $839/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $30/wk

Elermore Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Grays Point
Pop: 3,034 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $630/wk
West Wyalong
Pop: 3,037 Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk
Bonny Hills
Pop: 3,045 Income: $677/wk Rent: $445/wk
Yowie Bay
Pop: 3,053 Income: $1,085/wk Rent: $750/wk
Mount Riverview
Pop: 3,074 Income: $918/wk Rent: $450/wk
Forest Hill (NSW)
Pop: 3,081 Income: $932/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elermore Vale

What is the population of Elermore Vale NSW?

The population of Elermore Vale NSW is 6,057 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1219.8 people per km².Elermore Vale is ranked #1,298 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elermore Vale?

The median personal income in Elermore Vale NSW is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,567 per week.Family income is $2,019 per week.Elermore Vale is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elermore Vale?

Median rent in Elermore Vale NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elermore Vale ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elermore Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elermore Vale NSW is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elermore Vale?

The median age in Elermore Vale NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elermore Vale a good suburb to live in?

Elermore Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,057.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 11397. All dollar figures in AUD.