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Ellaswood VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ellaswood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ellaswood VIC is 206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ellaswood is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Ellaswood is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Ellaswood has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Ellaswood has a population density of 13.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ellaswood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellaswood is $1,907.

There were 21 recorded offences in Ellaswood in 2025-25, a rate of 102 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (14 offences).

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Ellaswood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ellaswood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

#2541 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,907/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ellaswood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (104) Female 49.3% (101)

Population Density

13.6

people per km²

206 people · 15.2 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Ellaswood 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ellaswood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.3% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.7% 42 dwellings

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

Ellaswood Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

4.3%

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

Ellaswood Religion

No Religion

58.7%

Catholic

11.0%

Anglican

7.8%

Not stated

7.3%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

4.1%

Other Religions Tot

4.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ellaswood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Ellaswood Employment

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Employed full-time

42.6% 55 people

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Employed part-time

34.1% 44 people

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Not in labour force

23.3% 30 people

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

Ellaswood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.2%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

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

Ellaswood Occupation

Professionals

22.8%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Managers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.4%

Sales Workers

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Labourers

6.3%

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

Ellaswood Field of Study

Architecture & Building

19.4%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Engineering

16.4%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Health

13.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Education

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

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

Ellaswood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ellaswood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ellaswood Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 84

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Separated

3.4% 5

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Divorced

6.1% 9

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Widowed

3.4% 5

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Never married

29.9% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ellaswood Ancestry

Australian

42.1%

English

33.7%

German

5.1%

Scottish

4.8%

Irish

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Spanish

2.2%

Chinese

1.8%

Dutch

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ellaswood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.8%

Secondary — Government

18.9%

Primary — Catholic

15.1%

Pre-school

9.4%

Vocational Education

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

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

Ellaswood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 373

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

Ellaswood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.1% 22

—

Not a volunteer

83.9% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ellaswood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ellaswood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.0%

Did not go to work

7.8%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

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

Ellaswood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.5%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

21.7%

4+ vehicles

20.3%

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

Ellaswood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

40.9%

4 bedrooms

31.8%

5 bedrooms

13.6%

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

Ellaswood Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

40.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ellaswood Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

394

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ellaswood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Ellaswood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ellaswood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.8%

Couple — no children

19.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ellaswood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 19

—

Did not provide

85.5% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ellaswood Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

31.4%

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

Ellaswood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Ellaswood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.5%

5–14 hours

23.4%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

19.1%

Did not do domestic work

10.6%

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

Ellaswood Household Size

1 person

13.2%

2 persons

28.9%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

19.7%

5 persons

13.2%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ellaswood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

173

Moved from VIC

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

Ellaswood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.0%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ellaswood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 21 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Public Order

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Ellaswood Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,143/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Ellaswood

Your weekly income

≈ $9,286/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,863/wk

Rent share 13.1%

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Ellaswood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Edgecombe

Pop: 103 Income: $680/wk

Swan Bay (Vic.)

Pop: 103 Income: $622/wk Rent: $250/wk

Tarnook

Pop: 103 Income: $747/wk

Winton (Vic.)

Pop: 103 Income: $853/wk Rent: $308/wk

Bulart

Pop: 104 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cobaw

Pop: 104 Income: $885/wk Rent: $568/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellaswood

What is the population of Ellaswood VIC?

The population of Ellaswood VIC is 206 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.6 people per km².Ellaswood is ranked #6,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ellaswood?

The median personal income in Ellaswood VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $2,143 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Ellaswood is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ellaswood?

Median rent in Ellaswood VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ellaswood ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ellaswood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellaswood VIC is $1,907. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ellaswood?

The median age in Ellaswood VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ellaswood a good suburb to live in?

Ellaswood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 206.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 20857. All dollar figures in AUD.