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Ellenborough NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ellenborough NSW is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ellenborough is $460 per week ($23,920 per year). Median rent in Ellenborough is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Ellenborough has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Ellenborough has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellenborough is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Ellenborough in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Ellenborough Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ellenborough Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$460/wk

$23,920 per year

#8577 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ellenborough Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (77) Female 54.4% (92)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

171 people · 134.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$824

Family income/wk

Ellenborough 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)

Ellenborough Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.1% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.9% 11 dwellings

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

Ellenborough Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ellenborough Religion

No Religion

34.3%

Not stated

20.9%

Anglican

18.0%

Catholic

17.4%

Baptist

4.1%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ellenborough Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Ellenborough Employment

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Employed full-time

29.0% 29 people

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Employed part-time

15.0% 15 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

52.0% 52 people

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

Ellenborough Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.3%

Bachelor Degree

10.0%

Certificate I/II

6.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

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

Ellenborough Occupation

Managers

21.6%

Community & Personal Service

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.2%

Professionals

10.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.1%

Sales Workers

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Ellenborough Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Society & Culture

22.2%

Architecture & Building

16.7%

Education

16.7%

Engineering

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

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

Ellenborough Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ellenborough Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

13.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

26.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ellenborough Marital Status

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Married

37.7% 52

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Separated

5.8% 8

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Divorced

14.5% 20

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Widowed

8.7% 12

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Never married

33.3% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ellenborough Ancestry

English

36.1%

Australian

34.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.3%

Irish

5.7%

Scottish

5.2%

German

4.1%

Italian

2.6%

Other

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ellenborough School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

65.0%

Secondary — Government

35.0%

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

Ellenborough Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 13

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No need for assistance

95.1% 252

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

Ellenborough Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.6% 22

—

Not a volunteer

81.4% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ellenborough Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ellenborough How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.9%

Did not go to work

8.1%

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

Ellenborough Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

45.8%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Ellenborough Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.8%

2 bedrooms

5.3%

3 bedrooms

50.9%

4 bedrooms

29.8%

6+ bedrooms

5.3%

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

Ellenborough Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

10.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ellenborough Indigenous Population

11.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

250

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ellenborough Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Stroke

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Ellenborough Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

14.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ellenborough Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.9%

Couple — no children

29.3%

One parent — children under 15

17.4%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ellenborough Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 4

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Never served

96.3% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ellenborough Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.5% 23

—

Did not provide

79.5% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ellenborough Children Ever Born

No children

10.0%

2 children

46.7%

3 children

30.0%

4 children

13.3%

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

Ellenborough When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Ellenborough Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

8.9%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

23.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.6%

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

Ellenborough Household Size

1 person

37.5%

2 persons

31.9%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

6.9%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ellenborough Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ellenborough Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ellenborough Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ellenborough Rent Prices & Affordability

48%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $730/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 47.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Ellenborough

Your weekly income

≈ $3,163/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $380/wk

Rent share 47.9%

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Ellenborough vs State & National Average

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Pop: 86 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $667/wk

Girilambone

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $140/wk

Goodnight

Pop: 86 Income: $668/wk Rent: $120/wk

Huntingdon

Pop: 86 Income: $678/wk Rent: $335/wk

Junee Reefs

Pop: 86 Income: $739/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mount Thorley

Pop: 86 Income: $820/wk Rent: $343/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellenborough

What is the population of Ellenborough NSW?

The population of Ellenborough NSW is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Ellenborough is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ellenborough?

The median personal income in Ellenborough NSW is $460 per week, or $23,920 per year.The median household income is $730 per week.Family income is $824 per week.Ellenborough is ranked #8,577 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ellenborough?

Median rent in Ellenborough NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 47.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.Ellenborough ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ellenborough?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellenborough NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ellenborough?

The median age in Ellenborough NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ellenborough a good suburb to live in?

Ellenborough is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 171.The median income is $460/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (47.9% 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: 11404. All dollar figures in AUD.