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Ellerston NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ellerston NSW is 123 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ellerston is $991 per week ($51,532 per year). Ellerston has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Ellerston has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellerston is $4,250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Ellerston in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Ellerston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ellerston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$991/wk

$51,532 per year

#1273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ellerston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.2% (71) Female 41.8% (51)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

123 people · 290.4 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Ellerston Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ellerston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 4 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 4 dwellings

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

Ellerston Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ellerston Religion

No Religion

45.2%

Anglican

22.6%

Catholic

17.7%

Not stated

9.7%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ellerston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Ellerston Employment

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Employed full-time

70.1% 68 people

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Employed part-time

9.3% 9 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

15.5% 15 people

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

Ellerston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

15.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Certificate I/II

13.6%

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

Ellerston Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

51.5%

Managers

24.2%

Labourers

24.2%

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

Ellerston Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

33.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

22.2%

Health

19.4%

Education

8.3%

Management & Commerce

8.3%

Society & Culture

8.3%

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

Ellerston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ellerston Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

21.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ellerston Marital Status

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Married

38.1% 40

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Separated

3.8% 4

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Divorced

7.6% 8

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Never married

50.5% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ellerston Ancestry

Australian

42.4%

English

26.5%

Scottish

7.3%

Irish

6.6%

German

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Dutch

2.6%

French

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ellerston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.8%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.1%

Vocational Education

23.1%

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

Ellerston Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 217

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

Ellerston Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.6% 10

—

Not a volunteer

89.4% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ellerston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Walked only

5.1%

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

Ellerston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.8%

2 vehicles

32.7%

3 vehicles

8.2%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Ellerston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.1%

2 bedrooms

27.6%

3 bedrooms

27.6%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

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

Ellerston Population Mobility

24.1%

moved in the last year

39.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

80.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ellerston Indigenous Population

6.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

189

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ellerston Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Ellerston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ellerston Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.0%

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ellerston Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 4

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Never served

95.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ellerston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.5% 8

—

Did not provide

91.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ellerston Children Ever Born

No children

63.2%

2 children

15.8%

4 children

21.1%

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

Ellerston When Migrants Arrived

2019

2020

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

Ellerston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

39.6%

15–29 hours

3.3%

30+ hours

6.6%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Ellerston Household Size

1 person

37.0%

2 persons

41.3%

3 persons

6.5%

4 persons

8.7%

5 persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ellerston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ellerston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ellerston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Ellerston Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,446/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Ellerston

Your weekly income

≈ $6,266/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,446/wk

Rent share —

Ellerston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Caloola

Pop: 62 Income: $866/wk Rent: $175/wk

Caparra

Pop: 62 Income: $560/wk

Colo (Hawkesbury - NSW)

Pop: 62 Income: $725/wk Rent: $325/wk

Darbalara

Pop: 62 Income: $850/wk Rent: $325/wk

Diehard

Pop: 62 Income: $406/wk Rent: $20/wk

Forbes Creek

Pop: 62 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellerston

What is the population of Ellerston NSW?

The population of Ellerston NSW is 123 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Ellerston is ranked #8,356 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ellerston?

The median personal income in Ellerston NSW is $991 per week, or $51,532 per year.The median household income is $1,446 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Ellerston is ranked #1,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Ellerston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellerston NSW is $4,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ellerston?

The median age in Ellerston NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ellerston a good suburb to live in?

Ellerston is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 123.The median income is $991/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11407. All dollar figures in AUD.