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Ellis Lane NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ellis Lane NSW is 852 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ellis Lane is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Ellis Lane is $428 per week ($1,855 per month). Ellis Lane has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Ellis Lane has a population density of 238.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ellis Lane is England. The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellis Lane is $2,370.

There were 2 recorded offences in Ellis Lane in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Ellis Lane Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ellis Lane Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$875/wk

$45,500 per year

#2435 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$428/wk

$1,855 per month

#1442 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,370/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ellis Lane Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (444) Female 48.3% (414)

Population Density

238.2

people per km²

852 people · 3.6 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,472

Family income/wk

Ellis Lane 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)

Ellis Lane Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.3% 127 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.7% 116 dwellings

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

Ellis Lane Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

3.9%

Germany

0.8%

India

0.8%

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

Ellis Lane Religion

Catholic

42.3%

Anglican

22.7%

No Religion

18.5%

Not stated

5.5%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Islam

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ellis Lane Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Ellis Lane Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

26.9%

Polish

19.2%

Italian

15.4%

Khmer

15.4%

Arabic

11.5%

Macedon

11.5%

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

Ellis Lane Employment

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Employed full-time

32.8% 201 people

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Employed part-time

23.0% 141 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 12 people

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Not in labour force

42.3% 259 people

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

Ellis Lane Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.6%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

8.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Ellis Lane Occupation

Managers

25.3%

Professionals

24.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Labourers

3.2%

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

Ellis Lane Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.4%

Engineering

20.7%

Education

12.6%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Health

9.8%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Ellis Lane Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ellis Lane Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ellis Lane Marital Status

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Married

58.7% 401

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Separated

2.2% 15

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Divorced

8.3% 57

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Widowed

4.0% 27

👤

Never married

26.8% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ellis Lane Ancestry

English

29.4%

Australian

28.2%

Italian

8.7%

Irish

7.9%

Other

6.8%

Scottish

6.5%

Maltese

3.2%

German

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Macedonian

1.4%

Greek

1.3%

Dutch

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ellis Lane School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.4%

Secondary — Catholic

18.9%

Secondary — Government

13.9%

Primary — Catholic

11.4%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

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

Ellis Lane Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 77

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 1,545

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

Ellis Lane Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.6% 95

—

Not a volunteer

85.4% 554

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ellis Lane Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.9%

$300-$449/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

8.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

5.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ellis Lane How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.8%

Did not go to work

18.5%

Truck

5.1%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

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

Ellis Lane Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.6%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

26.0%

4+ vehicles

23.6%

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

Ellis Lane Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.0%

3 bedrooms

14.6%

4 bedrooms

55.9%

5 bedrooms

20.1%

6+ bedrooms

7.5%

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

Ellis Lane Population Mobility

7.7%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ellis Lane Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,591

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ellis Lane Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Ellis Lane Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ellis Lane Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.5%

Couple — no children

24.7%

Couple — no children under 15

20.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ellis Lane Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 22

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Never served

96.7% 635

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ellis Lane Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 68

—

Did not provide

89.6% 584

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ellis Lane Children Ever Born

No children

26.4%

1 child

8.4%

2 children

34.5%

3 children

22.4%

4 children

6.5%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Ellis Lane When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Ellis Lane Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.4%

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

Ellis Lane Household Size

1 person

12.0%

2 persons

30.3%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

14.6%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ellis Lane Where Residents Moved From

Same address

750

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ellis Lane Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.2%

Step family — no other children

5.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.4%

Step family — other children present

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ellis Lane Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ellis Lane Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

1,559

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

Cobbitty Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 360 students

1021

ICSEA

Mater Dei School Independent

Secondary · U · 129 students

993

ICSEA

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

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Ellis Lane Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,269/wk

Median Rent $428/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Ellis Lane

Your weekly income

≈ $9,832/month

Median rent $428/wk

Left after rent $1,841/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Ellis Lane vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Glen Oak

Pop: 426 Income: $818/wk Rent: $380/wk

Horseshoe Bend

Pop: 427 Income: $673/wk Rent: $330/wk

Mount Rankin

Pop: 428 Income: $894/wk Rent: $335/wk

Tregeagle

Pop: 428 Income: $780/wk Rent: $480/wk

Awaba

Pop: 430 Income: $780/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cawdor (NSW)

Pop: 430 Income: $930/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellis Lane

What is the population of Ellis Lane NSW?

The population of Ellis Lane NSW is 852 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 238.2 people per km².Ellis Lane is ranked #4,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ellis Lane?

The median personal income in Ellis Lane NSW is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $2,269 per week.Family income is $2,472 per week.Ellis Lane is ranked #2,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ellis Lane?

Median rent in Ellis Lane NSW is $428 per week ($1,855 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ellis Lane ranks #1,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ellis Lane?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellis Lane NSW is $2,370. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ellis Lane?

The median age in Ellis Lane NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ellis Lane a good suburb to live in?

Ellis Lane is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 852.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 11408. All dollar figures in AUD.