South Australia · Suburb Profile

Elliston SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Elliston, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Elliston SA is 375 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elliston is $665 per week ($34,580 per year). Median rent in Elliston is $200 per week ($867 per month). Elliston has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Elliston has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elliston is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elliston is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Elliston in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Elliston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elliston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$665/wk

$34,580 per year

#6078 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Elliston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (193) Female 48.7% (183)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

375 people · 185.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Elliston 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)

Elliston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 42 dwellings

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

Elliston Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

Germany

1.9%

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

Elliston Religion

No Religion

43.9%

Catholic

17.7%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

10.8%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Buddhism

1.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elliston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Elliston Employment

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Employed full-time

26.9% 72 people

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Employed part-time

28.7% 77 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

42.2% 113 people

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

Elliston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.1%

Bachelor Degree

30.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

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

Elliston Occupation

Professionals

27.6%

Managers

20.4%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.2%

Labourers

9.2%

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

Elliston Field of Study

Health

21.1%

Education

17.9%

Engineering

16.8%

Society & Culture

13.7%

Management & Commerce

12.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

Architecture & Building

3.2%

Creative Arts

3.2%

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

Elliston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elliston Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elliston Marital Status

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Married

45.1% 134

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Separated

5.1% 15

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Divorced

9.4% 28

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Widowed

6.7% 20

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Never married

33.7% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elliston Ancestry

Australian

31.3%

English

29.3%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

9.4%

German

5.2%

Other

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.2%

Dutch

1.8%

Polish

1.8%

Lebanese

1.6%

French

0.6%

Italian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elliston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.3%

Secondary — Government

23.9%

Pre-school

11.3%

Vocational Education

8.5%

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

Elliston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 59

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 625

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

Elliston Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.1% 97

—

Not a volunteer

63.9% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elliston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

22.2%

$800-$999/mo

13.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elliston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.0%

Walked only

19.7%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

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

Elliston Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.9%

1 vehicle

30.8%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

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

Elliston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

21.0%

3 bedrooms

49.3%

4 bedrooms

22.5%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

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

Elliston Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

33.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elliston Indigenous Population

5.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

645

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elliston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Dementia

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Elliston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elliston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.4%

Couple — no children

35.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

Couple — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elliston Military Service

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Previously served

1.1% 3

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Never served

98.9% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elliston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.0% 51

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Did not provide

81.0% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elliston Children Ever Born

No children

18.2%

1 child

10.9%

2 children

41.8%

3 children

22.7%

4 children

6.4%

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

Elliston When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2016

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

Elliston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

34.1%

15–29 hours

19.8%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Elliston Household Size

1 person

34.5%

2 persons

40.1%

3 persons

7.7%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elliston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

313

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Elliston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.2%

Step family — no other children

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elliston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Elliston Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Elliston

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $966/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Elliston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Nelshaby

Pop: 188 Income: $530/wk Rent: $295/wk

Woods Point (SA)

Pop: 188 Income: $717/wk Rent: $240/wk

Chaffey

Pop: 189 Income: $693/wk Rent: $225/wk

Murray Bridge South

Pop: 189 Income: $785/wk Rent: $225/wk

Rosedale (SA)

Pop: 190 Income: $858/wk Rent: $258/wk

Buchfelde

Pop: 193 Income: $624/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elliston

What is the population of Elliston SA?

The population of Elliston SA is 375 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Elliston is ranked #5,542 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elliston?

The median personal income in Elliston SA is $665 per week, or $34,580 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Elliston is ranked #6,078 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elliston?

Median rent in Elliston SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elliston ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elliston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elliston SA 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 Elliston?

The median age in Elliston SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elliston a good suburb to live in?

Elliston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 375.The median income is $665/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 40405. All dollar figures in AUD.