Elmhurst VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elmhurst VIC is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elmhurst is $452 per week ($23,504 per year). Median rent in Elmhurst is $97 per week ($420 per month). Elmhurst has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Elmhurst has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elmhurst is India. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elmhurst is $803.

There were 13 recorded offences in Elmhurst in 2025-25, a rate of 70 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Elmhurst Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Elmhurst Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$452/wk
$23,504 per year
#8630 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$97/wk
$420 per month
#8679 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$803/mo
Avg household size: —

Elmhurst Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (102) Female 46.0% (87)

Population Density

2.7
people per km²
185 people · 69.3 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$866
Family income/wk

Elmhurst 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)

Elmhurst Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.3% 57 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
19.7% 14 dwellings

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

Elmhurst Country of Birth

Australia
87.0%
India
7.2%
England
5.8%

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

Elmhurst Religion

No Religion
30.2%
Not stated
28.5%
Anglican
18.0%
Catholic
9.3%
Uniting Church
7.0%
Judaism
5.2%
Eastern Orthodox
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elmhurst Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Elmhurst Employment

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Employed full-time
28.5% 35 people
Employed part-time
12.2% 15 people
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Unemployed
4.1% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
55.3% 68 people

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

Elmhurst Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
36.5%
Bachelor Degree
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
7.7%

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

Elmhurst Occupation

Professionals
29.4%
Managers
26.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Labourers
11.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%
Community & Personal Service
8.8%

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

Elmhurst Field of Study

Health
34.6%
Architecture & Building
15.4%
Education
15.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
11.5%
Engineering
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%

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

Elmhurst Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elmhurst Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.9%
$500-$649/wk
17.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
15.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elmhurst Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 91
↔️
Separated
4.7% 8
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Divorced
12.8% 22
🕊️
Widowed
6.4% 11
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Never married
23.3% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elmhurst Ancestry

English
32.9%
Australian
25.5%
Scottish
13.0%
Irish
10.6%
Other
6.5%
German
3.7%
New Zealander
2.8%
Italian
1.9%
Spanish
1.9%
Welsh
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elmhurst School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
63.6%
Secondary — Catholic
36.4%

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

Elmhurst Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.5% 18
No need for assistance
93.5% 261

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

Elmhurst Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.7% 40
Not a volunteer
68.3% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elmhurst Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
30.0%
$800-$999/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elmhurst How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Car (passenger)
13.9%
Did not go to work
11.1%

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

Elmhurst Car Ownership

1 vehicle
44.6%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3 vehicles
9.5%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

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

Elmhurst Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.1%
2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
40.5%
4 bedrooms
26.6%
5 bedrooms
5.1%
6+ bedrooms
3.8%

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

Elmhurst Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
24.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elmhurst Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
294
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elmhurst Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Arthritis
15
Lung condition
12
Cancer
9
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
4
Stroke
4
Asthma
3

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

Elmhurst Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$300-$399/wk
19.2%
$400-$499/wk
17.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elmhurst Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.0%
Couple — children under 15
22.9%
Couple — no children under 15
17.7%
One parent — children under 15
5.2%
One parent — no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elmhurst Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.6% 6
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Never served
95.4% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elmhurst Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.8% 23
Did not provide
82.2% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elmhurst Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
7.0%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
37.2%
4 children
7.0%

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

Elmhurst When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
9
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
4

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

Elmhurst Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
20.7%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

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

Elmhurst Household Size

1 person
47.5%
2 persons
41.3%
3 persons
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elmhurst Where Residents Moved From

Same address
130
Moved from VIC
8

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

Elmhurst Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elmhurst Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Theft
5
Assault
5
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Elmhurst Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $774/wk
Median Rent $97/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.5%

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

If you earn X in Elmhurst

≈ $3,354/month
Median rent $97/wk
Left after rent $677/wk
Rent share 12.5%

Elmhurst vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Elmhurst

What is the population of Elmhurst VIC?

The population of Elmhurst VIC is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Elmhurst is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elmhurst?

The median personal income in Elmhurst VIC is $452 per week, or $23,504 per year.The median household income is $774 per week.Family income is $866 per week.Elmhurst is ranked #8,630 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elmhurst?

Median rent in Elmhurst VIC is $97 per week ($420 per month).Rent represents 12.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elmhurst ranks #8,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elmhurst?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elmhurst VIC is $803. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elmhurst?

The median age in Elmhurst VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elmhurst a good suburb to live in?

Elmhurst is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 185.The median income is $452/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20861. All dollar figures in AUD.