New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Elong Elong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elong Elong NSW is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elong Elong is $579 per week ($30,108 per year). Median rent in Elong Elong is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Elong Elong has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Elong Elong has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elong Elong is $867.

There were 2 recorded offences in Elong Elong in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Elong Elong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elong Elong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$579/wk

$30,108 per year

#7394 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Elong Elong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.3% (61) Female 56.7% (80)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

142 people · 221.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Elong Elong 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elong Elong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.8% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.2% 19 dwellings

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

Elong Elong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Elong Elong Religion

Catholic

33.6%

No Religion

23.8%

Anglican

18.9%

Not stated

8.4%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Baptist

4.2%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elong Elong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Elong Elong Employment

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Employed full-time

34.0% 35 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 23 people

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Not in labour force

43.7% 45 people

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

Elong Elong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.4%

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

Elong Elong Occupation

Community & Personal Service

25.6%

Professionals

23.1%

Managers

20.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Labourers

10.3%

Sales Workers

7.7%

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

Elong Elong Field of Study

Society & Culture

26.2%

Agriculture & Environment

23.8%

Health

21.4%

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Engineering

9.5%

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

Elong Elong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elong Elong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.6%

$500-$649/wk

14.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elong Elong Marital Status

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Married

46.0% 52

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Separated

4.4% 5

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Divorced

15.0% 17

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Widowed

7.1% 8

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Never married

27.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elong Elong Ancestry

Australian

37.4%

English

29.4%

Irish

11.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.0%

Scottish

6.5%

German

4.2%

Polish

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elong Elong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.3%

Pre-school

28.6%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

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

Elong Elong Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.9% 15

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No need for assistance

94.1% 240

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

Elong Elong Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.9% 19

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elong Elong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

23.1%

$300-$449/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elong Elong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.1%

Did not go to work

11.9%

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

Elong Elong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.5%

2 vehicles

35.6%

3 vehicles

28.8%

4+ vehicles

5.1%

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

Elong Elong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.8%

2 bedrooms

19.6%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

17.6%

5 bedrooms

13.7%

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

Elong Elong Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

33.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elong Elong Indigenous Population

10.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

245

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elong Elong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Stroke

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Elong Elong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elong Elong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

Couple — no children

35.6%

One parent — children under 15

14.4%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elong Elong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 15

—

Did not provide

85.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elong Elong Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

1 child

13.0%

3 children

39.1%

4 children

13.0%

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

Elong Elong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Elong Elong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.5%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

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

Elong Elong Household Size

1 person

32.7%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

14.5%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elong Elong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

120

Moved from NSW

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

Elong Elong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Intact family — other children present

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elong Elong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Elong Elong Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,145/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Elong Elong

Your weekly income

≈ $4,962/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $895/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Elong Elong vs State & National Average

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Pop: 71 Income: $687/wk Rent: $160/wk

Bimbi

Pop: 71 Income: $671/wk Rent: $130/wk

Boorolong

Pop: 71 Income: $771/wk Rent: $290/wk

Burra Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $120/wk

Calimo

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $260/wk

Wattamolla

Pop: 71 Income: $1,213/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elong Elong

What is the population of Elong Elong NSW?

The population of Elong Elong NSW is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Elong Elong is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elong Elong?

The median personal income in Elong Elong NSW is $579 per week, or $30,108 per year.The median household income is $1,145 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Elong Elong is ranked #7,394 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elong Elong?

Median rent in Elong Elong NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elong Elong ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elong Elong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elong Elong NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elong Elong?

The median age in Elong Elong NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elong Elong a good suburb to live in?

Elong Elong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 142.The median income is $579/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 11409. All dollar figures in AUD.