Suburbs Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld)

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Elphinstone QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Elphinstone, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Elphinstone QLD is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elphinstone is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Elphinstone is $225 per week ($975 per month). Elphinstone has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Elphinstone has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elphinstone is $1,084.

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📍 Elphinstone, Queensland — 27.9830°S, 151.8936°E

Crime: Low Med High

Elphinstone Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Elphinstone Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$717/wk
$37,284 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,084/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Elphinstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.6% (26) Female 54.4% (31)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
60 people · 26.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,916
Family income/wk

Elphinstone Age Distribution

15-19
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elphinstone Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
63.6% 14 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
36.4% 8 dwellings

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

Elphinstone Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Elphinstone Religion

No Religion
24.6%
Catholic
22.8%
Uniting Church
17.5%
Christian (other)
12.3%
Lutheran
7.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.3%
Anglican
5.3%
Not stated
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elphinstone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Elphinstone Employment

💼
Employed full-time
44.4% 24 people
⏰
Employed part-time
29.6% 16 people
🏠
Not in labour force
25.9% 14 people

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

Elphinstone Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.6%
Bachelor Degree
29.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%

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

Elphinstone Occupation

Community & Personal Service
31.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.3%
Managers
21.1%
Professionals
21.1%

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

Elphinstone Field of Study

Architecture & Building
29.4%
Engineering
17.6%
Health
17.6%
Education
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%

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

Elphinstone Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elphinstone Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elphinstone Marital Status

💍
Married
53.1% 26
↔️
Separated
6.1% 3
📋
Divorced
6.1% 3
👤
Never married
34.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elphinstone Ancestry

Australian
46.4%
English
39.1%
Irish
10.1%
Other
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elphinstone School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Elphinstone Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 102

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

Elphinstone Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
34.8% 16
—
Not a volunteer
65.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elphinstone Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
44.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elphinstone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.1%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Walked only
11.1%

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

Elphinstone Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
18.5%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Elphinstone Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
28.0%
6+ bedrooms
12.0%

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

Elphinstone Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
23.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elphinstone Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
100
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elphinstone Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Elphinstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$1-$149/wk
13.1%
$150-$299/wk
13.1%
$650-$799/wk
18.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elphinstone Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.8%
Couple — no children under 15
36.7%
Couple — children under 15
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elphinstone Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.0% 4
—
Did not provide
92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elphinstone Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
28.6%

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

Elphinstone When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
5

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

Elphinstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5–14 hours
39.6%
15–29 hours
7.5%
30+ hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
15.1%

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

Elphinstone Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
52.0%
3 persons
12.0%
5 persons
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elphinstone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elphinstone Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,791/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in Elphinstone

≈ $7,761/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,566/wk
Rent share 12.6%

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Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk
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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk
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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $65/wk
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Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $47/wk
Garbutt
Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk

Elphinstone vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Budgee
Pop: 30 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk
Ellinthorp
Pop: 30 Income: $417/wk Rent: $300/wk
Forest Ridge
Pop: 30 Income: $524/wk Rent: $273/wk
Gunyarra
Pop: 30 Income: $575/wk
Iron Range
Pop: 30 Income: $966/wk
Langlands
Pop: 30 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elphinstone

What is the population of Elphinstone QLD?

The population of Elphinstone QLD is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Elphinstone?

The median personal income in Elphinstone QLD is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year.The median household income is $1,791 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.

How much is rent in Elphinstone?

Median rent in Elphinstone QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Elphinstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elphinstone QLD is $1,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elphinstone?

The median age in Elphinstone QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elphinstone a good suburb to live in?

Elphinstone is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 60.The median income is $717/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 30972. All dollar figures in AUD.