Suburbs Elrington

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Elrington NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elrington NSW is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elrington is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Median rent in Elrington is $100 per week ($433 per month). Elrington has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Elrington has a population density of 6.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elrington is $2,167.

There were 1 recorded offences in Elrington in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Elrington, New South Wales — 32.8646°S, 151.4292°E

Crime: Low Med High

Elrington Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Elrington Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$784/wk
$40,768 per year
#3861 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
#8615 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Elrington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (85) Female 45.9% (72)

Population Density

6.5
people per km²
155 people · 23.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,924
Family income/wk

Elrington 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elrington Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.7% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.3% 25 dwellings

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

Elrington Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Elrington Religion

No Religion
33.8%
Anglican
28.4%
Not stated
10.8%
Catholic
8.1%
Christian (other)
6.1%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Eastern Orthodox
4.1%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elrington Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%

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

Elrington Employment

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Employed full-time
34.2% 41 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.8% 25 people
🏠
Not in labour force
45.0% 54 people

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

Elrington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.3%
Bachelor Degree
23.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%
Certificate I/II
6.3%

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

Elrington Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.6%
Managers
18.4%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Professionals
13.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
7.9%

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

Elrington Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.6%
Engineering
18.6%
Health
16.3%
Architecture & Building
14.0%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
7.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%

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

Elrington Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elrington Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
15.8%
$4,000+/wk
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elrington Marital Status

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Married
58.8% 77
↔️
Separated
3.1% 4
📋
Divorced
8.4% 11
🕊️
Widowed
2.3% 3
👤
Never married
27.5% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elrington Ancestry

Australian
36.3%
English
29.2%
Irish
8.0%
Scottish
7.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.7%
Chinese
2.4%
Greek
2.4%
Other
2.4%
German
1.9%
Samoan
1.9%
French
1.4%
Maltese
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elrington School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
36.8%
Primary — Government
26.3%
Secondary — Government
21.1%
Pre-school
15.8%

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

Elrington Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.0% 20
✅
No need for assistance
93.0% 266

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

Elrington Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.1% 16
—
Not a volunteer
86.9% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elrington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elrington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
15.5%
Truck
6.9%
Car (passenger)
5.2%

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

Elrington Car Ownership

1 vehicle
5.6%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
25.9%
4+ vehicles
27.8%

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

Elrington Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
6.0%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
48.0%
5 bedrooms
6.0%

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

Elrington Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
26.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elrington Indigenous Population

6.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
18
Indigenous residents
265
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elrington Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
6
Asthma
5
Mental health
5
Cancer
4

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

Elrington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elrington Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.1%
Couple — children under 15
33.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.5%
One parent — children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elrington Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.2% 4
👤
Never served
96.8% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Elrington Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
20.2% 25
—
Did not provide
79.8% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elrington Children Ever Born

No children
16.2%
2 children
64.9%
3 children
18.9%

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

Elrington When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
3

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

Elrington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.9%
5–14 hours
35.7%
15–29 hours
18.3%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.3%

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

Elrington Household Size

1 person
11.8%
2 persons
43.1%
3 persons
7.8%
4 persons
19.6%
5 persons
11.8%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elrington Where Residents Moved From

Same address
136
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from QLD
4

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

Elrington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elrington Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Elrington Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,843/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.4%

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

If you earn X in Elrington

≈ $7,986/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,743/wk
Rent share 5.4%

Elrington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Big Hill (NSW)
Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $550/wk
Warrah Creek
Pop: 78 Income: $888/wk Rent: $385/wk
Crooked Corner
Pop: 78 Income: $553/wk Rent: $125/wk
Crowdy Head
Pop: 78 Income: $752/wk Rent: $540/wk
Crowther
Pop: 78 Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk
Howards Grass
Pop: 78 Income: $778/wk Rent: $415/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elrington

What is the population of Elrington NSW?

The population of Elrington NSW is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.5 people per km².Elrington is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elrington?

The median personal income in Elrington NSW is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year.The median household income is $1,843 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.Elrington is ranked #3,861 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elrington?

Median rent in Elrington NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 5.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elrington ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elrington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elrington NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elrington?

The median age in Elrington NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elrington a good suburb to live in?

Elrington is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 155.The median income is $784/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.4% 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: 11410. All dollar figures in AUD.