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Elwood VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Elwood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Elwood VIC is 15,153 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elwood is $1,364 per week ($70,928 per year). Median rent in Elwood is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Elwood has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Elwood has a population density of 5838.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Elwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elwood is $2,300.
There were 1,130 recorded offences in Elwood in 2025-25, a rate of 75 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (521 offences).
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Elwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Elwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Elwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Elwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Elwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Elwood Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Elwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Elwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Elwood Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Elwood Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Elwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Elwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Elwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Elwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Elwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Elwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Elwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Elwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Elwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Elwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Elwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Elwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Elwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Elwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Elwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Elwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Elwood Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Elwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Elwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Elwood When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Elwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Elwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Elwood Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Elwood Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Elwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1,130 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Elwood Schools
Showing 15 of 41 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elwood
What is the population of Elwood VIC?
The population of Elwood VIC is 15,153 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5838.6 people per km².Elwood is ranked #271 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Elwood?
The median personal income in Elwood VIC is $1,364 per week, or $70,928 per year.The median household income is $2,096 per week.Family income is $3,210 per week.Elwood is ranked #208 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Elwood?
Median rent in Elwood VIC is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elwood ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Elwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elwood VIC is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Elwood?
The median age in Elwood VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Elwood a good suburb to live in?
Elwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 15,153.The median income is $1,364/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 20867. All dollar figures in AUD.