Elderslie, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Elderslie NSW is 7,878 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elderslie is $955 per week ($49,660 per year). Median rent in Elderslie is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Elderslie has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Elderslie has a population density of 1,500 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elderslie is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elderslie is $2,383.

Population
7,878
Census 2021
Median income
$955/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$480/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Elderslie vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Elderslie is $955 a week, 25% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 449th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $480 a week, $95 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureElderslieTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$955/wk$765/wk +25%$766/wk
Household income$2,150/wk$1,704/wk +26%$1,637/wk
Rent$480/wk$385/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,965/mo +21%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.3%22.6% −0.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Elderslie, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Elderslie Population

7,878 residents at the 2021 Census.

Elderslie Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$955/wk
$49,660 per year
Ranked 1,563 of 14,663
Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
Ranked 769 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Elderslie Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,150/wk
Median rent $480/wk
Rent to income 22.3%

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

Median rent in Elderslie against your income

About $9,317 a month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $1,670/wk
Rent share 22.3%

Elderslie Schools

12
schools nearby
10
government
1014
avg ICSEA score
6,858
total students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 622 students
1047
ICSEA
Camden Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 313 students
1041
ICSEA
Aspect Macarthur School Independent
Primary · U · 135 students
1032
ICSEA
Camden South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 712 students
1021
ICSEA
Mawarra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 386 students
1017
ICSEA
Yandelora School Government
Combined · U · 118 students
1017
ICSEA
Elizabeth Macarthur High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,400 students
1014
ICSEA
Elderslie Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 539 students
1011
ICSEA
Spring Farm Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 866 students
1009
ICSEA
Narellan Vale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 619 students
1006
ICSEA
Elderslie High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 857 students
988
ICSEA
Narellan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
969
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Elderslie Map

Elderslie, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Elderslie, New South Wales: 34.0577°S, 150.7162°E

Elderslie Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Elderslie

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (3,807) Female 51.7% (4,074)

Population Density

1,500
people per km²
7,878 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,452
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.4%
New Zealand
1.2%
Scotland
0.7%
India
0.6%
Philippines
0.6%
Italy
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.1%
Italian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%
Serbian
0.3%
Greek
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
41.2%
English
41.0%
Scottish
10.7%
Irish
10.5%
Italian
5.5%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
German
3.5%
Maltese
2.2%
Indian
1.5%
Chinese
1.3%
Filipino
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.2%
Catholic
27.7%
Anglican
19.8%
Not stated
4.4%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%
Eastern Orthodox
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.8% 2,962
Separated
3.7% 222
Divorced
9.7% 578
Widowed
3.9% 232
Never married
32.8% 1,948

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.2%
Couple: no children
19.8%
Couple: no children under 15
13.8%
One parent: children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.5%
2 persons
29.1%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
20.6%
5 persons
9.9%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Elderslie

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,720 occupied private dwellings in Elderslie at the 2021 Census, 29.0% were rented, 22.8% owned outright and 45.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 39 dwellings
Owned outright
22.8% 619 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.9% 1,249 dwellings
Rented
29.0% 788 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 36 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.6%
2 bedrooms
5.8%
3 bedrooms
24.9%
4 bedrooms
54.3%
5 bedrooms
7.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
25.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.4%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

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

Work, income and education in Elderslie

Employment

Employed full-time
42.7% 2,253 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 1,223 people
Unemployed
2.4% 127 people
Not in labour force
31.8% 1,677 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.5%
Managers
14.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Labourers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.2%
$4,000+/wk
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.5%
Did not go to work
21.5%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
1.4%
Walked only
0.9%
Train
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bus
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.8%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
7.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Society & Culture
15.7%
Engineering
15.4%
Education
13.6%
Health
11.2%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Information Technology
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.5%
Secondary: Government
19.8%
Pre-school
13.5%
Vocational Education
11.2%
Secondary: Catholic
8.4%
Primary: Catholic
5.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.0%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
688
Asthma
297
Arthritis
259
Diabetes
192
Heart disease
174
Lung condition
127
Cancer
103
Kidney disease
60
Stroke
49
Dementia
19

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 693
Did not provide
87.9% 5,012

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.2% 701
Not a volunteer
87.8% 5,026

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 13
Previously served
2.0% 116
Never served
97.8% 5,609

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.4%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
20.4%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
58
1961: 1970
186
1971: 1980
147
1981: 1990
190
1991: 2000
141
2001: 2010
189
2011: 2015
124
2016
10
2017
20
2018
25
2019
14
2020
13
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,380
Moved from NSW
897
Moved: same area (SA2)
141
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from QLD
24
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from WA
4
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.4%
Step family: no other children
10.1%
Blended family: no other children
6.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Elderslie

The closest suburb to Elderslie is Spring Farm (NSW), 1.4 km away.

Spring Farm (NSW)
1.4 km away · income $1,118/wk · rent $510/wk
Camden
2.1 km away · income $865/wk · rent $400/wk
Narellan
2.4 km away · income $768/wk · rent $430/wk
Narellan Vale
2.6 km away · income $923/wk · rent $460/wk
Camden South
3.1 km away · income $929/wk · rent $450/wk
Harrington Park
4.0 km away · income $1,014/wk · rent $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elderslie

What is the population of Elderslie NSW?

The population of Elderslie NSW is 7,878 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,500 people per km². Elderslie is ranked #901 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elderslie?

The median personal income in Elderslie NSW is $955 per week, or $49,660 per year. The median household income is $2,150 per week. Family income is $2,452 per week. Elderslie is ranked #1,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elderslie?

Median rent in Elderslie NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Elderslie ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elderslie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elderslie NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elderslie?

The median age in Elderslie NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elderslie a good suburb to live in?

Elderslie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,878. The median income is $955/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 11394. All dollar figures in AUD.