Elermore Vale, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Elermore Vale NSW is 6,057 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elermore Vale is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Elermore Vale is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Elermore Vale has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Elermore Vale has a population density of 1,220 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elermore Vale is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elermore Vale is $1,842.

There were 104 recorded offences in Elermore Vale in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (43 offences).

Population
6,057
Census 2021
Median income
$712/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Elermore Vale vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Elermore Vale is $712 a week, 7% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,325th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $5 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year 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.
MeasureElermore ValeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$712/wk$765/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,567/wk$1,704/wk −8%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$385/wk −1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,842/mo$1,965/mo −6%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.3%22.6% +1.7 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 Elermore Vale, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Elermore Vale Population

6,057 residents at the 2021 Census.

Elermore Vale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$712/wk
$37,024 per year
Ranked 5,262 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,842/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Elermore Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,567/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 24.3%

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

Median rent in Elermore Vale against your income

About $6,790 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,187/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Elermore Vale Schools

16
schools nearby
10
government
1015
avg ICSEA score
6,298
total students
Macquarie College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,060 students
1110
ICSEA
New Lambton Heights Infants School Government
Primary · K-2 · 55 students
1100
ICSEA
Wallsend South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 583 students
1083
ICSEA
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 323 students
1076
ICSEA
Newcastle Waldorf School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 237 students
1072
ICSEA
St Kevin's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 130 students
1071
ICSEA
Holy Cross Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 153 students
1036
ICSEA
Cardiff North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 149 students
1014
ICSEA
Cardiff Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
1000
ICSEA
Elermore Vale Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 290 students
996
ICSEA
Wallsend Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 252 students
965
ICSEA
Glendale East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 232 students
956
ICSEA
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 890 students
952
ICSEA
Alesco Secondary College Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 664 students
949
ICSEA
Glendale Technology High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 802 students
946
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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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People in Elermore Vale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (2,860) Female 52.8% (3,200)

Population Density

1,220
people per km²
6,057 people · 5.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,019
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
1.8%
India
1.4%
North Macedonia
1.2%
New Zealand
0.8%
Philippines
0.7%
China
0.7%
Scotland
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
1.7%
Mandarin
0.9%
Korean
0.6%
Arabic
0.6%
Punjabi
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
39.2%
Australian
38.0%
Scottish
12.0%
Irish
10.7%
Australian Aboriginal
4.5%
German
3.6%
Macedonian
2.7%
Italian
2.4%
Chinese
2.0%
Polish
1.7%
Indian
1.4%

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
39.8%
Catholic
19.1%
Anglican
13.7%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Not stated
3.9%
Eastern Orthodox
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.5% 2,342
Separated
2.9% 146
Divorced
9.6% 483
Widowed
8.4% 424
Never married
32.6% 1,641

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.1%
Couple: no children
27.5%
Couple: no children under 15
17.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
6.4%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Elermore Vale

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,298 occupied private dwellings in Elermore Vale at the 2021 Census, 24.6% were rented, 34.6% owned outright and 34.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.7% 131 dwellings
Owned outright
34.6% 796 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.3% 789 dwellings
Rented
24.6% 566 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.6%
2 bedrooms
21.5%
3 bedrooms
43.5%
4 bedrooms
24.3%
5 bedrooms
6.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
38.3%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3 vehicles
11.3%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Work, income and education in Elermore Vale

Employment

Employed full-time
32.8% 1,533 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 1,021 people
Unemployed
3.1% 143 people
Not in labour force
42.4% 1,983 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
35.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Managers
11.4%
Labourers
4.6%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.5%
Did not go to work
19.6%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Walked only
1.1%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Other
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

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
36.5%
Bachelor Degree
30.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.7%
Engineering
17.5%
Health
15.9%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Information Technology
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.3%
Secondary: Government
25.4%
Vocational Education
13.2%
Pre-school
11.5%
Primary: Catholic
6.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%
Secondary: Catholic
3.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%

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
87.3%
Has need for assistance
9.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
795
Asthma
276
Arthritis
267
Heart disease
209
Diabetes
201
Lung condition
145
Stroke
114
Cancer
99
Kidney disease
83
Dementia
69

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 636
Did not provide
86.9% 4,228

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.2% 643
Not a volunteer
86.8% 4,236

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 17
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 18
Previously served
3.4% 166
Never served
95.9% 4,678

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
32.9%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
20
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
112
1971: 1980
91
1981: 1990
78
1991: 2000
64
2001: 2010
193
2011: 2015
91
2016
46
2017
29
2018
40
2019
40
2020
15

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

Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
39.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,028
Moved from NSW
590
Moved: same area (SA2)
119
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5: 14 hours
28.7%
15: 29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.7%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Step family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Elermore Vale Crime Statistics

104 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
43
Theft
19
Assault
18
Other Against Property
12
Other Against Person
5
Property Damage
4
Sexual Offences
3

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Elermore Vale

The closest suburb to Elermore Vale is Wallsend, 1.8 km away.

Wallsend
1.8 km away · income $700/wk · rent $375/wk
Glendale (NSW)
1.8 km away · income $736/wk · rent $360/wk
Rankin Park
2.0 km away · income $928/wk · rent $450/wk
Cardiff Heights
2.0 km away · income $808/wk · rent $380/wk
New Lambton Heights
2.6 km away · income $1,087/wk · rent $483/wk
Cardiff (NSW)
2.9 km away · income $780/wk · rent $375/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Elermore Vale

What is the population of Elermore Vale NSW?

The population of Elermore Vale NSW is 6,057 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,220 people per km². Elermore Vale is ranked #1,298 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elermore Vale?

The median personal income in Elermore Vale NSW is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year. The median household income is $1,567 per week. Family income is $2,019 per week. Elermore Vale is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elermore Vale?

Median rent in Elermore Vale NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Elermore Vale ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elermore Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elermore Vale NSW is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elermore Vale?

The median age in Elermore Vale NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elermore Vale a good suburb to live in?

Elermore Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,057. The median income is $712/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11397. All dollar figures in AUD.