Elimbah, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Elimbah QLD is 4,290 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elimbah is $789 per week ($41,028 per year). Median rent in Elimbah is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Elimbah has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Elimbah has a population density of 42 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elimbah is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elimbah is $2,000.

Population
4,290
Census 2021
Median income
$789/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Elimbah vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Elimbah is $789 a week, 6% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 621st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $50 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 16.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureElimbahTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$789/wk$747/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$2,183/wk$1,593/wk +37%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$320/wk +16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.9%20.4% −3.5 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 Elimbah, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Elimbah Population

4,290 residents at the 2021 Census.

Elimbah Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$789/wk
$41,028 per year
Ranked 3,765 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Elimbah Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,183/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 16.9%

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

Median rent in Elimbah against your income

About $9,460 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,813/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Elimbah Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
988
avg ICSEA score
538
total students
Elimbah State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 538 students
988
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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Elimbah Map

Elimbah, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Elimbah, Queensland: 26.9996°S, 152.9613°E

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

People in Elimbah

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (2,202) Female 48.7% (2,089)

Population Density

42
people per km²
4,290 people · 101.2 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,185
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
4.2%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
Scotland
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

Italian
0.5%
German
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Samoan
0.2%
French
0.2%
Punjabi
0.1%

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

Ancestry

Australian
43.9%
English
43.9%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
10.4%
German
6.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.1%
Dutch
2.8%
Italian
2.7%
New Zealander
1.2%
Chinese
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%

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
46.6%
Catholic
16.3%
Anglican
12.9%
Not stated
5.9%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%
Baptist
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.1% 1,875
Separated
3.6% 126
Divorced
7.3% 252
Widowed
3.8% 130
Never married
31.2% 1,080

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.7%
Couple: no children
25.8%
Couple: no children under 15
22.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.7%
2 persons
31.3%
3 persons
19.9%
4 persons
20.5%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Elimbah

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,308 occupied private dwellings in Elimbah at the 2021 Census, 9.3% were rented, 32.2% owned outright and 56.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
32.2% 421 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
56.3% 737 dwellings
Rented
9.3% 122 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 13 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
3.6%
3 bedrooms
23.8%
4 bedrooms
51.4%
5 bedrooms
15.5%
6+ bedrooms
4.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3 vehicles
25.2%
4+ vehicles
22.7%

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

Work, income and education in Elimbah

Employment

Employed full-time
41.8% 1,288 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 678 people
Unemployed
3.6% 111 people
Not in labour force
32.6% 1,005 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.5%
Professionals
20.4%
Managers
13.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Labourers
7.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%
Sales Workers
4.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.1%
$4,000+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Truck
2.7%
Walked only
2.0%
Train
1.5%
Other
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.2%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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
52.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.2%
Bachelor Degree
18.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
3.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.7%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Health
12.3%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Architecture & Building
10.8%
Education
9.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.9%
Information Technology
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Creative Arts
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.2%
Secondary: Government
19.4%
Secondary: Catholic
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Pre-school
8.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%
Primary: Catholic
5.5%

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
90.1%
Has need for assistance
5.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
398
Arthritis
179
Asthma
161
Diabetes
130
Heart disease
109
Lung condition
86
Cancer
75
Kidney disease
51
Stroke
38
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 479
Did not provide
85.4% 2,806

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 394
Not a volunteer
88.0% 2,893

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.5% 147
Never served
95.5% 3,155

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.4%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
32.6%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
78
1971: 1980
68
1981: 1990
118
1991: 2000
65
2001: 2010
107
2011: 2015
55
2016
21
2017
9
2018
3
2019
26
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
38.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,577
Moved from QLD
377
Moved: same area (SA2)
51
Moved from NSW
25
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from WA
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5: 14 hours
30.2%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.8%
Step family: no other children
13.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Elimbah

The closest suburb to Elimbah is Caboolture, 7.4 km away.

Caboolture
7.4 km away · income $640/wk · rent $310/wk
Wamuran
10.1 km away · income $771/wk · rent $345/wk
Caboolture South
10.6 km away · income $595/wk · rent $320/wk
Glass House Mountains
11.2 km away · income $739/wk · rent $400/wk
Bellmere
11.3 km away · income $691/wk · rent $360/wk
Ningi
13.3 km away · income $635/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elimbah

What is the population of Elimbah QLD?

The population of Elimbah QLD is 4,290 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 42 people per km². Elimbah is ranked #1,796 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elimbah?

The median personal income in Elimbah QLD is $789 per week, or $41,028 per year. The median household income is $2,183 per week. Family income is $2,185 per week. Elimbah is ranked #3,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elimbah?

Median rent in Elimbah QLD is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Elimbah ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elimbah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elimbah QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elimbah?

The median age in Elimbah QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elimbah a good suburb to live in?

Elimbah is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,290. The median income is $789/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 30961. All dollar figures in AUD.