Elizabeth Hills, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Elizabeth Hills NSW is 3,208 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elizabeth Hills is $822 per week ($42,744 per year). Median rent in Elizabeth Hills is $560 per week ($2,427 per month). Elizabeth Hills has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Elizabeth Hills has a population density of 2,857 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elizabeth Hills is Iraq. The most common religion is Catholic (43.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elizabeth Hills is $2,513.

There were 11 recorded offences in Elizabeth Hills in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
3,208
Census 2021
Median income
$822/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$560/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

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

Elizabeth Hills vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Elizabeth Hills is $822 a week, 7% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 859th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $560 a week, $175 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 31, 12 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.
MeasureElizabeth HillsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$822/wk$765/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$2,413/wk$1,704/wk +42%$1,637/wk
Rent$560/wk$385/wk +45%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,513/mo$1,965/mo +28%$1,733/mo
Median age3143 −12 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.2%22.6% +0.6 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 Elizabeth Hills, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Elizabeth Hills Population

3,208 residents at the 2021 Census.

Elizabeth Hills Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$822/wk
$42,744 per year
Ranked 3,217 of 14,663
Median Rent
$560/wk
$2,427 per month
Ranked 337 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,513/mo
Avg household size: 3.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Elizabeth Hills Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,413/wk
Median rent $560/wk
Rent to income 23.2%

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

Median rent in Elizabeth Hills against your income

About $10,456 a month
Median rent $560/wk
Left after rent $1,853/wk
Rent share 23.2%

Elizabeth Hills Schools

21
schools nearby
12
government
992
avg ICSEA score
15,058
total students
Arrahman College Independent
Primary · K-6 · 256 students
1084
ICSEA
Thomas Hassall Anglican College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,721 students
1083
ICSEA
John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 843 students
1059
ICSEA
Freeman Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,411 students
1038
ICSEA
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 469 students
1037
ICSEA
Irfan College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 382 students
1035
ICSEA
Cecil Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 721 students
1017
ICSEA
Minarah College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,129 students
1014
ICSEA
Middleton Grange Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 465 students
1010
ICSEA
Good Samaritan Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,297 students
1006
ICSEA
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 769 students
989
ICSEA
Cecil Hills High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,342 students
986
ICSEA
Green Valley Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 365 students
973
ICSEA
Edensor Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 286 students
963
ICSEA
Bossley Park High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,106 students
961
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

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

All schools near Elizabeth Hills, with a map

Elizabeth Hills Map

Elizabeth Hills, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Elizabeth Hills, New South Wales: 33.9002°S, 150.8483°E

Elizabeth Hills Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (21)

People in Elizabeth Hills

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (1,589) Female 50.4% (1,614)

Population Density

2,857
people per km²
3,208 people · 1.1 km²

Households

3.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,388
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

Iraq
16.9%
Vietnam
2.6%
Cambodia
1.6%
Iran
1.3%
Fiji
1.1%
Philippines
0.9%
Croatia
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
8.5%
Vietnamese
4.8%
Serbian
4.3%
Croatian
2.5%
Spanish
2.2%
Khmer
1.7%
Italian
1.5%

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

Ancestry

Australian
11.5%
Italian
8.2%
Vietnamese
7.2%
Chinese
6.2%
English
6.1%
Serbian
5.0%
Croatian
3.9%
Lebanese
2.9%
Indian
2.8%
Filipino
2.3%
Macedonian
1.8%

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

Catholic
43.6%
Buddhism
8.1%
No religion
8.0%
Assyrian Apostolic
8.0%
Christian (other)
7.3%
Eastern Orthodox
6.3%
Islam
5.7%
Not stated
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.5% 1,345
Separated
3.2% 72
Divorced
5.1% 115
Widowed
2.3% 52
Never married
29.9% 677

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
60.7%
Couple: no children under 15
20.5%
Couple: no children
8.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
6.6%
2 persons
15.3%
3 persons
17.8%
4 persons
31.5%
5 persons
19.0%
6+ persons
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Elizabeth Hills

Housing Tenure

Of the 823 occupied private dwellings in Elizabeth Hills at the 2021 Census, 16.4% were rented, 15.1% owned outright and 67.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
15.1% 124 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
67.1% 552 dwellings
Rented
16.4% 135 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
3.2%
3 bedrooms
24.7%
4 bedrooms
49.4%
5 bedrooms
19.7%
6+ bedrooms
3.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
0.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
22.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
19.5%
2 vehicles
47.5%
3 vehicles
19.1%
4+ vehicles
12.1%

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

Work, income and education in Elizabeth Hills

Employment

Employed full-time
35.5% 706 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 416 people
Unemployed
3.3% 65 people
Not in labour force
40.3% 801 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.0%
Managers
18.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.7%
Community & Personal Service
8.5%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.7%
Did not go to work
24.8%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Train
0.7%
Walked only
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.0%

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

Bachelor Degree
37.3%
Certificate III/IV
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Postgraduate Degree
10.3%
Certificate I/II
2.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.8%
Engineering
15.9%
Education
10.8%
Society & Culture
10.6%
Health
9.6%
Information Technology
6.4%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
0.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.2%
Secondary: Government
20.3%
Primary: Catholic
20.0%
Pre-school
12.5%
Secondary: Catholic
10.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Vocational Education
4.5%

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
92.3%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
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
121
Asthma
92
Diabetes
54
Heart disease
40
Arthritis
39
Stroke
19
Cancer
13
Kidney disease
11
Lung condition
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 271
Did not provide
87.5% 1,891

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
7.1% 154
Not a volunteer
92.9% 2,029

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Previously served
0.5% 11
Never served
99.4% 2,183

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
31.8%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
5.0%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
80
1981: 1990
221
1991: 2000
374
2001: 2010
374
2011: 2015
108
2016
26
2017
31
2018
11
2019
18
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
32.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,849
Moved from NSW
181
Moved: same area (SA2)
30
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from NT
5
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5: 14 hours
21.8%
15: 29 hours
10.2%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
40.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
94.9%
Step family: no other children
3.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Elizabeth Hills Crime Statistics

11 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Property Damage
3
Sexual Offences
2
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Elizabeth Hills

The closest suburb to Elizabeth Hills is Middleton Grange, 1.4 km away.

Middleton Grange
1.4 km away · income $861/wk · rent $520/wk
Cecil Hills
1.5 km away · income $727/wk · rent $550/wk
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2.0 km away · income $580/wk · rent $450/wk
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2.3 km away · income $568/wk · rent $450/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabeth Hills

What is the population of Elizabeth Hills NSW?

The population of Elizabeth Hills NSW is 3,208 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,857 people per km². Elizabeth Hills is ranked #2,287 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elizabeth Hills?

The median personal income in Elizabeth Hills NSW is $822 per week, or $42,744 per year. The median household income is $2,413 per week. Family income is $2,388 per week. Elizabeth Hills is ranked #3,217 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elizabeth Hills?

Median rent in Elizabeth Hills NSW is $560 per week ($2,427 per month). Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Elizabeth Hills ranks #337 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elizabeth Hills?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elizabeth Hills NSW is $2,513. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elizabeth Hills?

The median age in Elizabeth Hills NSW is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elizabeth Hills a good suburb to live in?

Elizabeth Hills is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,208. The median income is $822/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 11400. All dollar figures in AUD.