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Elliston

185 km²

Elliston is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Elliston, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population375▲ +28.9%since 2011Median age45 yrs▲ +2.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.6%People aged 65 and over23.7%Children under 1521.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42222

Age structure

In Elliston, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)26.4%
Seniors (65+)23.7%
Young adults (25–44)22.7%
Children (0–14)21.6%
Youth (15–24)4.8%

Marital status

In Elliston, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married34%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Elliston, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia81.6%
England2.4%
New Zealand1.1%

Language

People using another language at home2.7%

Language used at home

In Elliston, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only89.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.1%

Religious affiliation

In Elliston, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion48%
  • Buddhism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.3%

Highest year of school

In Elliston, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 11 (18%) and Year 10 (17%).

Year 1243.3%
Year 1116.3%
Year 1015.2%
Year 9 or below14.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$665▲ +17.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,166▲ +47.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,625▲ +72.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.8%

Household income distribution

In Elliston, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49938.8%
$1,500–$2,99923.8%
Under $65022.4%
$4,000 or more4.1%
$3,000–$3,9992.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.7%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Elliston, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis12.5%
Mental health10.4%
Asthma8.3%
Other condition6.7%
Heart disease5.6%
Diabetes4.8%
Dementia4.3%
Cancer3.5%
Lung condition1.9%
Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers32.8%People providing unpaid care17.2%People caring for children unpaid27.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families12.0%

Family composition

In Elliston, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +39.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +7.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011Households renting15.0%Homes owned outright46.9%Separate (detached) houses94.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Elliston, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright51%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Rented16%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Elliston, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Other dwelling3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Elliston, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Walked (22%) and Worked at home (5%).

Car (driver)56.8%
Walked18.1%
Worked at home4.5%
Car (passenger)3.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation54.7%Employed full-time43.9%

Industries people work in

In Elliston, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (18%) and Public administration & safety (13%).

Health care & social assistance20.6%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing18.1%
Public administration & safety12.9%
Education & training12.9%
Accommodation & food9.0%
Construction7.1%
Retail trade6.5%
Manufacturing5.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Transport & warehousing2.6%

Occupations people work in

In Elliston, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Managers (19%).

Professionals20.0%
Labourers20.0%
Managers18.7%
Community & personal service13.5%
Clerical & administrative11.6%
Technicians & trades6.5%
Sales workers4.5%
Machinery operators & drivers4.5%

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