Median house price
$2.52M
-1.9% change
NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Elanora Heights, 2101
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,973
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.7%
Median age
41
Median income
$3,052/wk
Employment rate
66.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,525,000
Languages at home
8.8%non-English
Most common: German, Spanish, Serbian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Northern Beaches Council, Elanora Heights is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Community and employment, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety and growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Elanora Heights snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Houses $1,400 · Units $793
Population (ERP)
4,973
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#156
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
81st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 57.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 19% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1338th in Australia
- State rank
- 396th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #156 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #294 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $793
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,400
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 119
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,525,000
- Median price change
- -1.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,973(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +0.7% over 5 years · 55th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +33
- Change in 5 years
- +33
- Growth rank in NSW
- 55th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,050), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,581
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $3,052
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 46 of 1,461
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,586
- Employment rate
- 66.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,322 / 0 / 81
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 247
- Against the person
- 75
- Against property
- 122
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault44
- Fraud105
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment45
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault41
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,087
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 81th
School list
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1087 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 387 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- SandcastleMalang Roadchildcare
- Sandcastles Childcare Elanora HeightsElanora Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elanora Heights Community Centre, Kalang Rd
- Elanora Heights Shops, Powderworks Rd
- Powderworks Rd At Cooleena Rd
- Powderworks Rd At Merridong St
- Powderworks Rd Opp Lesley Cl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
142 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 8 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 46 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 53 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 88/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.65
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.96
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.84
Food & drink(9)
- Elanora Heights BakeryBakery
- The Racquet ClubBar
50 Kalang Road
- Ambrosia Food CreationCafe
- The Nook WholefoodsCafe
Unit 2 69 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights
- Top Shot EspressoCafe
50 Kalang Road
- Elanora Chicken and saladsFast food
54-56 Kalang Road
- JCs PizzaFast food
50 Kalang Road
- Barbert Pizza CoRestaurant
Unit 1 47-49 Elanora Road
- California RepublicRestaurant
54 Kalang Road
Shopping(3)
- The Meat EmporiumButcher
Kalang Road
- IGASupermarket
Community(4)
- SandcastleChildcare
Malang Road
- Elanora Heights Community CentreCommunity centre
- Sandcastles Childcare Elanora HeightsKindergarten
47-49 Elanora Road
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolSchool
43 Elanora Road, Elanora Heights
Health & services(4)
- Elanora Heights Family medicineMedical clinic
Unit 2 50 Kalang Road
- Elanora Heights Medical PracticeMedical clinic
Unit 1-12;17-20 69 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights
- Elanora PharmacyPharmacy
67 Malang Road
- Elanora Vet ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(66)
- XT FitnessGym
32 Iluka Avenue, Elanora Heights
- Allington ReservePark
49A Kalang Road, Elanora Heights
- Anana ReservePark
- Cooleena ReservePark
28A Cooleena Road, Elanora Heights
- Deep Creek ReservePark
- Epworth ParkPark
- Koorangi ReservePark
11A Koorangi Avenue
- Kundibah ReservePark
- Kywong ReservePark
- Lumeah ReservePark
- Park (3)
- Woorarra Lookout ReservePark
- Allington Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Cooleena Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Epworth Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Northern Beaches CouncilPlayground
- Playground (4)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (43)
Entertainment(1)
- Woorarra LookoutViewpoint
Transport(15)
15 bus stops
Other(25)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
174 Powder Works Road, Elanora Heights
- CashConnect ATMATM
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Drinking water
- Chantal DimunnoHairdresser
47-49 Elanora Road
- Information
- Motorcycle Parking
- Dan Murphy’s Elanora HeightsParking
- Elanora Heights Community CentreParking
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolParking
- Parking (11)
- Carol Gibbons PhotographyPhoto Studio
53 Kalang Road
- Elanora Sports PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
57 Kalang Road
- Picnic Table (5)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Elanora Heights LPOPost office
63b Kalang Road, Elanora Heights
- Public Bookcase
- streetlibrary.org.auPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- The Speech hubSpeech Therapist
24 Iluka Avenue, Elanora Heights
- Michelle GraingerSports
- Telephone
- Waste Basket
- Elanora Heights Physiotherapy, Massage & Acupuncture CentreYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allington ReservePark
- Anana ReservePark
- Cooleena ReservePark
- Deep Creek ReservePark
- Epworth ParkPark
- Koorangi ReservePark
- Kundibah ReservePark
- Kywong ReservePark
- Lumeah ReservePark
- Woorarra Lookout ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital (2.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Elanora Heights Family MedicineKalang RoadDoctor
- Elanora Heights Family medicineKalang RoadDoctor
- Elanora Heights Medical PracticeKalang RoadDoctor
- Elanora Heights Physiotherapy, Massage & Acupuncture CentreYes
- Elanora PharmacyMalang RoadPharmacy
- Elanora Sports PhysiotherapyKalang RoadPhysiotherapist
- The Speech hubIluka AvenueSpeech_Therapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 90
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 21 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 KALANG ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Swimming pool20 KALANG ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Under Assessment
- Subdivision152A ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space4 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 KYWONG ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 DENDROBIUM CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 COOLEENA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool122 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 DEWRANG AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 COOLEENA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool35 LUMEAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure9 BUNGOONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure5 BUNGOONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool46 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)154-156 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 KALANG ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 COOLANGATTA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 WESLEY STREET ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure117 WOORARRA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 ALLAWAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure100 WAKEHURST PARKWAY ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 ALLAWAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 ST ANDREWS GATE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100A WAKEHURST PARKWAY ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 COOLANGATTA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 COOLANGATTA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Supporting Development5 DENDROBIUM CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation170 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 WONGALA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 LUMEAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure9 BUNGOONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 ANANA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia170 POWDERWORKS ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation60 KOORANGI AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 WEEROONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 WEEROONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure111 WOORARRA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Subdivision150 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 FOXALL STREET ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 ST ANDREWS GATE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
- Member of Parliament
- Sophie SCAMPS (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,339
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.8 km away).
Coalition 53.8%Labor 46.2%
0.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +46.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Elanora HeightsLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Narrabeen NorthLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Collaroy Plateau NorthLabor 36.3% · Coalition 63.7% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- WarriewoodLabor 42.2% · Coalition 57.8% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Narrabeen EastLabor 45.7% · Coalition 54.3% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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