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Elliston
Est. population · Jun 2025
384
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.3%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,166/wk
Employment rate
52.7%
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In the local area, Elliston keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Elliston snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$350/wk
Population (ERP)
384
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
34.5%
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
#133
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
43rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
29th
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
- 23.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6453rd in Australia
- State rank
- 638th in SA
- Peer rank
- #133 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #223 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
384(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +0.3% over 5 years · 54th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in SA
- 54th 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 (~400), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,166
- Dwelling vacancy
- 34.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 77 of 223
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 52.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 139 / 0 / 0 (+ 5 other)
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 (2024–25)
- 11
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +37.9%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Threatening Behaviour2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 961
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 29th
School list
- Elliston Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 61 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
- Elliston Children's CentreFlinders HighwayPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Elliston Hospital (7.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Elliston Hospital4-6 Memorial DrivePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.0
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
- 27° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 44 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 218 mm · ~27 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 99 mm · ~12 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 PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 9 proposals
July 2026
- Arbor/Pergola54 BEACH TCE ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
- Outbuilding66 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions to include a carport and laundry14 SIXTH ST ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Internal alterations to existing mixed use building and construction of a building used as a pilates studio (indoor recreation facility)8 MEMORIAL DR ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
April 2026
- Commercial forestry (for the planting and retention of native vegetation and commercial use of the carbon absorption capacity of this vegetation).14488 FLINDERS HWY BRAMFIELD SA 5670;16256 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670;19343 BIRDSEYE HWY ELLISTON SA 5670;LOT 200 FLINDERS HWY SHERINGA SA 5607Decision Made
March 2026
- Land division 1 into 2LOT 106 RUPARA CCT ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with attached carport8 SIXTH ST ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Construction of a retaining wall and handrail at rear of existing residence28 ESPLANADE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling17579 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed)LOT 108 WATERLOO BAY DR ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 24017595 - Inclusion of verandah attached to outbuilding3 WATERLOO BAY DR ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
October 2025
- Dwelling addition, ensuite bathroom44 -46 BEACH TCE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
August 2025
- Conversion of an existing domestic outbuilding (store) into a dwelling and additions and alterations comprising an additional shed bay and verandahLOT 106 RUPARA CCT ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport)3 SUNDOWNER DR ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Commercial forestry in the form of environmental plantings for carbon captureLOT 21 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
June 2025
- New agricultural shedLOT 21 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
February 2025
- Demolition of an existing outbuilding and the construction of a new outbuilding (shed).8 WANDANA RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached covered deck28 ESPLANADE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated deck and the change of use of an existing church to ancillary accommodation.6 LITTLE BAY RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
November 2024
- Bargain Steel Centre shed in Colorbond .42 Pale Eucalypt 18m x 9.1m x 4m high With Timber facia and Purlins and Girts Cat 2 11 Degree roof pitch 5 x 3.6m bays 2 x side slide doors with bottom wheels 2 x roller doors with motors and remotes 1 in each gable end Openings 3800h x 3500w 1 x Larnec PA Door Gutters and downpipes Will be minimum 2 m from boundary Bushman's 2 x 30,000l tank will catch rain water22 STORMBIRD RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of an ancillary outbuilding (pool house) and associated deck16 STORMBIRD RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
September 2024
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a two storey detached dwelling with attached verandah and garage15 ESPLANADE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Wanting to add an outdoor swim spa to our property.16 STORMBIRD RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (garage) with associated deck, retaining walls and earthworks.8 EAST TCE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed)3 WATERLOO BAY DR ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic storage shed (outbuilding)22 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (storage shed)11 SILO RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a detached dwelling with attached covered deck and carport (UMR), rainwater tanks, earthworks and associated retaining walls10 RUPARA CCT ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
February 2024
- Change of use to a dwelling, dwelling addition to construct an attached garage and shed and internal building alterations and the construction of an outbuilding (carport).9 WANDANA RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)36 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Change of use from store to a detached dwelling with integrated garage and verandah extension.LOT 107 WATERLOO BAY DR ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a store for personal storage9 SILO RD ELLISTON SA 5670Under Assessment
2023· 6 proposals
June 2023
- Construction of a double storey detached dwelling with ancillary decks and carport.21 ESPLANADE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
April 2023
- Dwelling addition and extension of existing carport9 RUPARA CCT ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)9 ESPLANADE ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed)LOT 3 SILO RD ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (20ft shipping container) with attached verandahLOT 1 CLIFFTOP DR ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)2 SEVENTH ST ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and Additions for an extension to an existing Aged Care Facility at Elliston Hospital.3 SEVENTH ST ELLISTON SA 5670;4-6 MEMORIAL DR ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
November 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)18 FLINDERS HWY ELLISTON SA 5670Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Cast Iron Lead LightOff Flinders Highway ELLISTONState heritage
- Elliston CWA (Country Women's Association) Rest Rooms9 Memorial Drive ELLISTONState heritage
- Elliston JettyOff Flinders Highway ELLISTONState heritage
- Flinders Island Whaling & Sealing SiteFLINDERS ISLANDState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 112.1 km away).
Coalition 61.1%Labor 38.9%
6.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- EllistonLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Port KennyLabor 22.8% · Coalition 77.2% TPP (2025)52.8 km away
- LockLabor 14.4% · Coalition 85.6% TPP (2025)80.7 km away
- WudinnaLabor 18.7% · Coalition 81.3% TPP (2025)84.1 km away
- MinnipaLabor 15.9% · Coalition 84.1% TPP (2025)89.9 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.