Valentine - Eleebana

Valentine - Eleebana is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Valentine - Eleebana's population is around 12,560 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 8 people (0.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,568 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,550 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,259 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 93.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to contract by 611 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 274 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Valentine - Eleebana, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Valentine - Eleebana has experienced around 20 dwellings receiving development approval per year, totalling 103 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. At an average of just 0.5 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $525,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have also been $7.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against the Rest of NSW, Valentine - Eleebana has significantly less development activity (61.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This level is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% apartments or townhouses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 698 people per approval, Valentine - Eleebana shows a mature, established area.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Valentine - Eleebana should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Valentine - Eleebana has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision, Bareki Road, Eleebana to Valentine Shared Path, Calvary St Francis Retirement Community Expansion, and Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Valentine - Eleebana performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Valentine - Eleebana possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, and 0.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,687 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.6% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (66.5% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 32.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while the labour force increased by 1.5%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, a labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Valentine - Eleebana. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Valentine - Eleebana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Valentine - Eleebana SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,410 with the average level standing at $74,296. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,408 (median) and $80,879 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Valentine - Eleebana cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 30.4% of the population (3,818 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. A significant 34.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Valentine - Eleebana is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Valentine - Eleebana, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.6% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Valentine - Eleebana was well beyond that of Regional NSW, at 49.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (40.1%) or rented (10.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $490, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Valentine - Eleebana's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Valentine - Eleebana features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 81.2% of all households, comprising 38.9% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Valentine - Eleebana shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (30.6% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and that of the SA3 area (23.5%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (25.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 168 active transport stops operating within Valentine - Eleebana, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 434 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 32.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 62 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

The level of general health in Valentine - Eleebana is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Valentine - Eleebana demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see a low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~7,046 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.5% and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 66.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,921 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Valentine - Eleebana is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Valentine - Eleebana was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.4% of its population born in Australia, 94.7% being citizens, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Valentine - Eleebana is Christianity, which makes up 54.0% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Valentine - Eleebana are English, comprising 33.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 30.0% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Valentine - Eleebana (vs 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 0.3% (vs 0.4%) and South Australian at 0.6% (vs 0.2%).

Valentine - Eleebana hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Valentine - Eleebana's median age of 44 years is similar to Regional NSW's 43 and well above the 38-year national average. Relative to Regional NSW, Valentine - Eleebana has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (14.2%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (6.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.7% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.3% to 12.2% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, Valentine - Eleebana is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 63% (240 people), reaching 622 from 381. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 67% of anticipated growth. Conversely, both 75 to 84 and 35 to 44 age groups will see reduced numbers.