Valentine - Eleebana
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Aug 2025, Valentine - Eleebana's population is approximately 12,560, reflecting a decrease of 8 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,568. This decline was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 12,550 in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 1,259 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While Valentine - Eleebana experienced a 0.1% decline since census, the SA3 area achieved 2.8% growth, indicating divergent population trends. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 611 persons by 2041, but growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, notably the 85 and over age group 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 averaged approximately 20 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, with a total of 103 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25. No dwellings have been approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded over these five years, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $716,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $7.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Valentine - Eleebana has significantly less development activity, at 61.0% below the regional average per person. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market with potential development constraints.

New building activity consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 698 people per dwelling approval, Valentine - Eleebana reflects a highly mature market. Given the expected stable or declining population, housing pressure in Valentine - Eleebana is likely to remain low, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

Valentine - Eleebana has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include the 83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision, Bareki Road project, Eleebana to Valentine Shared Path initiative, Calvary St Francis Retirement Community Expansion, and Woolworths Belmont North Supermarket Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Valentine - Eleebana's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.0% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. In June 2025, 6,768 residents were employed. The unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation was higher at 62.5%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Education & training had an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented with only 0.3% of Valentine - Eleebana's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.5%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.1%, labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Valentine - Eleebana's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Valentine - Eleebana had a very high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $53,437 and the average income stood at $71,686, compared to Rest of NSW's figures of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022 would be approximately $60,175 (median) and $80,726 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Valentine - Eleebana cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 30.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 3,818 residents falling into this category, mirroring the broader area where 29.9% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 34.1%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the district. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and placing the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 8th decile.

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

Valentine - Eleebana's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.4% houses and 17.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Valentine - Eleebana stood at 49.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 10.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $490, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $370. Nationally, Valentine - Eleebana's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 81.2% of all households, including 38.9% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 1.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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 is notable regionally, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA3 area average of 23.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 13.0% and certificates for 25.1%.

Educational participation is 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. The area has two public schools - Valentine Public School and Eleebana Public School - serving a total of 1,036 students. These schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The school places per 100 residents ratio is 8.2, lower than the regional average of 14.6, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1091).

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

Transport analysis indicates 161 active transport stops operating within Valentine - Eleebana, comprising a mix of bus services. These stops are serviced by 34 individual routes, collectively providing 436 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 134 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 62 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Valentine - Eleebana are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Valentine - Eleebana has below-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 55% (~6,945 people) have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.5%) and asthma (8.1%). A total of 66.1% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the Rest of NSW's 62.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.3% (2,923 people), compared to the Rest of NSW's 21.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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, found in a study to be below average in cultural diversity, had 87.4% of its population born in Australia. It was also noted that 94.7% were citizens and 95.2% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 54.0% of Valentine-Eleebana's population.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation with 0.2%, compared to the region's average of 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.2%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (9.3%). Notably, Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.8%), South African (0.6% vs regional 0.3%), and Macedonian (0.3% vs regional 0.4%) groups showed significant divergences in representation compared to the rest of NSW.

Valentine - Eleebana hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Valentine - Eleebana has a median age of 45 years, slightly higher than Rest of NSW's median age of 43 and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Valentine - Eleebana has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 5-14 (14.3% locally) but a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (6.2%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 11.4% to 13.4%, while the age group of 55 to 64 has declined from 13.3% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Valentine - Eleebana's age profile. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 70%, from 366 to 622 people. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above will account for 67% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, declines are projected for the populations aged 0-4 and 35-44.