Le Hunte - Elliston

Le Hunte - Elliston has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Le Hunte - Elliston's population is around 2,250 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 128 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,122 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,197 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Le Hunte - Elliston's 6.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of 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, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 141 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Le Hunte - Elliston according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Le Hunte - Elliston has averaged around 9 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 49 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. As the area has experienced population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new homes are being built at an average value of $236,000. Additionally, $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to the Rest of SA, Le Hunte - Elliston shows moderately higher building activity (40.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 175 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Looking ahead, Le Hunte - Elliston is expected to grow by 88 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Le Hunte - Elliston has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

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Le Hunte - Elliston has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Le Hunte - Elliston features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,164 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Regional SA's rate of 5.7%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (68.0% compared to Regional SA's 58.8%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.9 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 1.6% versus the regional average of 9.3%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force increase by 2.0% alongside a 0.2% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional SA, where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 3.1%, and unemployment rose 2.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Le Hunte - Elliston. 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 Le Hunte - Elliston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 10.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Le Hunte - Elliston SA2's income level is slightly lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Le Hunte - Elliston SA2's median income among taxpayers is $49,244 and the average income stands at $65,392, which compares to figures for Regional SA's of $48,920 and $58,933 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $53,577 (median) and $71,146 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 35th percentile ($734 weekly), while household income sits at the 15th percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.8% of the community (670 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 27.5% in the same category. While housing costs are modest with 93.7% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 27th percentile nationally.

Le Hunte - Elliston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Le Hunte - Elliston, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.2% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Le Hunte - Elliston was well beyond that of Regional SA, at 56.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (23.6%) or rented (20.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional SA average at $867, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $150, compared to Regional SA's $1,153 and $220. Nationally, Le Hunte - Elliston's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Le Hunte - Elliston features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 65.9% of all households, comprising 26.3% couples with children, 32.9% couples without children, and 5.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.1%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people matches the Regional SA average.

Le Hunte - Elliston faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (13.2%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (26.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.5% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Le Hunte - Elliston's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Le Hunte - Elliston residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,167 people). This compares to 48.9% across Regional SA.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.7 and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 69.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (483 people), which is lower than the 27.1% in Regional SA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The latest Census data sees Le Hunte - Elliston placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Le Hunte - Elliston was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.5% of its population being citizens, 94.4% born in Australia, and 98.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Le Hunte - Elliston is Christianity, which makes up 53.3% of people in Le Hunte - Elliston, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Le Hunte - Elliston are Australian, comprising 36.0% of the population, English, comprising 30.4% of the population, and German, comprising 9.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is notably overrepresented at 0.3% of the population (vs 0.1% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 2.4% (vs 3.3%) and Scottish at 7.7% (vs 7.1%).

Le Hunte - Elliston hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

At 43 years, Le Hunte - Elliston's median age is significantly below the Regional SA average of 47 while substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 5 - 14 year-olds are particularly prominent (14.4%), while the 75 - 84 group is comparatively smaller (5.8%) than in Regional SA. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.1% to 11.9% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.5% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 17.1% to 14.4% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 10.4% to 8.4%. By 2041, Le Hunte - Elliston is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 41% (53 people), reaching 184 from 130. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 52% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 cohorts.