Le Hunte - Elliston
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Le Hunte - Elliston's population was around 2,201 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 79 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,122 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,197 in June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer. Le Hunte - Elliston's population growth rate of 3.7% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Based on projected demographic shifts, Le Hunte - Elliston is expected to increase its population by just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with an expected expansion of 141 persons and a total increase of 6.2% 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 approximately five new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 26 approvals across the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, with two recorded so far in FY26. This area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply has likely been keeping pace with demand, offering good choice for buyers. The average value of new homes being built is $308,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers.

In this financial year, approximately $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of SA, Le Hunte - Elliston has slightly more development, with 33.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. All new construction in this period has consisted of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 175 people per dwelling approval, Le Hunte - Elliston exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Future projections indicate that Le Hunte - Elliston will add around 137 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

No factors influence a region's performance like changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects predicted to impact this area significantly. Notable projects include South Australian Road Network Maintenance, South Australia High Productivity Vehicle Network Access, SA Public Housing Maintenance and Services Contracts, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts.

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Employment conditions in Le Hunte - Elliston demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Le Hunte - Elliston has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs across various sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 5.0%. In June 2025, 1,178 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Le Hunte - Elliston is 61.2%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Leading employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area specializes particularly in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level. However, manufacturing has limited presence at 1.6% compared to 9.3% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.0% while labour force grew by 5.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw employment contract by 1.2%, labour force grow by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 1.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 offer insight into potential future demand in Le Hunte - Elliston. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Le Hunte - Elliston's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.8% over five years and 10.9% over ten years.

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

Le Hunte - Elliston's median income among taxpayers was $47,824 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $56,994 during the same period. For comparison, Rest of SA had median and average incomes of $46,889 and $56,582 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.83% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, the estimated median income would be approximately $53,003, and the average income would be around $63,166. According to data from the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 35th percentile ($734 weekly), while household income was at the 16th percentile. The earnings profile showed that 29.8% of the community (655 individuals) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is similar to regional levels where 27.5% fell into this bracket. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 93.7% income retention, total disposable income ranked 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

In Le Hunte - Elliston, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.2% of dwellings were houses while 2.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro SA's dwelling structure of 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Le Hunte - Elliston stood at 56.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (23.6%) or rented (20.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $867, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,170. Weekly rent median figure was recorded at $150, compared to Non-Metro SA's $195. Nationally, Le Hunte - Elliston's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 account for 65.9% of all households, consisting of 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 is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Rest of SA average.

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

The area's university qualification rate of 13.2%, compared to Australia's average of 30.4%, indicates a significant educational challenge and opportunity for targeted initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.5% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.1%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (26.9%). Educational participation is high at 29.3%, comprising 15.5% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 1.3% in tertiary education.

Le Hunte - Elliston's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 385 students as of the latest data. The area's school conditions are typical for Australia (ICSEA: 972), offering balanced educational opportunities. All 4 schools provide integrated K-12 education, ensuring continuity throughout students' academic journey.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Le Hunte - Elliston's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Le Hunte - Elliston's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is found to be low at approximately 48% of the total population, which is around 1,063 people. The national average is 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.7 and 7.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 69.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.6% across Rest of SA. As of 2021, 21.3% of residents are aged 65 and over, which amounts to 469 people. Health outcomes among seniors in the area perform particularly strongly, even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 had low cultural diversity, with 89.5% of its population being citizens born in Australia speaking English only at home: 94.4% and 98.8%, respectively. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 53.3% of the population, compared to 43.7% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (36.0%), English (30.4%), and German (9.1%).

Notably, Lebanese were overrepresented at 0.3%, while Australian Aboriginal were underrepresented at 2.4%, and Scottish were slightly more prevalent at 7.7%.

Le Hunte - Elliston hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Le Hunte - Elliston stands at 44 years, which is slightly younger than Rest of SA's 47 but significantly higher than Australia's median of 38. The age profile shows a prominent group of 5-14 year-olds (14.6%), while the 75-84 group is comparatively smaller (5.8%) than in Rest of SA. Post-Census data from 2021 indicates that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.1% to 11.5%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 17.1% to 15.0%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 10.4% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Le Hunte - Elliston's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 57 people (45%) from 126 to 184. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 65-74 cohorts.