Eleebana

An assessment of population growth drivers in Eleebana reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Eleebana is around 6,452 people, reflecting a decrease of 8 individuals since the 2021 Census. The population was recorded as 6,460 in the previous census. This recent estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following the examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,314 persons per square kilometer for Eleebana, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth in the suburb was overseas migration, contributing approximately 98.0% of overall population gains 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 by this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Eleebana's population is expected to decline overall by 266 persons by the year 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow during this period, notably the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 147 people.

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

Eleebana has seen approximately 14 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 73 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. In FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, each new resident per year corresponds to one dwelling constructed during this period.

The average construction value of new properties is $716,000, indicating a focus on premium segment development. Commercial approvals in Eleebana totaled $7.2 million in FY-26, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW and nationally, Eleebana shows lower construction activity per person, placing it among the 23rd percentile of areas assessed. This suggests limited housing choices for buyers, supporting demand for existing properties.

New development consists mostly of detached houses (85.0%) with a smaller portion of medium and high-density housing (15.0%), maintaining Eleebana's suburban identity with family homes being prevalent. The area has approximately 717 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. With population stability or decline expected, Eleebana may experience reduced housing pressure, creating potential buying opportunities.

Eleebana has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified fifteen projects expected to influence the region. Notable projects include 83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision, The Summit, Ryhope Street Subdivision, and Bareki Road, Eleebana to Valentine Shared Path. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Eleebana significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Eleebana has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, with estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of December 2025, 3,396 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 65.2%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census data indicates that 32.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as suggested by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% while unemployment rose by 0.7 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Regional NSW saw a contraction in employment (-1.2%) and an increase in unemployment (+0.4%). Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eleebana's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Eleebana suburb has a median taxpayer income of $55,002 and an average income of $73,565 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. According to Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $60,678 (median) and $81,157 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Eleebana cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Distribution data indicates that 31.4% of locals (2,025 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, reflecting a pattern seen across the region where 29.9% similarly occupy this income range. This suburb demonstrates considerable affluence with 34.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Eleebana, as per the latest Census data, 89.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 10.5% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This compares to Regional NSW where 82.6% of dwellings were houses and 17.4% were other types. Home ownership in Eleebana stood at 50.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 10.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Eleebana was $495 compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Eleebana's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.5% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Eleebana's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 32.3% hold university qualifications compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 23.5% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (23.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eleebana has 83 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 33 different routes, offering a total of 424 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents on average 151 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to Eleebana's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional norm.

In 2021 Census data (possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions), 32% of residents work from home. Service frequency across all routes averages 60 trips daily, roughly 5 weekly trips per stop.

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

Eleebana shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 56% (~3,613 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.1% and 8.3% of residents respectively. A total of 65.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The under-65 population displays better-than-average health outcomes. Eleebana has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.7%, with 1,593 people, compared to the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Eleebana had a lower cultural diversity, with 86.1% born in Australia, 94.8% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 55.2%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.5%), and Scottish (9.7%). French, South Australian, and Macedonian groups showed notable differences in representation: French at 0.6% vs regional 0.4%, South Australian at 0.6% vs regional 0.2%, and Macedonian at 0.3% vs regional 0.4%.

Eleebana hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Eleebana's median age is 45 years, which is slightly higher than Regional NSW's median age of 43 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Regional NSW average, Eleebana has a notably over-represented 45-54 age cohort (13.3% locally) and an under-represented 25-34 age cohort (6.0%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.4% of Eleebana's population. Conversely, the 65-74 age cohort has declined from 13.4% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Eleebana's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 143 people (63%), from 225 to 369. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 72% of total population growth, reflecting Eleebana's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 5-14 cohorts.