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 February 2026, the estimated population of Eleebana is around 6,472, reflecting an increase of 12 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,460. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,456 in June 2024 and validation of four new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is approximately 1,318 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed about 98% of Eleebana's recent population growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied. Growth rates by age group are projected to apply to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Eleebana's population is expected to decrease by 239 persons according to these projections. However, specific age cohorts like those aged 85 and over are projected to increase, with an anticipated rise of 165 people in this group during this period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Eleebana has received approximately 14 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 73 homes. In FY26 so far, 2 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of about 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value of these dwellings is approximately $716,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

There have also been around $7.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Rest of NSW, Eleebana shows about half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 23rd percentile nationally for housing choices, suggesting limited buyer options and supporting demand for existing properties. New development consists mainly of detached houses (85.0%) with medium and high-density housing making up the remainder (15.0%), maintaining Eleebana's suburban identity. The area has approximately 719 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market with a stable or declining population expected in the future.

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

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified fifteen projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include the 83 Jonathan Street Residential Subdivision, The Summit project, Ryhope Street Subdivision, and Mount Hutton Precinct Area Plan. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, with estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year (AreaSearch data). As of December 2025, there are 3,391 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is at 65.4%, close to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Notably, 32.0% of residents work from home (Census data). Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.2% compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels rose by 0.7%, labour force increased by 1.4%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Regional NSW saw employment contraction of 1.2% and a labour force fall of 0.8%. 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 growth could be around 6.9% in five years and 14.3% in 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 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, compared with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,875 (median) and $80,083 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Eleebana are at the 73rd percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 31.4% of locals (2,032 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to the regional pattern where 29.9% fall into this range. Eleebana shows significant affluence with 34.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.9% of 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

Eleebana's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.5% houses and 10.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eleebana was at 50.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (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 recorded at $495, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Eleebana's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 compose 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 account for 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 is notably high with 32.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the broader Rest of NSW region and 23.5% in the SA3 area. This achievement positions Eleebana favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 13.0% and certificates for 23.0%.

Educational participation is notably high in Eleebana, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, 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

Public transport analysis shows 83 active transport stops operating in Eleebana, consisting of buses. These stops are served by 33 individual routes, collectively offering 424 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 151 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a mainly residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 32% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 60 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual 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 better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (~3,624 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.1%) and asthma (8.3%). 65.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.7% of the population (1,598 people), higher than 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 cultural diversity below average, with 86.1% of its population born in Australia, 94.8% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.2% of Eleebana's population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.5%), and Scottish (9.7%). Other ethnic groups with notable representation included French (0.6% vs regional 0.4%) and South Australian (0.6% vs regional 0.2%), as well as Macedonian (0.3% vs regional 0.4%).

Eleebana hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Eleebana's median age is 44 years, similar to Regional NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Eleebana has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.1%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 increased from 11.4% to 13.5%, while those aged 85 and over rose from 2.6% to 3.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 decreased from 13.4% to 12.1%, and those aged 55 to 64 fell from 13.1% to 12.0%. By 2041, Eleebana's age composition is expected to change notably. The number of residents aged 85 and over is projected to grow by 61%, reaching 385 from 239. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 72% of the anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, both the 35 to 44 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decrease in number.