Elizabeth Hills

Population growth drivers in Elizabeth Hills are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Elizabeth Hills is around 3,205, a decrease of 3 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,208. This estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025. The population density ratio is approximately 2,861 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Elizabeth Hills has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%, outpacing its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57% of overall population gains during this period. AreaSearch's projections for the suburb are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 162 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to expand by 104 people during this period.

The level of residential development activity in Elizabeth Hills is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Elizabeth Hills has seen no residential development approvals in the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may primarily be among existing homes.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Elizabeth Hills shows substantially reduced construction activity, with constrained new construction usually reinforcing demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. With population expected to remain stable or decline in the future, Elizabeth Hills should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

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

No infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 0 projects impacting this area. Notable projects are Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, Cecil Hills High School upgrade, M7-M12 Integration Project, and Liverpool Reservoir Water Infrastructure Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Elizabeth Hills demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Elizabeth Hills has a well-educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, there are 1,735 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 75.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 41.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Elizabeth Hills has a particular employment specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.9% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, while labour force grew by 5.2%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate compared to Greater Sydney's marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elizabeth Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. In Elizabeth Hills, median income among taxpayers was $56,489 and average income was $66,433. Nationally, the median was higher at $61,769 with an average of $92,577. Greater Sydney's median was $60,817 and average was $83,003. By March 2026, estimated median income in Elizabeth Hills would be approximately $62,319 and average $73,289 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data shows household incomes ranked at the 88th percentile ($2,413 weekly), but personal income ranked lower at the 53rd percentile. The earnings profile showed that 38.0% of locals (1,217 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, aligning with the regional average of 30.9%. The area demonstrated affluence with 34.3% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. High housing costs consumed 20.1% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 81st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Elizabeth Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Elizabeth Hills' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth Hills stood at 15.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 67.7% and rented ones at 16.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,513, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Elizabeth Hills was $560, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Elizabeth Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 93.2% of all households, including 68.0% that are couples with children, 12.9% that are couples without children, and 11.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 6.8%, with lone person households making up 6.6% and group households comprising 0.6%. The median household size is 3.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 27.2%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (18.4%). Educational participation is high at 37.4%, comprising primary education (14.7%), secondary education (10.8%), and tertiary education (6.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 37.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.7% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Elizabeth Hills has 12 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that collectively facilitate 639 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 194 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward for work. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 96% of residents. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling in Elizabeth Hills, which is higher than the regional average.

The 2021 Census indicates that 41.8% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 91 trips are made daily, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.

Elizabeth Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Elizabeth Hills' health outcomes show excellent results, as per AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~1705 people), leading the average SA2 area but slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (5.1%) and arthritis (3.5%). A significant majority, 84.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 8.9% (285 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, mirroring those of the general population.

Elizabeth Hills is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Elizabeth Hills has a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.4% of its population born overseas and 63.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Elizabeth Hills is Christianity, which accounts for 73.7% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (43.7%), Australian (9.8%), and Italian (7.0%).

Notably, Serbian (4.2%) and Croatian (3.3%) populations are higher than regional averages of 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, while Vietnamese (6.1%) is also significantly higher than the regional average of 1.8%.

Elizabeth Hills hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Elizabeth Hills has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Elizabeth Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.1%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 3.9% to 5.6%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 1.2% to 2.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 20.1% to 18.9%, and those aged 45-54 have dropped from 12.8% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Elizabeth Hills' age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to increase by 96 people (121%) from 80 to 177. Notably, the combined population growth of all age groups above 65 years will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 25-34 and 55-64 years.