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 Feb 2026, the population of Elizabeth Hills is estimated at around 3,204 people, a decrease of 4 individuals since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,208. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS's ERP data release from June 2024, indicating a resident population of 3,203. This results in a density ratio of approximately 2,860 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed around 57% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for Elizabeth Hills. AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends and population projections, the suburb's population is expected to contract by 184 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to expand by 111 people over 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 had no new homes approved over the past five-year period. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. Buyers face scarcity of new housing stock, which typically supports property values and may result in competition primarily among existing homes.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Elizabeth Hills has significantly less development activity, with scarcity of new dwellings strengthening demand and prices for existing properties. This is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Elizabeth Hills may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Elizabeth Hills may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

No infrastructure projects were identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, M7-M12 Integration Project, Liverpool Reservoir Water Infrastructure Upgrade, and Cecil Hills High School Upgrade.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Elizabeth Hills performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Elizabeth Hills has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%. Over the past year, it experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,718 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 73.6%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicate that 41.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction.

Elizabeth Hills shows strong specialization in retail trade, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, but under-representation in professional & technical services at 5.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.1%, labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% while unemployment rose slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national 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 this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Elizabeth Hills' suburb income level is slightly below national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Elizabeth Hills was $56,489 and average income stood at $66,433, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,494 and average income around $72,319. According to Census data from 2021, household incomes ranked at the 88th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,413, while personal incomes ranked lower at the 53rd percentile. Income brackets show that 38.0% (1,217 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 band, mirroring surrounding regions where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Notably, 34.3% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 20.1% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing 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 structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth Hills was at 15.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (67.7%) or rented (16.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,513, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $560, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Elizabeth Hills' mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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% couples with children, 12.9% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 6.8%, with lone person households at 6.6% and group households comprising 0.6%. The median household size is 3.8 people, which is 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 the 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, with 37.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 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 operational public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by 10 unique routes, collectively facilitating 639 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically residing 194 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode at 96%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 2.0, exceeding regional averages. Notably, 41.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 91 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment as of 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover rate was approximately 53% of the total population (~1,704 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions were asthma (5.1%) and arthritis (3.5%). A majority, 84.7%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area had 9.3% of residents aged 65 and over (297 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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. Regarding ancestry, the top groups are Other (43.7%), Australian (9.8%), and Italian (7.0%).

Notably, Serbian (4.2%) and Croatian (3.3%) populations are significantly higher than regional averages of 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, while Vietnamese representation is also notably high at 6.1% compared to 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 the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Elizabeth Hills has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.6%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 3.9% to 5.9%, while the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 12.8% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Elizabeth Hills' age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow by 95 people (an increase of 115%), reaching a total of 179 residents. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above will account for all of the area's population growth, reflecting its aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age groups.