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

Elizabeth Hills' population is estimated at 3,204 as of Feb 2026, a decrease of 4 people from the 2021 Census count of 3,208. This change reflects an estimated resident population of 3,203 by AreaSearch, based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 2,860 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, Elizabeth Hills has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

These projections indicate a population decline in Elizabeth Hills by 186 persons by 2041, but growth is expected in specific age cohorts, notably the 75 to 84 age group 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 period from 2016 to present. 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.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Elizabeth Hills has significantly less development activity. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens 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 until 2031, 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 changes are anticipated in the area, as AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact it. Key initiatives previously considered include the Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit Corridor, M7-M12 Integration Project, Liverpool Reservoir Water Infrastructure Upgrade, and Cecil Hills High School Upgrade.

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Elizabeth Hills ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Elizabeth Hills has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation and a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 5.8%. As of December 2025, 1,739 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation is high at 76.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 41.8% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Retail trade is particularly strong with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 5.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.8% while labour force grew by 5.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2%, with unemployment rising marginally. 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 and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Elizabeth Hills had a median income among taxpayers of $56,489 and an average income of $66,433 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,494 (median) and $72,319 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household incomes rank at the 88th percentile ($2,413 weekly), while personal incomes rank at the 53rd percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 38.0% of the community (1,217 individuals). A significant 34.3% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 20.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth Hills was at 15.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 67.7% and rented ones at 16.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,513, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent 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 constitute 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 account for 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, 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.

This includes 14.7% in primary, 10.8% in secondary, and 6.0% in tertiary education.

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

Elizabeth Hills has twelve active public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by ten different routes, collectively facilitating 639 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically situated 194 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature; cars remain the primary mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages two per dwelling, exceeding regional averages. Notably, 41.8% of residents work from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages ninety-one trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately fifty-three 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 shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is held by approximately 53% of the total population (~1,704 people), which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Elizabeth Hills, affecting 5.1 and 3.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 84.7%, report having no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.0% (288 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, closely aligned 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. Christianity is the predominant religion in Elizabeth Hills, with 73.7%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Other (43.7%), Australian (9.8%), and Italian (7%).

Notably, Serbian (4.2%) and Croatian (3.3%) populations are higher than the regional averages of 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively. Additionally, Vietnamese make up 6.1% of Elizabeth Hills' population, 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 Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Elizabeth Hills has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 years (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 years (2.5%). 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 years has grown from 3.9% to 5.7%, while the 75 to 84 age group increased from 1.2% to 2.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group declined from 12.8% to 11.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 20.1% to 18.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Elizabeth Hills' age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase substantially, adding 98 people (a 123% rise) from 80 to 179 residents. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.