Elliminyt

Population growth drivers in Elliminyt are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025 Elliminyt's population is estimated at around 3,307. This reflects an increase of 47 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,260. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,170 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 95 persons per square kilometer. Elliminyt's 1.4% growth since census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Elliminyt statistical area (Lv2) is expected to increase by 194 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Elliminyt had around 6 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 30 homes were approved, with another 6 approved in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas.

The average value of new homes is $468,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. This year, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of Vic., Elliminyt shows significantly reduced construction (63.0% below regional average per person). Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached dwellings and 14.0% medium-high density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 587 people.

Future projections estimate Elliminyt will add 120 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Elliminyt has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact the local area due to their influence on infrastructure performance. These key projects are Pound Road in Colac, Harris Road Residential Development at Lakeside Colac, and Telstra InfraCo's Intercity Fibre Network project. Further details regarding these relevant initiatives can be found below.

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Employment conditions in Elliminyt demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Elliminyt has a balanced workforce encompassing white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation from manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of September 2025, 1,679 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Elliminyt is high at 69.0%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Manufacturing, specifically, has notable concentration with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 4.7% of Elliminyt's workforce compared to 7.5% in Rest of Vic..

The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 3.2%, while employment declined by the same percentage, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. Comparatively, Rest of Vic. saw an employment decline of 0.7% and a labour force decline of 0.6%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, while the state's unemployment rate was 4.7%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elliminyt's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Elliminyt had an income level below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Elliminyt was $56,599 and the average income stood at $64,649. These figures compared to those of Rest of Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since June 2023, current estimates for Elliminyt would be approximately $61,268 (median) and $69,983 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Elliminyt were around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income brackets showed that 37.6% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 30.3% occupied this range. After housing costs, residents retained 89.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. Elliminyt's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Elliminyt, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic had 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Elliminyt was 45.5%, similar to Non-Metro Vic's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (10.7%). Median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, higher than Non-Metro Vic's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Elliminyt was recorded at $290, compared to Non-Metro Vic's $250. Nationally, Elliminyt's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.8% of all households, including 38.2% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Elliminyt shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 16.2%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (27.2%). Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.3% in secondary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in secondary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Elliminyt has 17 active public transport stops. All are bus stops. There is 1 route serving these stops, offering a total of 76 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility in Elliminyt is good, with residents typically living 267 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 10 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Elliminyt's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows Elliminyt residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups at a fairly standard level compared to other areas. Approximately 52% (~1,733 people) of Elliminyt residents have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area's 48.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.8%) and asthma (8.0%), while 67.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.0% across Rest of Vic.. Elliminyt has 17.0% (562 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 24.6% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Elliminyt had 93.0% of its population born in Australia, with 94.4% being citizens and 95.1% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 55.0% of Elliminyt's population, compared to 50.0% across the rest of Victoria. In terms of ancestry, Australians comprised 32.3%, English 30.8%, and Irish 12.9% of Elliminyt's population.

Notably, Scottish representation was higher at 9.8% than the regional average of 10.0%, Dutch were slightly underrepresented at 1.5% compared to 1.6%, and Maltese were also slightly underrepresented at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

Elliminyt's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Elliminyt is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 5-14 age cohort makes up 14.5% of the population in Elliminyt, higher than the Rest of Vic. average, while the 65-74 age group is under-represented at 9.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 12.6% to 13.5% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 10.5% to 9.5%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Elliminyt. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 82 people (18%), from 446 to 529. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to decrease in population.