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Elliminyt has an estimated 3,163 residents, down from 3,260 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 3.0%. Density is about 91 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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With analysis of official demographics updates combined with validated addresses tracked by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Elliminyt has an estimated population of 3,163 as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 97 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 3,260 residents. This estimate of 3,163 is derived by AreaSearch from ABS Estimated Resident Population data from June 2025 alongside an extra 61 validated new addresses recorded after the census. This population size results in a density of 91 persons per square kilometer, which offers ample space per resident and opportunity for further building.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Elliminyt has shown steady development with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, ahead of the broader SA3. Overseas migration was the primary driver, serving as the sole source of positive demographic gains recently. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In places where this dataset is unavailable, VIC State Government projections from 2023 are utilized, adjusted by aggregating growth from LGA to SA2 levels using weightings. Age cohort growth rates from these projections are also applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest demographic gains will track just below the median rate of non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 estimates predicting an increase of 200 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 6.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
30 new dwellings have been approved in Elliminyt over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals distributed from regional datasets, the suburb of Elliminyt average around 6 new residential approvals annually. This amounts to 30 home approvals over the 5 fiscal years between FY-21 and FY-25, with 16 recorded in the current FY-26 period. Despite a shrinking population, construction volume has remained relatively balanced, which is advantageous for buyers, with average construction costs for new dwellings sitting at $468,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on high-end, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $2.2 million this fiscal year, showing a low level of commercial development.
Construction rates in the suburb of Elliminyt are low compared to the Rest of Vic., falling 62.0% below the non-metropolitan average per capita. Such limited supply additions generally support property values and demand for existing houses. This construction rate is also below the national average, reflecting a stable, established area with potential planning regulations. Recent approvals consist entirely of standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density layout dominated by spacious family properties. The area exhibits a quiet building market, with 909 people in the suburb of Elliminyt for every residential approval. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Elliminyt will add 200 residents by 2041 based on recent quarterly AreaSearch calculations. While building volumes are matching these growth projections, purchasers could face more intense competition as the resident count rises.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Elliminyt
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Elliminyt. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.66 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and zoning updates are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects likely to impact the area, with the most relevant being Pound Road, Colac, Harris Road Residential Development, Lakeside Colac, and the Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Harris Road Residential Development
A 3.65-hectare zoned residential development opportunity within the approved Irrewillipe Road Framework Plan, zoned General Residential Zone. The site has potential for approximately 40 residential lots (STCA) and is currently for sale.
Pound Road, Colac
Homes Victoria is delivering 50 new homes on 1.8 hectares of vacant State Government land at Pound Road, Colac, funded through the Victorian Government's Regional Housing Fund (part of the Big Housing Build) with enabling works support from the Australian Government's Housing Support Program. The mix of 30 social and 20 affordable rental homes will be located close to the town centre, public transport, retail, educational and community facilities. Homes include a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom single-storey dwellings, designed to be modern, accessible and energy efficient.Planning approvals were received in March and April 2026. Site preparation works are due to begin May 2026, with construction of homes commencing in 2027. Colac Otway Shire Council reaffirmed its opposition to the concentrated development at its December 2025 meeting, citing neighbourhood character concerns.
Colac West Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
Upgrade and modernisation of Colac West Primary School, including a new main building on the eastern side of the school grounds to provide contemporary classrooms, upgraded technology, a new canteen, a centrally located first aid room, temperature-controlled learning areas, hearing loop technology and improved disability access. Once the new building is complete, the original main wing will be demolished and replaced with landscaped grounds that reflect the school's heritage. Total project funding of $10.2 million was confirmed in the 2025-26 State Budget, including earlier planning funding from the 2023-24 Budget.
Clearwater Colac
Clearwater is a premium masterplanned land estate located on the shores of Lake Colac. The community features 500 residential lots ranging in size from 301m2 to 1600m2, with future onsite amenities including a childcare facility, parklands, playgrounds, and active open spaces.
Lake Colac School - Hydrotherapy Pool and Upgrade & Modernisation
Lake Colac School (formerly Colac Specialist School) has undergone a rebuild on part of the former Colac High School site on Murray Street, modernising the heritage building to house a library, art room, music room, woodwork room, food technology facility, staff areas and an Early Education Program facility, plus new classroom and administration buildings, a car park, bus loop and play areas. This upgrade and modernisation was completed in Q2 2024. A separate hydrotherapy pool project, funded through the Hydrotherapy Pools at Specialist Schools Fund, began in Q1 2024 and is forecast to finish in Q3 2026.
Olive Court Estate
A residential land development offering 26 premium blocks ranging from 391 sqm to 812 sqm in a peaceful court near Colac's CBD, medical precinct, schools, and amenities. Fully titled with utilities connected, ready for immediate building.
Colac Plaza
Completed retail shopping centre featuring Coles, Liquorland, Kaisercraft and 10 other specialty stores, bordering Barongarook creek trail with sensitive architectural and landscaping solutions.
Lakeside Colac
A boutique community of 55 lots, Lakeside Colac offers an opportunity to build your dream home next to the picturesque Lake Colac. Nestled in a premium pocket of Colac, it provides future residents with peace of mind and security in an established area, with easy access to walking tracks, local amenities, schools, and transport links.
1,609 residents of Elliminyt are employed, from a labour force of 1,637. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,504, about 111% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A balanced mix of professional and industrial jobs characterises the workforce in the suburb of Elliminyt, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. According to statistical area data, the unemployment rate is only 1.7%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,609, representing an unemployment rate 2.0% below the 3.7% recorded in Regional Vic., while participation in the workforce is typical at 64.7% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data showed a low 8.4% of residents working from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Manufacturing is especially prominent, with employment concentration sitting at 2.2 times the non-metropolitan average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing activities are less common, occupying 4.7% of the local workforce compared to 7.5% in Regional Vic. The ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher than average availability of local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, which has been aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that over the 12-month period the labour force decreased by 6.8% and employment fell by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. experienced a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.3% decline in the labour force, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Elliminyt. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Elliminyt's employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Elliminyt is $1,815 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $804 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,599 a year against an average of $64,649. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that income levels in the suburb of Elliminyt are below the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $56,599 while the average is $64,649, which compares to Regional Vic. medians of $50,954 and averages of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $62,044 for median earnings and $70,868 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places the household, family, and personal incomes of the suburb of Elliminyt around the 52nd percentile nationally.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, containing 37.6% of the population (1,189 individuals), which aligns with the wider region where 30.3% of people are in this bracket. Residents keep 89.4% of their income after paying for housing, showing good purchasing capacity, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Elliminyt had 1,163 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 16.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Elliminyt at the time of the Census were made up of 95.7% detached houses and 4.3% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership in the suburb of Elliminyt was higher than the regional average at 45.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (43.7%) or rented (10.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,600, which is higher than the Regional Vic. median of $1,430, while weekly rent was $290 compared to the regional median of $285.
In a national context, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Elliminyt counted 1,163 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households are the most common household type at 77.8%, consisting of couples with children at 38.2%, couples without children at 32.0%, and single parents at 7.2%. Non-family households make up 22.2% of the total, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 residents, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Elliminyt hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 651 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels in the area are low, with university graduation rates at 16.2%, which is below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents an opportunity for educational improvement. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.9% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.3%. Vocational training is prominent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 27.2%. Study participation is high, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This is made up of 10.3% in high school, 10.0% in primary school, and 2.4% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Elliminyt means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of transit options shows 17 active transport stops in the suburb of Elliminyt. These are served by 1 routes, which provide 76 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 267 meters from their nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most people commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 96%. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is above the regional average, while a low 8.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that could be affected by pandemic restrictions.
Transit services average 10 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 4 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.5% of residents in Elliminyt report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes in the suburb of Elliminyt are positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national benchmarks. The rate of common illnesses is low for both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is slightly above the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 1,657 people. The most prevalent health issues are arthritis and asthma, which affect 8.8% and 8.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Residents under the age of 65 exhibit better than average health.
The suburb of Elliminyt has 17.4% of its population aged 65 and over (550 people), which is lower than the 23.9% average for Regional Vic. Health rankings for seniors are above average, aligning closely with the national population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Elliminyt is largely Australian-born, at 93.0% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.3%) and English (30.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below average, with 93.0% of residents born in Australia, 94.4% holding citizenship, and 95.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 55.0% of the population, compared to 47.3% in Regional Vic. The most common ancestries in the suburb of Elliminyt are Australian at 32.3%, English at 30.8%, and Irish at 12.9%. There are minor differences in other heritages, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 9.8% of the population compared to 8.8% regionally, Dutch at 1.5% compared to 1.7% regionally, and Maltese at 0.4% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Elliminyt is 41. 23.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Elliminyt is 41 years, which is younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 13.9% compared to Regional Vic., while the 65 - 74 age bracket is less common at 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.5% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 10.5% to 9.5%. Demographic forecasts indicate significant changes by 2041, with the 35 to 44 group projected to grow by 18%, adding 74 people to reach 502, while the 5 to 14 and 75 to 84 brackets are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Elliminyt
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,260 at the 2021 Census → 3,163 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20859). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.