Elizabeth Hills (NSW)

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According to ABS population releases for the wider region and new address data verified by Districts since the Census, Elizabeth Hills has a population estimated at 3,205 in May 2026. This indicates a minor contraction of 3 people (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,208 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident population of 3,204, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and post-Census address verification. The suburb's density stands at 2,861 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by Districts. Over the last decade, Elizabeth Hills experienced steady development with a 4.3% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA4 region. Demographic expansion was mostly driven by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for approximately 57% of the overall population growth during recent times.

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Elizabeth Hills has a highly qualified workforce with broad industry representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 5.5% over the last year, compiled by Districts from statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 1,759 employed residents, and the unemployment rate sits 1.7% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 76.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%. Census records show that a notable 41.8% of employed locals worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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The suburb of Elizabeth Hills's income scale is slightly below the national average according to aggregated ATO data from financial year 2023. The median income for local taxpayers is $56,489, and the average stands at $66,433, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate a median of approximately $62,319 and an average of $73,289 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals household incomes are in the 88th percentile ($2,413 weekly), whereas individual incomes sit lower in the 53rd percentile. The most prominent weekly income band is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 38.0% of residents ( residents), which aligns with the wider regional average of in this bracket. Financial capacity is highlighted by the of households with weekly earnings over supporting local retail spending. High housing costs take up of income, but strong household earnings keep disposable income in the st percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Housing profiles in Elizabeth Hills at the last Census showed that houses made up 89.3% of properties, with other options like semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative structures making up 10.7%, compared to the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% and 44.1% respectively. Home ownership rates in Elizabeth Hills trailed the metropolitan average at 15.6%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (67.7%) or rented (16.6%). The median monthly mortgage cost of $2,513 was higher than the Sydney average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $560 compared to the metropolitan average of $470. On a national level, Elizabeth Hills mortgage costs are far higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national median of $375.

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Families represent the vast majority of households at 93.2%, consisting of couples with children (68.0%), couples without children (12.9%), and single parent households (11.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 6.8%, with single person homes at 6.6% and group households at 0.6%. The median household size is 3.8 people, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The locality shows educational disparities, with university qualification levels (27.2%) running considerably below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opening for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate studies (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational training is popular, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (18.4%).

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Public transport analysis shows 12 active transit stops in Elizabeth Hills, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 10 routes that provide 639 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. As a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and the car remains the primary mode of travel at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents (41.8%) work from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

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Health metrics indicate strong outcomes for Elizabeth Hills based on Districts analysis of death rates and ongoing health issues, showing very low rates of common illnesses across all ages, while private health insurance rates slightly lead the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the population (~1,705 people). This compare to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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Elizabeth Hills exhibits high levels of cultural variety, with 42.4% of the population born outside Australia and 63.8% using a non-English language at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 73.7% of residents, compared to 49.2% in Greater Sydney.

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Elizabeth Hills's median age of 31 years is below the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (18.9%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (13.1%) than Greater Sydney. The concentration of children aged 5 - 14 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 3.9% to 5.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 1.2% to 2.5%. In contrast, the 5 to cohort declined from to and the to group fell from to . Projections indicate that the age profile will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to . The combined population aged + is projected to account for of overall demographic growth, reflecting an aging population. Meanwhile, population reductions are projected for the to and to brackets.

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Elizabeth Hills currently has an estimated 266 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 101 children aged 0-2 and 67 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 226 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 361. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.