# Elong Elong

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Dubbo Regional › 2831, NSW

Area: 222 km²

Far lower typical incomes than the state average mark Elong Elong, a small community in the Dubbo region. The area is notably inclusive, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population that is well above the national figure. While the population is slightly older than the usual Australian resident, there is a significant presence of children. This is a largely rural setting where most people live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars to get around.

## Demographics & Identity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 142 | — |
| Median age | 43 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 9.9% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.8% | — |
| Children under 15 | 19.7% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.8% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 30.3%, Children (0–14) 19.7%, Young adults (25–44) 19.0%, Seniors (65+) 14.8%, Youth (15–24) 10.6%

**Marital status** — Married 46.0%, Never married 27.4%, Divorced 15.0%, Widowed 7.1%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people (5.6%) compared to the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 5.6% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 88.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 56.3%, English 44.4%, Irish 17.6%, Scottish 9.9%, German 6.3%

## Language

English is the primary language here, with 93% of people using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.5% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 93.0%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 66.2%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 23.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 23.9% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 66.2%, No religion 23.9%, Not stated 8.5%, Other religions 2.8%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 58.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.5% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 15.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 34.5%, Year 10 34.5%, Year 9 or below 15.9%, Year 11 5.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.8%, Bachelor degree 20.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.2%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.4%, Agriculture & environment 15.4%, Health 13.8%, Society & culture 13.8%, Management & commerce 12.3%, Education 4.6%

## Income

Weekly incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,145. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $579 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,145 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,375 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.9%, $1,500–$2,999 23.2%, Under $650 19.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 59.3%, $650–$1,499 37.2%, $1,500–$2,999 3.5%

## Health & Disability

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%, and 34.5% of residents have a long-term health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 14.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.2% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 15.5%, Arthritis 14.8%, Mental health 14.1%, Heart disease 7.7%, Diabetes 7.0%, Other condition 7.0%, Stroke 4.2%, Cancer 3.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 52.8%, One condition 15.5%, Three or more 11.3%, Two conditions 9.2%

## Community Participation

Unpaid housework is a common activity, with 30.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 16.8% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.8% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.3% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.2% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.1% | — |

## First Nations

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $449, which is well below the national figure of $540.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 14 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $449 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,125 | — |

## Family & Households

Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 21.7%. Similarly, 32.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | — |
| One-parent families | 21.7% | — |
| People living alone | 32.1% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 46.2%, Couples without children 34.9%, One-parent families 21.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.9%, 1 person 32.1%, 3 people 14.3%, 4 people 12.5%, 5 people 5.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Most people live in separate houses, and 44.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national average of $375.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $867 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |
| Households renting | 23.2% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 44.6% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.9% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 66.1% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 44.6%, Owned with a mortgage 33.9%, Rented 23.2%, Other tenure 5.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 37.5%, 2 bedrooms 17.9%, 4 bedrooms 16.1%, 5 or more 12.5%, 1 bedroom 7.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 46.2%, Under $200 23.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 31.6%, $1,800–$2,999 21.1%, $1,000–$1,799 15.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 23.8% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 58.7%, Worked at home 23.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.9%, 1 vehicle 33.3%, 3 vehicles 31.5%, 4 or more 5.6%

## Migration & Movement

About 31.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.3% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 33.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 56.6% | — |
| Employed full-time | 58.7% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 33.3%, Health care & social assistance 15.9%, Construction 11.1%, Education & training 6.3%, Rental & real estate 4.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 23.8%, Technicians & trades 15.9%, Professionals 14.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.1%, Labourers 11.1%, Community & personal service 7.9%, Clerical & administrative 4.8%, Sales workers 4.8%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.4% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Gollan](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11698/gollan) · [Ballimore](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10162/ballimore) · [Goonoo Forest](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11719/goonoo-forest) · [Cobbora](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10954/cobbora) · [Comobella](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10997/comobella) · [Spicers Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13624/spicers-creek) · [Goolma](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11713/goolma) · [Wongarbon](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14391/wongarbon)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11409/elong-elong