# Elmhurst

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Pyrenees › 3469, VIC

Area: 69 km²

Seniors are the most prominent group in Elmhurst, where the typical resident is 58 years old. This older population helps explain why nearly 35% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure. It is a quiet, predominantly residential area where many people live alone and a high number own their homes outright. The community is marked by lower incomes and a strong tendency toward volunteering compared to the rest of the state.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 58 and children under 15 making up only 9.2%. While 52.6% of people are married, de facto relationships are much less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 185 | -55.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 58 yrs | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 34.6% | +33.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 9.2% | -49.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.1% | -34.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 37.8%, Seniors (65+) 34.6%, Young adults (25–44) 10.8%, Children (0–14) 9.2%, Youth (15–24) 8.1%

**Marital status** — Married 52.6%, Never married 23.1%, Divorced 12.7%, Widowed 6.4%, Separated 4.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 38.4%. Only 10.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.8% | +22.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.3%, England 4.3%, India 2.7%

**Ancestry** — English 38.4%, Australian 29.7%, Scottish 15.1%, Irish 12.4%, German 4.3%, Italian 2.2%

## Language

English is the main language for 72.4% of the community. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, this is far below the Victoria average, though it remains higher than in many similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.9% | +66.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.6% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 72.4%, Arabic 2.2%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 41.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 28.6% | +14.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 41.1%, No religion 28.6%, Not stated 26.5%, Judaism 4.9%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 32.5% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.5% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.6% | -10.9% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 32.5%, Year 10 21.7%, Year 11 16.9%, Year 9 or below 8.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Advanced diploma / diploma 19.0%, Bachelor degree 14.0%, Certificate III / IV 14.0%, Postgraduate degree 3.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.0%

**Field of qualification** — Health 13.0%, Engineering & related 8.0%, Society & culture 8.0%, Architecture & building 6.0%, Agriculture & environment 6.0%, Education 6.0%, Creative arts 6.0%, Management & commerce 4.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.0%

## Income

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $774, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $452 | +21.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $774 | +18.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $866 | +9.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 4.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 38.3%, Under $650 28.4%, $1,500–$2,999 7.4%, $4,000 or more 4.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 46.2%, $650–$1,499 17.3%, $1,500–$2,999 1.7%, $3,000 or more 1.7%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more frequent here, with 37.8% of people reporting a long-term condition, far above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 37.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.1% | +2.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 18.9%, Mental health 10.3%, Asthma 7.6%, Cancer 7.0%, Heart disease 7.0%, Diabetes 5.4%, Lung condition 4.9%, Other condition 4.9%, Stroke 2.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 41.1%, One condition 22.2%, Two conditions 7.6%, Three or more 4.9%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is high, with 23.1% of people pitching in, well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 23.1% | -35.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.3% | -21.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 15.0% | -43.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.1% | -19.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few residents. The typical person in this group is 57, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |
| First Nations median age | 57 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $350 | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are distinct, with 46.9% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.9 | -17.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.9% | +35.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 46.9% | +49.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 52.8%, Couples with children 43.8%, One-parent families 7.9%

**Household size** — 1 person 46.9%, 2 people 40.7%, 3 people 11.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 70.4% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the state at $97.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $97 | +14.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $803 | -15.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.60 | -45.5% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 11.1% | +15.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 70.4% | +23.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.8% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.1% | +0.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 70.4%, Owned with a mortgage 17.3%, Rented 11.1%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 39.5%, 4 bedrooms 25.9%, 2 bedrooms 18.5%, 5 or more 8.6%, 1 bedroom 4.9%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 33.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 42.9%, $1,000–$1,799 28.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

Driving is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 116 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 22.6% | +11.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 16.22 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 108.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 16 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 116 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 43.5%, Worked at home 22.6%, Car (passenger) 8.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 44.0%, 2 vehicles 36.0%, 3 vehicles 9.3%, 4 or more 9.3%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 19.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 19.0% | -20.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 35.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for this level. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7% | +92.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 35.8% | -30.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.0% | -13.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 17.7%, Manufacturing 8.1%, Public administration & safety 8.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.5%, Education & training 6.5%, Construction 4.8%, Accommodation & food 4.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 25.8%, Managers 16.1%, Professionals 16.1%, Technicians & trades 11.3%, Community & personal service 11.3%, Sales workers 9.7%, Clerical & administrative 4.8%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, though there are no schools within a 15-minute walk. Residents have good access to health services, with 68.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 72.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 72.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 72.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 77.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 68.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 86.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.8% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Nowhere Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21976/nowhere-creek) · [Glenlogie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21034/glenlogie) · [Glenpatrick](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21044/glenpatrick) · [Glenlofty](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21033/glenlofty) · [Eversley](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20895/eversley) · [Mount Cole](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21784/mount-cole) · [Warrenmang](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22708/warrenmang) · [Mount Cole Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21785/mount-cole-creek)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20861/elmhurst