Ellalong at a glance
Population
1,351
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Ellalong.
The postcode for Ellalong is 2325 (NSW).
Ellalong (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Ellalong has roughly 1,351 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellalong's population at 1,351, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,351
Median age
35
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
1,351
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
76
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Ellalong.
Local schools for Ellalong
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Government School Catchment
Ellalong Public School
Paxton Public School
Bellbird Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ellalong.
- What is the Ellalong postcode?
- Ellalong is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Ellalong?
- Ellalong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2325, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ellalong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Ellalong?
- There are 13 schools serving Ellalong on this page, including Ellalong Public School, Paxton Public School, Bellbird Public School.
- What suburbs are near Ellalong?
- Ellalong is close to Pelton, Paxton, Greta Main, Kitchener, Bellbird.
- What is the population of Ellalong?
- The population of Ellalong is approximately 1,351 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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