Lismore City Council
Ellangowan
Ellangowan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
318
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Ellangowan.
Ellangowan (2470) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Ellangowan has roughly 318 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ellangowan scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellangowan's population at 318, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
318
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$243/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
318
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ellangowan.
Local schools for Ellangowan
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Government School Catchment
Rappville Public School
Leeville Public School
Casino Public School
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Frequently asked
About Ellangowan.
- What is the Ellangowan postcode?
- Ellangowan is in the 2470 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ellangowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $243.
- What schools are in Ellangowan?
- There are 5 schools serving Ellangowan on this page, including Rappville Public School, Leeville Public School, Casino Public School.
- How walkable is Ellangowan?
- Ellangowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ellangowan?
- Ellangowan is close to Coombell, West Bungawalbin, Yorklea, Bora Ridge, West Coraki.
- What is the population of Ellangowan?
- Ellangowan has approximately 318 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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