Elliston at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
375
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Elliston.
The postcode for Elliston is 5670 (SA).
Elliston (5670) sits in the Elliston region of South Australia.
Elliston has roughly 375 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Elliston scores 18/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elliston's population at 375, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
375
Median age
45
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
375
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elliston.
Local schools for Elliston
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Government School Catchment
Elliston Area School
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Frequently asked
About Elliston.
- What is the Elliston postcode?
- Elliston is in the 5670 postcode, in SA, in the Elliston region.
- Where is Elliston?
- Elliston is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5670, in the Elliston region.
- What is the average rent in Elliston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Elliston?
- There are 1 schools serving Elliston on this page, including Elliston Area School.
- How walkable is Elliston?
- Elliston has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elliston?
- Elliston is close to Bramfield, Mount Joy, Colton, Mount Wedge, Talia.
- What is the population of Elliston?
- The population of Elliston is approximately 375 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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