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Elanora

QLD 4221 • Rest of QLD

12,539
Population (2021)
$38,376
Median Income
8.89 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
CoastalBushland EdgeFamily-FriendlySouthern Gold Coast

About Elanora

Elanora is a coastal suburb of 12,500 residents at the Gold Coast's southern end, near the famous The Pines Shopping Centre. Located 20 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise, it offers beach access and bushland character near Currumbin and Palm Beach.

The suburb combines beach proximity with bushland edges—koala corridors and nature reserves add environmental value. The community is established and family-focused. Elanora attracts families seeking southern Gold Coast living with beach access and natural character.

Elanora falls under postcode 4221 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Currumbin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4221
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
McPherson
State Electorate
Currumbin
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.14°, 153.45°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
8.89 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    The Pines Shopping Centre Cnr Mcgrath Drive & Guiness Creek Road Elanora 4221 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Guineas Creek Road & K P McGrath Drive Elanora 4221 QLD
  • ALDI
    30 Guineas Creek Road, Elanora QLD 4221

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$525
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,145
Census 2021
12,539
▲ 3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,668
Income 2021
$38,376
▲ 21.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,691
Born Overseas 2,323

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 635
  • 2. New Zealand 561
  • 3. South Africa 127
  • 4. Scotland 72
  • 5. Germany 55
  • 6. United States 54
  • 7. Canada 51
  • 8. Brazil 50
  • 9. Japan 40
  • 10. Ireland 39
  • 11. Philippines 37
  • 12. Netherlands 33
  • 13. China 32
  • 14. Italy 31
  • 15. Thailand 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,739
Australian 4,622
Irish 1,663
Scottish 1,539
German 629
Italian 354
Australian Aboriginal 297
Dutch 247
New Zealander 222
Maori 176

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,229
Both parents born in Australia
2,826
Both parents born overseas
1,890
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.7%
No Religion
45.4%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
705 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,677 (13.4%)
15-19 years
807 (6.4%)
20-24 years
679 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,185 (9.5%)
35-44 years
1,708 (13.6%)
45-54 years
1,737 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,453 (11.6%)
65-74 years
1,350 (10.8%)
75-84 years
875 (7.0%)
85+ years
358 (2.9%)

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