Elermore Vale
NSW 2287 • Rest of NSW
About Elermore Vale
Elermore Vale is a quiet, well-established residential suburb in the City of Newcastle local government area, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Newcastle's city centre in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. With a population of 6,057 and a median age of 42, the suburb has a predominantly Australian-born community with strong English, Scottish, and Irish heritage. The area is characterised by detached family homes set across gently elevated terrain, offering a relaxed and unhurried suburban lifestyle.
Elermore Vale is bordered by Maryland, Wallsend, and Fletcher, providing easy access to major shopping and services at Jesmond and Kotara. Local parks, schools, and sporting facilities support a strong community feel, and bus routes connect residents to Newcastle's CBD and broader Hunter region. Affordable housing, peaceful streets, and a well-established older demographic make Elermore Vale a comfortable and practical choice for families and retirees alike.
Elermore Vale falls under postcode 2287 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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256 Minmi Rd
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Glendore Public School ICSEA 10194955 6644 295 Maryland Drive
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Maryland Public School ICSEA 9964955 9430 John T Bell Drive
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Minmi Public School ICSEA 10184953 2768 Woodford St
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182-222 Lake Road
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Callaghan College Wallsend Campus ICSEA 952Macquarie St
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112 Lake Road
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Elermore Vale Public School ICSEA 9964955 9016 Jubilee Rd
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Plattsburg Public School ICSEA 9104955 9196 2 Ranclaud St
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Wentworth Street
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Wallsend Public School ICSEA 9654955 9415 26 Martindale Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Elermore Vale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Elermore Vale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Elermore Vale" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
118 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 107
- 2. India 86
- 3. North Macedonia 75
- 4. New Zealand 50
- 5. Philippines 42
- 6. China 41
- 7. Scotland 31
- 8. South Korea 30
- 9. Germany 26
- 10. South Africa 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)