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Ellerston Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ellerston Compares
Ellerston vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ellerston | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,446 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $4,250 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ellerston is a locality 231 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2337. It falls within the Mid North Coast region. The local government area is Upper Hunter Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Ellerston has a population of 123 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,446, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 10 (8.1% of residents).
Housing in Ellerston includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $4,250, 52 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Rental properties account for 52.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ellerston scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Ellerston is served by Ellerston Public School.
Ellerston is part of the Taree - Gloucester statistical area in New South Wales.
Ellerston Details
| Postcode | 2337 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 123 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,446/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $991/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $4,250 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 290.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (8.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.7948372 |
| Longitude | 151.3490918 |
| Distance from Sydney | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Taree - Gloucester |
| Local Government | Upper Hunter Shire |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (8.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (17.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 42 (34.1%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (11.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (5.7%) |
| Asthma | 6 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (40.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (32.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (26.5%) |
Schools in Ellerston
Suburbs Near Ellerston
Same Postcode (2337)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.