Eltham Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Eltham is a locality approximately 605 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Eltham is 2480, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Eltham has a population of 332 (155 males, 179 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Eltham is $1,978, with a median personal income of $873 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,058.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Italy (4), United States (4), and Other countries (4).
The employment rate in Eltham shows 175 people employed (87 full-time, 74 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (47), managers (37), and technicians & trades (17).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Eltham has an IRSAD score of 1074 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Eltham covers an area of 16.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 20 persons per km².
Statistically, Eltham sits within the Richmond Valley - Hinterland area, part of the broader Richmond - Tweed region. It falls under the Ballina local government area.
The federal electorate for Eltham is Richmond (Rural).
Eltham Details
| Postcode | 2480 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 332 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,978/week |
| Median Personal Income | $873/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,058 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Population Density | 20/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 110 |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -28.7624 |
| Longitude | 153.4095 |
| Distance from Sydney | 605 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Ballina |
| Federal Electorate | Richmond |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 54 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 63 (19.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 116 (34.9%) |
| 65+ years | 66 (19.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 28 (8.4%) |
| Arthritis | 11 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (3.3%) |
| Asthma | 8 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (1.5%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (0.9%) |
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 | 21 (19.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 42 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 43 (40.6%) |