NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Elands, 2429
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- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Elands is a residential smaller community in Mid-Coast with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $642
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 104
- Median monthly mortgage
- $596
- Employment rate
- 32.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 8
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order42
- Breach Bail Conditions34
- Domestic Violence Related Assault53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property40
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 976
- Elands Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Colling Rd Opp 1497
- Colling Rd Opp 1594
- Elands Public School, Glenwarrin Rd
- Elands Shops, Glenwarrin Rd
- Rapids Rd At Doyles River Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
31 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool7 RYDAL ROAD LAKELANDS 2282Under Assessment
February 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development5 LINDALE WAY LAKELANDS 2282Determined
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Swimming pool30 COLTON CRESCENT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 BAMPTON CLOSE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 GOSFORTH GROVE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 THE CALLISTER LAKELANDS 2282Determined
January 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia89 AMBLESIDE CIRCUIT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision219 BEECH ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 COLTON CRESCENT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
2023· 3 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 GOSFORTH GROVE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of land219 BEECH ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 COLTON CRESCENT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
2022· 10 proposals
October 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs3 RYDAL ROAD LAKELANDS 2282Determined
September 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Other3 EMBLETON COURT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling410 GLENWARRIN ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
July 2022
- Other10 KIRKLAND CLOSE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
June 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees6 COLTON CRESCENT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
March 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces6B WHITEHAVEN DRIVE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development28 BUTTERMERE DRIVE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
February 2022
- Subdivision of land423 PADMANS ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling35 BROUGHTON WAY LAKELANDS 2282Determined
- Shed542 GLENWARRIN ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling410 GLENWARRIN ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development3865 BULGA ROAD ELANDS 2429Determined
September 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees10 WHITEHEAD COURT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
July 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs8 LONSDALE GROVE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
April 2021
- Retaining walls, protection of trees2 CALGARTH COURT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 BAMPTON CLOSE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
January 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs31 BRANTWOOD CLOSE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development12 COLTON CRESCENT LAKELANDS 2282Determined
2020· 1 proposal
November 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing12 BAMPTON CLOSE LAKELANDS 2282Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Little Plains HallHall
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Little Plains Hallamenitieshall
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime42
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime34
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime53
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime63
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime40
- Colling Rd Opp 1497transport
- Colling Rd Opp 1594transport
- Elands Public School, Glenwarrin Rdtransport
- Elands Shops, Glenwarrin Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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