NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Mount Elliot, 2250
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Mount Elliot is a hillside smaller community in Central Coast (NSW), with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 169
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 51
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,909
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 118.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
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
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
13 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure41 TOOMEYS ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 OLIVER ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Under Assessment
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 TOOMEYS ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
2024· 2 proposals
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport96 TOOMEYS ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 ATKINSON ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
2023· 2 proposals
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces21 OLIVER ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development59 TOOMEYS ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
2022· 1 proposal
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 Mount Elliot Place, Mount ElliotDetermined
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development31 DORIT CLOSE MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
May 2021
- Dwelling41 TOOMEYS ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
March 2021
- Shed22 MOUNT ELLIOT PLACE MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
2020· 2 proposals
October 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces31 DORIT CLOSE MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
August 2020
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed51 TAPLEY ROAD MOUNT ELLIOT 2250Determined
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
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Swimming pool (9)
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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
- Overlay applies
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
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- Breach Bail Conditionscrime922
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.