Elands, NSW 2429 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elands is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2429, home to 178 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 254 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 60 years
- Median household income
- $642 /week
- Median personal income
- $469 /week
- Median family income
- $1,145 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $596
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Elands Public School
- Bobin Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Colling Rd Opp 1594
- Elands Company, Glenwarrin Rd
- Bulga Rd At Padmans Rd
- Colling Rd Opp 1497
- Bulga Soldiers Memorial Hall, Glenwarrin Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 80.0% of the 55 resolvable premises in Elands. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 20.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 80.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 364 across postcode 2429 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 141 violent offences, 59 property damage, 51 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elands?
Elands (NSW 2429) had 178 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 60. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Elands?
The median advertised rent in Elands is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elands?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Elands covering government sectors. Nearest include: Elands Public School (1.6 km), Bobin Public School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elands?
Elands is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (80% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elands?
Across postcode 2429, 364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (141), property damage (59), theft (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Elands?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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