Elderslie, NSW 2570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elderslie is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2570, home to 7,878 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,878
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,150 /week
- Median personal income
- $955 /week
- Median family income
- $2,452 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Singleton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Mawarra Public School
- Elderslie High School
- Elderslie Public School
- Spring Farm Public School
- Camden South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 51 bus stops
- Merino Dr Before Templeton Rd
- Templeton Rd Before Merino Dr
- Cashmere Dr Opp Lindsey Pl
- Cashmere Dr At Lindsey Pl
- Merino Dr At Southdown Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 84 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 40 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 52.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.0% of the 3,160 resolvable premises in Elderslie. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 57.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 41.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,600 across postcode 2570 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 555 violent offences, 320 theft, 221 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elderslie?
Elderslie (NSW 2570) had 7,878 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Singleton local government area.
What is the median rent in Elderslie?
The median advertised rent in Elderslie is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elderslie?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Elderslie covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mawarra Public School (0.4 km), Elderslie High School (0.7 km), Elderslie Public School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elderslie?
Elderslie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elderslie?
Across postcode 2570, 1,600 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (555), theft (320), property damage (221). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Elderslie?
In Elderslie, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (52 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Elderslie?
51 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elderslie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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