Moving to Elanora QLD 4221
What the official numbers say about living in Elanora — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $525 a week, against a median household income of $1,744 a week.
About 82% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Elanora grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,645 → 12,539 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Japanese, Portuguese, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Elanora scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest train station: Varsity Lakes, 6.6 km north-west.
Nearest railway halt: Kangaroo, 3.1 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Airport Transit Centre, 6.8 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Gold Coast Airport, 6.6 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 85 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 64 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 32 parks · 8 beaches — see them all on the Elanora profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Elanora State High School 550 m · Elanora State School 1.3 km · St Augustine's Parish Primary School 2.1 km · Palm Beach Currumbin State High School 2.2 km · St Andrews Lutheran College 2.3 km · Tallebudgera State School 2.4 km · Currumbin State School 2.5 km · Palm Beach State School 2.7 km
Groceries: Wholefood Pantry 1.3 km · Woolworths 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Hanaromart 1.5 km · Coles 1.5 km
Parks and reserves: Nollamara Park 1.2 km · Schusters Park 1.4 km · Galleon Park 1.4 km · Creekside Park 1.4 km · Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve 1.6 km · Elizabeth Sloper Gardens 1.8 km · Tahiti Park 1.9 km · Japonica Drive Parklands 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Elanora, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Pied Currawong · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Elanora, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elanora here | 12,539 | — | 7/10 | 34% |
| Currumbin Waters | 9,797 | — | 7/10 | 37% |
| Palm Beach | 16,349 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Currumbin | 3,278 | — | 9/10 | 43% |
| Tallebudgera | 3,826 | — | 9/10 | 52% |
| Burleigh Heads | 10,572 | — | 8/10 | 32% |
| Tugun | 7,175 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of McPherson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4221 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Elanora profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $525 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,645 people to 12,539. It sits about 85 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Varsity Lakes station is roughly 6.6 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is McPherson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Elanora vs Currumbin Waters · Elanora vs Palm Beach.
Nearby guides: Currumbin Waters · Palm Beach · Currumbin · Tallebudgera · Burleigh Heads · Tugun.
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