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Elanora, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Elanora is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 12,059. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
12,059 Population 20/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,944 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,944 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$295,800 home value, $1,479/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,059
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,944
Per Capita$24,944
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$295,800
Rent$1,479
Ownership82.6%
Housing Units4,824

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population12,059
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-28.1358°, 153.4493°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,944
Median Age42.0 years

About Elanora

Elanora is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 12,059. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Elanora has a population of 12,059 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,059
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
604.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Elanora vs Australia Average

The median household income in Elanora is $24,944, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,944 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $480, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,146 business establishments.

Income: Elanora vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,944
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,944
Avg Weekly Wage$480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Elanora is $295,800, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,479 (27% above the national average of $1,163). 82.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,824 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$295,800
5% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,479
27% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.6%
Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units4,824

Property Tax

Climate in Elanora

Elanora has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1493 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.6° 182.5
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 21.1° / 28.7° 207.0
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.6° 174.7
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.8° 142.4
May 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.4° 103.5
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.3° 135.4
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 64.8
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.9° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13.5° / 23.9° 47.6
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.1° 113.7
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 18.3° / 26.7° 109.5
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.8° 154.8
Elanora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-28.1358°N, 153.4493°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
February 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.4 in

Elanora has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Elanora

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elanora State High School - - - -
St Andrews Lutheran College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Elanora

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
Bay 93.9 - MP3 128 kbps
rebel fm - AAC 64 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps
Vision Christian Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Elanora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gold Coast Motor Museum
Gold Coast War Museum
Gold Coast Wax Museum
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Minjungbal Resource Museum
Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum
Seafaring Museum
Surf World
Tweed Regional Museum
Tweed River Historical Museum

Libraries in Elanora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broadbeach Library0.0
Burleigh Heads Branch Library0.0
Burleigh Waters Branch Library0.0
Coolangatta Branch Library0.0
Elanora Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Library0.0
Kingscliff Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Murwillumbah Library0.0
Nerang Branch Library0.0
Palm Beach Library0.0
Robina Library0.0
Runaway Bay Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Tweed Heads Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Elanora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Carrara Markets
Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Currumbin Community Markets
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Fruit Shop
Fruit Shop
Kingscliff Market
Miami Marketta
Palm Beach Farmers' Market
The 4217
The 4217
The Village Markets
The Village Markets

Gas Stations in Elanora

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OOM Energy

Golf Courses in Elanora

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burleigh West Golf Driving Range
Cliff Douglas Tally Valley Golf Course

Breweries in Elanora

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Hops II
Black Hops II
Fortitude Brewing
Hound & Stag Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Elanora

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Airports Near Elanora

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Heck Field Airport-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Murwillumbah Airport-Small Airport
Nobbys Creek private Strip-Small Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Tyagarah Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Elanora

40 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Benowa Family Medical Centre
Brickworks Medical Clinic
Broadbeach Waters Medical Centre
Bundall Medical Centre
Chirn Park Family Practice
Chistine Cnr Medical Centre
Christine Avenue Medical Centre
Diamond Bridge Clinic
Eastbrooke Family Clinic
Eastbrooke Family Medical Centre
Evendale Practice
Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic
Gold Coast Medical Precinct - Varsity Lakes
Gold Coast Office Park
Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic and Surgicentre
Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic
Mana Healthcare
Medical On Miami
Mermaid Central Medical Clinic
Mermaid Plaza Medical and Cosmetics
Merridown Family Surgery
Miami Family Medical Centre
Miami Village Medical Practice
My Doctors Clinic Surfers Paradise
My Green Medical
Myhealth Medical Centre Benowa
Optimal Health Chiropractic
Optimal Health Clinic
Portia Millar
Primary Medical Centre
Robina Bulk Billing Medical Centre
Robina Family Medical
Robina Lakes Medical Centre
Robina Village Medical Centre
Southport Day Hospital
The Cardiac Center
Vitality Unleashed Psychology
Worongary Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elanora

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrews Lutheran Church - Little Chapel
St Andrews Lutheran Church - Worship Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elanora

What is the population of Elanora?

Elanora has a population of 12,059 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Elanora expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,944, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,800 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Elanora?

Elanora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

How is the job market in Elanora?

Elanora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $480. There are 1,146 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elanora?

The median home value in Elanora is $295,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,479. The homeownership rate is 82.6%.

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