SA · 5670

Elliston

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Elliston, SA 5670.

Elliston, SA 5670

About Elliston

Welcome to Elliston

Elliston is a small coastal town in the Australian state of South Australia on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula, 169 km northwest of Port Lincoln and 641 km west of Adelaide. The township is located on Waterloo Bay. At the 2021 census, Elliston had a population of 333.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Elliston, SA 5670.

Population

375

residents (2021)

Median age

45

years

Household income

$1,166

median, per week

Median rent

$200

per week

Median mortgage

$1,083

per month

Mortgage / income

21%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Elliston

Government school catchment

Elliston Area School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Elliston

$170k

27 Esplanade

house2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Elliston suburb FAQ

Is Elliston a good place to live?

Elliston is a small coastal town in the Australian state of South Australia on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula, 169 km northwest of Port Lincoln and 641 km west of Adelaide. Elliston is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 375 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Elliston?

Elliston has a population of 375 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 45.

What schools are in Elliston?

There is 1 school in or near Elliston, including Elliston Area School.