Elermore Vale
NSW 2287 · Newcastle
6,057 (2021) → 6,321 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elermore Vale is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 114km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Elermore Vale has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 51/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2287 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.77%), India (1.42%), North Macedonia (1.24%), New Zealand (0.83%), Philippines (0.69%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.68%), Mandarin (0.88%), Korean (0.64%), Arabic (0.59%), Punjabi (0.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1015 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1083
- Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 996
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 949
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1072
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1110
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 956
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 965
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 946
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1036
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1076
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1014
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 910
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 952
- St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1071
- Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1000
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Elermore Vale
Is Elermore Vale safe?
Elermore Vale has a residential safety score of 51/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,425 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Elermore Vale?
In Elermore Vale, the median house price is $1.00M and the median unit price is $705K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Elermore Vale from Sydney CBD?
Elermore Vale is about 114.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Elermore Vale?
Elermore Vale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elermore Vale?
Elermore Vale has a transport score of 64/100 and 77 bus stops.