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SA · Playford Council

Elizabeth Downs, SA, 5113

Current weather

11.6°CModerate drizzle

79% humidity · 22.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.1° today · 14.9 mm rain

Desirability index

11.4/100

#295 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Elizabeth Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Playford area, home to around 5,160 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 683 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 132.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $550, houses $490), median house prices near $640,000 (up 12% recently), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
5,160
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$970
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
161 of 2,086
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Employment rate
37.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
211 / 388 / 36

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$550
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$490
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$490
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
95
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$640,000
Median price change
+11.6%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
683
Against the person
203
Against property
480
Rate per 1,000 residents
132.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 25 residents
State safety percentile
90.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
541
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental178
  • Other Theft91
  • Sct - Residence56
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury124
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv38

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5 (4 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
915
  • Disability Unit Taparra Primary SchoolMavros RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • Elizabeth Downs PreschoolHeard StreetPreschools
  • Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 904
  • Elizabeth Downs PS Intensive English Lang CentreHeard StreetSpecialist Facilities
  • Taparra Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 926

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

42 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 73 Midway Rd / Hamblynn Rd - North East side
  • Stop 74 Hamblynn Rd - South East side
  • Stop 74A Hamblynn Rd - East side
  • Stop 75 Hamblynn Rd - North East side
  • Stop 77 Hamblynn Rd - South East side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

301 planning-related records

2026· 62 proposals

  • June 2026

  • 4 Single Storey Dwellings (in terraced configuration) and Removal of Regulated Tree
    6 JOHNSTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113;8 JOHNSTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Three Single Storey Dwellings.
    18 KENTISH RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Supported Accommodation in the form of a Group Dwelling
    4 JOHNSTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Three single storey dwellings (in a terraced configuration, retaining walls/fencing and Tree Damaging Activity
    7 COLLINS ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Community Title land division. One allotment into two lots.
    10 BURDELL ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Two single-story detached dwellings and retaining/fencing
    23 DOUGLAS ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Three (3) Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement
    17 HALDANE ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Storage shed (outbuilding)
    39 DOCKETT RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing dwelling, proposed to be replaced with three detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated fencing and retaining sleepers and tree damaging activity
    5 STRATTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division 2 Additional Allotments (1 into 3) for Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement, incorporating Tree Damaging Activity including the Removal of 1x Regulated and 1x Significant Tree
    235 MIDWAY RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Carport and Tree Damaging Activity (removal of 1 Regulated tree)
    24 WASLEY ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Land Division - Torrens Title (1 into 2) allotments
    25 BARRINGTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    15 BARTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Two Single Storey Dwellings, retaining wall/fencing and Tree Damaging Activity
    26 ANDREWS RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    1B PARKINSON ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    11 ANDREWS RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    109 FORRESTALL RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    109 FORRESTALL RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    11 ANDREWS RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 3)
    1 CRISP RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Shed
    9 FORRESTALL RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Carport
    10 BURDELL ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Removal of 1 significant River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
    4 WALTER ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division Creating 1 Additional Allotment (1 into 2)
    23 STRATTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Land division creating two additional allotments (1 into 3) and removal of two regulated and one significant tree
    243 MIDWAY RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Carport
    58 STAKES CR ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation with associated car port
    18 STAKES CR ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Verandah attached to the building
    27A MIDLOW RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113;27B MIDLOW RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113;29A MIDLOW RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113;29B MIDLOW RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Freestanding garage
    23 ANDREWS RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25037501 - enclosure of verandah to create boundary wall
    40 STAKES CR ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • shed, colourbond classic cream, 38.44m2
    23 FORTRESS ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    51 MCKENZIE RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Three Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a terrace arrangement and removal of three regulated and one significant tree
    13 DOCKETT RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division Creating 2 Additional Allotments (1 into 3) (Land Use on App ID 26006791)
    39 STRATTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Shed
    23 ANDREWS RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Outback Verandah
    16 JUSTINIAN ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    21 TURNBULL RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling (allotment 6 )
    51 MCKENZIE RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Four single-storey group dwellings and fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    9 MIDLOW RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
  • Land division 1 into 2 Torrens Title
    4 WASLEY ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Under Assessment
2025· 72 proposals

72 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 62 proposals

62 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 38 proposals

38 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 42 proposals

42 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 24 proposals

24 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Stop 70 Yorktown Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 71 Yorktown Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 72 Midway Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 72 Midway Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 72 Yorktown Road - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 73 Midway Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 73 Midway Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 73 Midway Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 73 Midway Road - South West sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Desirability index

Desirability score
11.4/100
Cohort rank
#295 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 4 Single Storey Dwellings (in terraced configuration) and Removal of Regulated Treeplanning6 JOHNSTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113;8 JOHNSTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodation with associated car portplanning18 STAKES CR ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning10 BURDELL ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning58 STAKES CR ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 11 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community Title land division. One allotment into two lots.planning10 BURDELL ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 20 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwellingplanning109 FORRESTALL RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwellingplanning109 FORRESTALL RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Carport and Tree Damaging Activity (removal of 1 Regulated tree)planning24 WASLEY ST ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Demolition of existing dwelling, proposed to be replaced with three detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated fencing and retaining sleepers and tree damaging activityplanning5 STRATTON RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Four single-storey group dwellings and fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trustplanning9 MIDLOW RD ELIZABETH DOWNS SA 5113Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment

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