Median house price
$680k
+25% change
SA · Playford Council
Elizabeth South, 5112
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,112
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.9%
Median age
35
Median income
$774/wk
Employment rate
31.1%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$680,000
Languages at home
23.1%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Arabic, Khmer
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Elizabeth South is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Playford Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Getting around is straightforward, with buses tying neighbouring communities together.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment, plus schools and education compared with similar metro suburbs, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Elizabeth South snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$480/wk
Houses $480 · Units $205
Population (ERP)
3,112
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#66
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
94th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
9th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.3/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3527th in Australia
- State rank
- 366th in SA
- Peer rank
- #66 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #265 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $205
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $480
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 50
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $680,000
- Median price change
- +25.1%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,112(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +4.9% over 5 years · 59th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +4.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +20
- Change in 5 years
- +146
- Growth rank in SA
- 59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,250), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,933
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $774
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 1,258
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 31.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 475 / 661 / 7
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 652
- Against the person
- 164
- Against property
- 488
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 209.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 18 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 588
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental125
- Other Theft120
- Sct - Residence38
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury91
- Theft From Shop75
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 889
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 9th
School list
- Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 860 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 144 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary Magdalene's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 958 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 185 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Elizabeth Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 889 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 441 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 902 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Kaurna Plains SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 699 · 1th percentile · LBOTE 85% · 162 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Sir Thomas Playford Kindergarten5 Chivell StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 55 Oldham Rd - North side
- Stop 55A Philip Hwy - East side
- Stop 58 Philip Hwy - South East side
- Stop 60 Philip Hwy - South East side
- Stop OTR John Rice Ave - South East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
116 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 pubs · 1 places of worship · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 24 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 34/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.68
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.34
Food & drink(2)
- Navy ClubPub
- The Rose and CrownPub
100 Philip Highway
Shopping(1)
- Convenience store
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Park
- Sports field
Transport(31)
31 bus stops
Other(8)
- Happy Wash Elizabeth SouthCar wash
Lot 2 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth South
- Common (3)
- Elizabeth South Shopping CentreMall
- Parking (71)
- On The RunPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
180 Philip Highway
- Adelaide Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- Post Box
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Adelaide Presbyterian Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 284
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 91.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 42 proposals
August 2026
- 2 single storey group dwellings, carport to existing dwelling60 HARVEY RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Division of one allotment into 3 Community Title allotments.30 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Partial change in use of the land Warehouse for the storage and online sale of motor vehicles with associated office and amenities buildings, wash bay and booking facilities comprising dome structures, perimeter fencing, and the removal of Regulated and Significant TreesLOT 1003 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Construction of 4 semi-detached dwellings and 1 detached dwelling4 RIDLEY RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Construction of a 2 storey consulting rooms in the form of a medical Centre, seven (7) advertisement signs including one (1) free standing sign, car parking and landscaping and Tree Damaging Activity removing two (2) Significant trees and six (6) Regulated treesLOT 144 JOHN RICE AV ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Verandah38 RICHARDSON RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;UNIT 1 38 RICHARDSON RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;UNIT 2 38 RICHARDSON RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;UNIT 3 38 RICHARDSON RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;UNIT 4 38 RICHARDSON RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
July 2026
- Change of use from Warehouse to Indoor Recreation Facility (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training)UNIT 1 4 TRIMMER RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Verandah69 GOODMAN RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Construction of four (4) single-storey group dwellings with associated fencing and retaining walls, and tree-damaging activity involving the removal of two (2) regulated trees.15 PENFOLD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;17 PENFOLD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Construction of three (3) single storey row dwellings10 HILL ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Two Single Storey Detached Dwellings24 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining wall and fencing4 HILL ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Change of use from Service Trade Premises to Automotive Collision Repair, comprising additions and alterations to the existing building and installation of one (1) non - illuminated advertising signUNIT 1-9 183 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
June 2026
- Free standing illuminated signage.LOT 1003 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Four verandahs/shelters ancillary to a childcare centre.74 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling4 HILL ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- The commercial kitchen will be used to prepare and produce food items for Rolls On The Run Banh Mi (locate at shop 8/262 Curtis Road, Munno Para SA 5115) and its future branches. All food items will be prepared and hygienic packed at commercial kitchen (suite C) then storing in the walk-in freezer room located in suite D. Mode of transfer foods is using one refrigerated Ute to deliver food items to Rolls On The Run Banh Mi. Please note: We will build a new walk-in freezer room in suite D for froSHOP 1-31 100 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Two shade sails ancillary to a childcare centre.11 MANSTON ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;74 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- 2 Verandah's15 JEFFRIES RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Carport14 JEFFRIES RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Land Division 2 into 10 Community Title159 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;161 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2 Community Division)55 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Variation to DA 25032732 for changes to the approved signage, including additional signageLOT 1003 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- amendment to Form 1 Schedule of ESPs only116 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Construction of Two Single Storey Detached Dwellings and Tree damaging activity including the removal of two regulated trees and a significant tree.15 WHITFORD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
April 2026
- Retrospective tree damaging activity –removal of a regulated tree under Section 13674 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling11B WHITFORD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Storage shed and verandah6 KNOYLE ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Rear extension and renovation to include: - Large master suite and library - ensuite and walk in robe - reconfigured pantry and laundry129 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 3 Torrens title30 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Construction of four residential flat buildings comprising of 10 dwellings11 HANNAN ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;13 HANNAN ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Shed29 WHITFORD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation4 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
March 2026
- Three single-storey dwellings, fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust17 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- 5x group dwellings (1x two-storey and 4x single storey) with associated common driveway65 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Construction of ten x group dwellings and removal of a significant tree159 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;161 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
February 2026
- Variation to DA 25012843 - Increase in waste sorting activities up to 1,000 tonnes per annum20 WILEY ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Warehouse with associated ancillary offices22 WILEY ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Internal mezzanine for storage purposesUNIT 20 4 TRIMMER RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Freestanding canopy (outbuilding) between existing sheds6 BAYER RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- 4x Single storey detached dwellings (Terrace Arrangement) with associated Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of 2x Significant Trees)25 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Industry (Fabrication)7 WALSH ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- COMMUNITY TITLE LAND DIVISION 1 into 5 LOTS65 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement30 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
November 2025
- Replacing existing shed.16 WILEY ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
- Warehouse with ancillary offices, processing facility, vehicle workshop, two fuel stations, truck wash bay, and associated car parking, fences, signage, water tanks, landscaping and removal of 38 significant trees and 323 regulated trees100A JOHN RICE AV ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;180 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;55 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;LOT 61 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
- Three single storey dwellings.1 RIDLEY RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Jean Flynn Presbyterian Church106 Goodman Road ELIZABETH SOUTHState heritage
- General Motors Holden's Office Building180 Philip Highway ELIZABETH SOUTHLocal heritage
- Water Tower4 Kettering Road ELIZABETH SOUTHLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 30.5%Labor 69.5%
4.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Elizabeth SouthLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Elizabeth ValeLabor 67.2% · Coalition 32.8% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Elizabeth GroveLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Salisbury NorthLabor 70.6% · Coalition 29.4% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Salisbury ParkLabor 64.9% · Coalition 35.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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