SuburbCheck

Elizabeth East

SA 5112 · Playford

4,607 (2021) → 4,700 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

53
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,607
Population
$658K
Median house (2026)
12
Safety score
70
Transport score

Elizabeth East is a moderate growth suburb in Playford, SA 5112, about 24km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $658K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 13km inland. Elizabeth East has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 12/100.

23.7 km
To Adelaide CBD
13.1 km
To coast
$520/wk
Median rent (house)
1.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,607
Population
38
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$904
vs NSW median-51.1%
Bachelor degree or higher13.3%
Born in Australia62.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,131 / 0 / 580

Top countries of birth: England (7.73%), Afghanistan (3.15%), Philippines (1.41%), Pakistan (1.37%), Scotland (1.17%)

Top languages: Arabic (1.65%), Nepali (0.93%), Vietnamese (0.87%), Bengali (0.54%), Mandarin (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$658K+12.7%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$520 / $305 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

12
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

40
Break & enter dwelling868/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
17
Motor vehicle theft369/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
4
Robbery87/100k
151
Non-domestic assault3,278/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 516 (all categories, latest year)11,200 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

49

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

84
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Pinnacle College - Elizabeth East CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1054
  • Elizabeth East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 887

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 892
  • St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 918
  • Indie School ElizabethSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 929
  • Playford International CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 892
  • Elizabeth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 895
  • Kaurna Plains SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 680
  • Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 920
  • St Mary Magdalene's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 925
  • Edmund Rice Flexi SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 928
  • Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 868
  • Playford CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 927
  • South Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 919

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

70
23Bus
CBD commute (est.)83 min (bus)
Nearest train stationElizabeth Railway (1.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
162 in suburbParks
101 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
111 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
10429 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLyell McEwin Hospital (2.9 km)
Nearest vet3.7 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (28.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

73

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
104
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

35

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

16
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

46

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

49

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.65
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

12

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.43

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.50%
Projected population 20415,155
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Hillbank$815K61transportElizabeth$818K92transportElizabeth Park$671K74transportElizabeth Grove$690K77transportElizabeth North$668K86transportElizabeth Vale$698K64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth East

Is Elizabeth East safe?

Elizabeth East has a residential safety score of 12/100, 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 11,200 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Elizabeth East?

In Elizabeth East, the median house price is $658K. Median weekly house rent is $520.

How far is Elizabeth East from Adelaide CBD?

Elizabeth East is about 23.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 83 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Elizabeth East?

Elizabeth East has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Elizabeth East?

Elizabeth East has a transport score of 70/100 and 23 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.