Elizabeth Grove
SA 5112 · Playford
2,531 (2021) → 2,670 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elizabeth Grove is a stable suburb in Playford, SA 5112, about 22km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $620K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 12km inland. Elizabeth Grove has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.08%), Nepal (2.17%), Afghanistan (1.82%), Myanmar (1.46%), Philippines (1.11%)
Top languages: Nepali (4.78%), Arabic (1.3%), Persian ED (0.91%), Italian (0.59%), Tagalog (0.51%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary Magdalene's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 925
- Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 892
Nearby (within 10km)
- Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 868
- Elizabeth Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 883
- Kaurna Plains SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 680
- Playford International CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 892
- Elizabeth East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 887
- Indie School ElizabethSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 929
- Pinnacle College - Elizabeth East CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1054
- Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 920
- St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 918
- Edmund Rice Flexi SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 928
- Salisbury Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 973
- Salisbury Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 985
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Grove
Is Elizabeth Grove safe?
Elizabeth Grove has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 11,774 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Elizabeth Grove?
In Elizabeth Grove, the median house price is $620K. Median weekly house rent is $500.
How far is Elizabeth Grove from Adelaide CBD?
Elizabeth Grove is about 22.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Elizabeth Grove?
Elizabeth Grove has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 909 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elizabeth Grove?
Elizabeth Grove has a transport score of 77/100 and 18 bus stops.