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Elizabeth Park

SA 5113 · Playford

4,428 (2021)4,518 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

56
Overall score

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

4,428
Population
$634K
Median house (2026)
25
Safety score
74
Transport score

Elizabeth Park is a moderate growth suburb in Playford, SA 5113, about 25km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $634K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 14km inland. Elizabeth Park has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 25/100.

25.3 km
To Adelaide CBD
13.9 km
To coast
$500/wk
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

4,428
Population
33
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,003
vs NSW median-45.8%
Median taxable income (individual)$46,278/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -22%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 5113 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher15.1%
Born in Australia65.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,275 / 0 / 281

Top countries of birth: England (5.89%), Afghanistan (4.36%), Philippines (1.24%), Pakistan (1.13%), Myanmar (1.04%)

Top languages: Nepali (2.19%), Arabic (0.81%), Spanish (0.65%), Khmer (0.47%), Russian (0.47%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$634K+12.3%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$500 / $530 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

25
Residential

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

29
Break & enter dwelling655/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
15
Motor vehicle theft339/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
1
Robbery23/100k
103
Non-domestic assault2,326/100k

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: 416 (all categories, latest year)9,395 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

24

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

77
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • St Thomas More SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 927
  • Elizabeth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 862

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Taparra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 926
  • Pinnacle College - Elizabeth East CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1049
  • Playford CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 940
  • Northern Adelaide Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 978
  • Edmund Rice Flexi SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 908
  • Elizabeth North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 907
  • Elizabeth East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 875
  • Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 904
  • St Patrick's Technical CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 998
  • Craigmore South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 922
  • Hope Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 977
  • Indie School Elizabeth CampusSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 946

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

74
31Bus
CBD commute (est.)88 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWomma Railway (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate10.8% · vs SA avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.4%
Retail Trade
12.0%
Construction
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Public Administration & Safety
7.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
20 in suburbCafes/Rest.
318 in suburbParks
154 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
161 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
111 in suburbGPs
80 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
1103 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (81/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLyell McEwin Hospital (4.4 km)
Nearest vet3.9 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (29.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

77

Plenty of options

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

16
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
110
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

59

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

31
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

48

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

39

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.45
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
60
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

7
Christian1 in suburb
2
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km9
In this suburb1

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 Growth
Annual growth rate0.50%
Projected population 20414,955
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Park

Is Elizabeth Park safe?

Elizabeth Park has a residential safety score of 25/100, 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 9,395 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Elizabeth Park?

In Elizabeth Park, the median house price is $634K. Median weekly house rent is $500.

How far is Elizabeth Park from Adelaide CBD?

Elizabeth Park is about 25.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 88 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Elizabeth Park?

Elizabeth Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 895 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Elizabeth Park?

Elizabeth Park has a transport score of 74/100 and 31 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.