Elizabeth South
SA 5112 · Playford
2,933 (2021) → 3,095 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elizabeth South is a stable suburb in Playford, SA 5112, about 21km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $628K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 10km inland. Elizabeth South has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.05%), Myanmar (2.18%), Afghanistan (1.4%), Philippines (1.16%), India (0.89%)
Top languages: Nepali (2.32%), Arabic (1.06%), Bengali (0.92%), Khmer (0.78%), Spanish (0.78%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 967 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 868
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary Magdalene's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 925
- Elizabeth Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 883
- Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 892
- Kaurna Plains SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 680
- Playford International CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 892
- Salisbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 918
- Salisbury Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 973
- Indie School ElizabethSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 929
- Indie School Salisbury CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Salisbury North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 891
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para CampusCombined · Government · 2.4km
- St Augustine's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 970
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 South
Is Elizabeth South safe?
Elizabeth South 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 22,230 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Elizabeth South?
In Elizabeth South, the median house price is $628K. Median weekly house rent is $480.
How far is Elizabeth South from Adelaide CBD?
Elizabeth South is about 21.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Elizabeth South?
Elizabeth South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 868 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elizabeth South?
Elizabeth South has a transport score of 64/100 and 24 bus stops.