Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elizabeth Downs is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5113, home to 5,160 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Playford local government area and roughly 26 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,160
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $970 /week
- Median personal income
- $494 /week
- Median family income
- $1,157 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Playford
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $953
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Elizabeth North Primary School
- Playford College
- South Downs Primary School
- Swallowcliffe School P-7
- Northern Adelaide Senior College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 77 bus stops
- Stop 69 Woodford Rd - West side
- Stop 70 Woodford Rd - North West side
- Stop 69 Woodford Rd - East side
- Stop 70 Woodford Rd - South East side
- Womma Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 26.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.3% of the 2,440 resolvable premises in Elizabeth Downs. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 47.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,653 across postcode 5113 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 806 theft, 682 violent offences, 596 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elizabeth Downs?
Elizabeth Downs (SA 5113) had 5,160 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Playford local government area.
What is the median rent in Elizabeth Downs?
The median advertised rent in Elizabeth Downs is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elizabeth Downs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Elizabeth Downs covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Elizabeth North Primary School (0.1 km), Playford College (0.9 km), South Downs Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elizabeth Downs?
Elizabeth Downs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elizabeth Downs?
Across postcode 5113, 2,653 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (806), violent (682), property damage (596). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Elizabeth Downs?
In Elizabeth Downs, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (26.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Elizabeth Downs?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elizabeth Downs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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