Elizabeth South, SA 5112 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elizabeth South is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5112, home to 2,933 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Salisbury local government area and roughly 23 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,933
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $774 /week
- Median personal income
- $457 /week
- Median family income
- $959 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- 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
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Kaurna Plains School
- Playford International College
- Elizabeth South Primary School
- Elizabeth Grove Primary School
- St Mary Magdalene's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 69 bus stops
- Stop 61 Philip Hwy - South East side
- Stop 61 Philip Hwy - North West side
- Stop 62 Philip Hwy - North West side
- Stop 62 Philip Hwy - South East side
- Elizabeth Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 14 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 15 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 9 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), 24.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.9% of the 1,683 resolvable premises in Elizabeth South. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 9.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,547 across postcode 5112 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,301 theft, 915 violent offences, 691 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elizabeth South?
Elizabeth South (SA 5112) had 2,933 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Playford local government area.
What is the median rent in Elizabeth South?
The median advertised rent in Elizabeth South is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elizabeth South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Elizabeth South covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Kaurna Plains School (0.2 km), Playford International College (0.3 km), Elizabeth South Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elizabeth South?
Elizabeth South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elizabeth South?
Across postcode 5112, 3,547 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (1,301), violent (915), property damage (691). 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 South?
In Elizabeth South, 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 (24 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Elizabeth South?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elizabeth South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus 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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