Elizabeth, SA: suburb profile

The population of Elizabeth SA is 1,033 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elizabeth is $452 per week ($23,504 per year). Median rent in Elizabeth is $230 per week ($997 per month). Elizabeth has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Elizabeth has a population density of 538 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Elizabeth is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elizabeth is $1,083.

There were 580 recorded offences in Elizabeth in 2025-26, a rate of 561 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (325 offences).

Population
1,033
Census 2021
Median income
$452/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Elizabeth vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Elizabeth is $452 a week, 40% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 698th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $70 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 25.5% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureElizabethTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$452/wk$759/wk −40%$766/wk
Household income$902/wk$1,494/wk −40%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$300/wk −23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,534/mo −29%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.5%19.5% +6.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Elizabeth, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Elizabeth Population

1,033 residents at the 2021 Census.

Elizabeth Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$452/wk
$23,504 per year
Ranked 8,630 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Elizabeth Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $902/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 25.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Elizabeth against your income

About $3,909 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $672/wk
Rent share 25.5%

Elizabeth Schools

19
schools nearby
12
government
912
avg ICSEA score
7,609
total students
Pinnacle College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 993 students
1049
ICSEA
St Patrick's Technical College Catholic
Secondary · 10-12 · 260 students
998
ICSEA
Northern Adelaide Senior College Government
Secondary · U, 11-12 · 431 students
978
ICSEA
St Mary Magdalene's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 185 students
958
ICSEA
Indie School Elizabeth Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 322 students
946
ICSEA
Playford College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 670 students
940
ICSEA
St Thomas More School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 267 students
927
ICSEA
Taparra Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 131 students
926
ICSEA
Swallowcliffe School P-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 423 students
917
ICSEA
Edmund Rice Flexi School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 163 students
908
ICSEA
Elizabeth North Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 514 students
907
ICSEA
Elizabeth Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 420 students
904
ICSEA
Elizabeth Grove Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 249 students
902
ICSEA
Elizabeth Vale Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 441 students
889
ICSEA
Playford International College Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,322 students
881
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Elizabeth, with a map

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Elizabeth, South Australia: 34.7197°S, 138.6684°E

Elizabeth Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (19)

People in Elizabeth

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (541) Female 47.8% (495)

Population Density

538
people per km²
1,033 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,209
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.7%
Afghanistan
4.6%
Myanmar
2.5%
New Zealand
1.3%
Pakistan
1.1%
Vietnam
1.1%
Scotland
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
3.2%
Nepali
1.7%
Khmer
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Greek
0.7%
Croatian
0.5%
Bengali
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.0%
Australian
29.2%
Scottish
7.2%
Irish
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
4.2%
German
4.1%
Dutch
1.7%
Chinese
1.3%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Italian
1.0%
Croatian
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.0%
Islam
11.9%
Not stated
9.6%
Catholic
7.6%
Anglican
7.1%
Christian (other)
4.5%
Baptist
2.3%
Buddhism
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.6% 285
Separated
3.7% 31
Divorced
10.0% 85
Widowed
5.5% 47
Never married
47.2% 400

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.0%
Couple: no children
19.8%
One parent: children under 15
14.9%
Couple: no children under 15
14.6%
One parent: no children under 15
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
38.8%
2 persons
26.6%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
8.5%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Elizabeth

Housing Tenure

Of the 403 occupied private dwellings in Elizabeth at the 2021 Census, 52.9% were rented, 19.4% owned outright and 24.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
19.4% 78 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.1% 97 dwellings
Rented
52.9% 213 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.2%
2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
47.2%
4 bedrooms
13.8%
5 bedrooms
3.7%
6+ bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$450-$599/mo
5.3%
$600-$799/mo
9.6%
$800-$999/mo
18.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
24.1%
1 vehicle
40.3%
2 vehicles
25.4%
3 vehicles
6.4%
4+ vehicles
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Elizabeth

Employment

Employed full-time
20.4% 148 people
Employed part-time
14.4% 105 people
Unemployed
11.1% 81 people
Not in labour force
54.1% 393 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
15.6%
Professionals
14.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.0%
Managers
10.4%
Sales Workers
9.1%
Labourers
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.1%
$4,000+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
16.1%
$300-$399/wk
12.7%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
8.9%
Bus
7.4%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
2.6%
Walked only
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Bachelor Degree
15.3%
Certificate I/II
9.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.9%
Society & Culture
18.3%
Engineering
16.9%
Health
11.3%
Education
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.4%
Secondary: Government
17.3%
Vocational Education
15.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.3%
Pre-school
7.0%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.3%
Has need for assistance
10.2%
Need for assistance not stated
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
169
Asthma
59
Arthritis
52
Diabetes
36
Heart disease
26
Lung condition
26
Kidney disease
18
Stroke
14
Cancer
11
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 121
Did not provide
84.1% 639

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 100
Not a volunteer
86.9% 662

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.7% 28
Never served
96.3% 735

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.5%
1 child
9.9%
2 children
28.4%
3 children
15.6%
4 children
9.9%
5+ children
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
19
1961: 1970
46
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
14
2001: 2010
58
2011: 2015
67
2016
11
2017
10
2018
12
2019
6
2020
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
38.7%
moved in the last 5 years
21.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
807
Moved from SA
82
Moved: same area (SA2)
24
Moved from NT
6
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5: 14 hours
22.9%
15: 29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
40.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.3%
Step family: no other children
13.2%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Elizabeth Crime Statistics

580 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
325
Assault
128
Property Damage
60
Fraud
26
Break & Enter
23
Other Against Person
10
Robbery
8

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Elizabeth

The closest suburb to Elizabeth is Elizabeth East, 1.7 km away.

Elizabeth East
1.7 km away · income $481/wk · rent $225/wk
Elizabeth Grove
1.7 km away · income $453/wk · rent $225/wk
Elizabeth Park
1.9 km away · income $486/wk · rent $255/wk
Elizabeth North
2.2 km away · income $485/wk · rent $240/wk
Elizabeth South
2.5 km away · income $457/wk · rent $220/wk
Hillbank
2.6 km away · income $823/wk · rent $346/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabeth

What is the population of Elizabeth SA?

The population of Elizabeth SA is 1,033 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 538 people per km². Elizabeth is ranked #3,924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elizabeth?

The median personal income in Elizabeth SA is $452 per week, or $23,504 per year. The median household income is $902 per week. Family income is $1,209 per week. Elizabeth is ranked #8,630 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elizabeth?

Median rent in Elizabeth SA is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Elizabeth ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elizabeth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elizabeth SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Elizabeth?

The median age in Elizabeth SA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elizabeth a good suburb to live in?

Elizabeth is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,033. The median income is $452/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40397. All dollar figures in AUD.