Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113
City of PlayfordAll suburbs in postcode 5113
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Median house price
$670,500
+19.7% over the past year.
Median of 30 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Elizabeth Downs at a glance
- Median unit
- $154,800
- Weekly rent
- $510
- Houses · units $480
- Population
- 5,160
- Median age 34
Prices: Median of 30 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Elizabeth Downs
Houses change hands at $670,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (30 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $154,800, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+19.7%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +19.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $134,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Elizabeth Downs
Elizabeth Downs (5113) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $670,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +19.7% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Elizabeth Downs has roughly 5,160 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Elizabeth Downs scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 510 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Elizabeth Downs
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 80/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth Downs's population at 5,160, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 32%
- Owner occupied
- 54%
- Renter occupied
- 44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.96% (median rent $510/wk against a $670,500 price tag). Units yield 16.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +19.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.96%
- On the $670,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 16.12%
- On the $154,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +19.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
561 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 510 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Elizabeth Downs
- What is the median house price in Elizabeth Downs?
- The median house price in Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113 is $670,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 30 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $154,800. Annual growth is +19.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Elizabeth Downs?
- A useful starting point is the Elizabeth Downs median house price of $670,500 (units $154,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Elizabeth Downs a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Elizabeth Downs is 4.0%: the median weekly house rent is $510 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $670,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 19.7% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Elizabeth Downs is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Elizabeth Downs postcode?
- Elizabeth Downs is in the 5113 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Elizabeth Downs?
- Elizabeth Downs is a suburb in the City of Playford area, SA 5113.
- What is the average rent in Elizabeth Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Elizabeth Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Elizabeth Downs on this page, including Elizabeth Downs Primary School, Taparra Primary School, Craigmore High School.
- How walkable is Elizabeth Downs?
- Elizabeth Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth Downs?
- Elizabeth Downs is close to Craigmore, Smithfield, Smithfield West, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth Park.
- What is the population of Elizabeth Downs?
- The population of Elizabeth Downs is approximately 5,160 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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