City of Salisbury
Elizabeth
Elizabeth at a glance
Median house
$817,500
+24.8% year on year
Median unit
$188,640
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
1,033
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Elizabeth.
Elizabeth (5112) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $817,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +24.8% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Elizabeth has roughly 1,033 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Elizabeth scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth's population at 1,033, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,033
Median age
38
Family households
56%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $817,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $188,640, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+24.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +24.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$817,500
+24.8% over the past year. Median unit price $188,640.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$817,500
+24.8% annual growth
$188,640
1,033
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.50% (median rent $550/wk against a $817,500 price tag). Units yield 10.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% 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 +24.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.50%
Based on $817,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 202610.89%
Based on $188,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+24.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +24.8%/yr
2021
$270K
5-year change
+203%
2026
$818K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
580
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
42
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elizabeth.
Local schools for Elizabeth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Elizabeth East Primary School
Northern Adelaide Senior College
Playford International College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Elizabeth.
- What is the median house price in Elizabeth?
- The median house price in Elizabeth, SA 5112 is $817,500. The median unit price is $188,640. Annual growth is +24.8%.
- What is the Elizabeth postcode?
- Elizabeth is in the 5112 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Elizabeth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Elizabeth?
- There are 20 schools serving Elizabeth on this page, including Pinnacle College, Indie School Elizabeth, Elizabeth East Primary School.
- How walkable is Elizabeth?
- Elizabeth has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth?
- Elizabeth is close to Elizabeth East, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth West Dc, Elizabeth Grove, Edinburgh North.
- What is the population of Elizabeth?
- Elizabeth has approximately 1,033 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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