Elizabeth South at a glance
Median house
$680,000
Median unit
$188,640
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,933
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Elizabeth South.
The postcode for Elizabeth South is 5112 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Elizabeth South is $680,000.
Elizabeth South (5112) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $680,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K.
Elizabeth South has roughly 2,933 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Elizabeth South 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 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth South's population at 2,933, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 63% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,933
Median age
35
Family households
56%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $680,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $188,640, roughly 72% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $136,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$680,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $188,640.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$205/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
$680,000
$188,640
2,933
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.67% (median rent $480/wk against a $680,000 price tag). Units yield 5.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 63% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.67%
Based on $680,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20265.65%
Based on $188,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202633%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
468
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.
0
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elizabeth South.
Local schools for Elizabeth South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Elizabeth South Primary School
Elizabeth Vale Primary School
Elizabeth Grove Primary School
© 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Elizabeth South?
- The median house price in Elizabeth South, SA 5112 is $680,000. The median unit price is $188,640.
- What is the Elizabeth South postcode?
- Elizabeth South is in the 5112 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Elizabeth South?
- Elizabeth South is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5112. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Elizabeth South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $205.
- What schools are in Elizabeth South?
- There are 20 schools serving Elizabeth South on this page, including St Mary Magdalene's School, Elizabeth South Primary School, Elizabeth Vale Primary School.
- How walkable is Elizabeth South?
- Elizabeth South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth South?
- Elizabeth South is close to Elizabeth Vale, Elizabeth Grove, Salisbury Park, Hillbank, Elizabeth East.
- What is the population of Elizabeth South?
- The population of Elizabeth South is approximately 2,933 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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