Elizabeth Vale at a glance
Median house
$698,000
+5.8% year on year
Median unit
$188,640
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,331
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Elizabeth Vale.
The postcode for Elizabeth Vale is 5112 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Elizabeth Vale is $698,000.
Elizabeth Vale (5112) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $698,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +5.8% over the past year, in line with the South Australia average (5%).
Elizabeth Vale has roughly 4,331 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 Vale 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, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth Vale's population at 4,331, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,331
Median age
36
Family households
57%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $698,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $188,640, roughly 73% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.8%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$698,000
+5.8% over the past year. Median unit price $188,640.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$698,000
+5.8% annual growth
$188,640
4,331
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.65% (median rent $490/wk against a $698,000 price tag). Units yield 12.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% 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 +5.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.65%
Based on $698,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202612.40%
Based on $188,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+5.8%
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 202644%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +5.8%/yr
2021
$527K
5-year change
+33%
2026
$698K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
402
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 Vale.
Local schools for Elizabeth Vale
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Government School Catchment
Elizabeth Vale Primary School
Salisbury Park Primary School
Salisbury Heights 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 Vale.
- What is the median house price in Elizabeth Vale?
- The median house price in Elizabeth Vale, SA 5112 is $698,000. The median unit price is $188,640. Annual growth is +5.8%.
- What is the Elizabeth Vale postcode?
- Elizabeth Vale is in the 5112 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Elizabeth Vale?
- Elizabeth Vale 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 Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Elizabeth Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Elizabeth Vale on this page, including Elizabeth Vale Primary School, Salisbury Park Primary School, Salisbury Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is Elizabeth Vale?
- Elizabeth Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth Vale?
- Elizabeth Vale is close to Hillbank, Salisbury Park, Elizabeth Grove, Elizabeth South, Salisbury Heights.
- What is the population of Elizabeth Vale?
- The population of Elizabeth Vale is approximately 4,331 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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