Elizabeth West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.6k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Elizabeth West.
The postcode for Elizabeth West is 5113 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Elizabeth West (5113) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.
Elizabeth West has roughly 19,570 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 West 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth West's population at 19,570, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
19,570
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,570
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elizabeth West.
Local schools for Elizabeth West
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Government School Catchment
Swallowcliffe School P-6
John Hartley School B-6
Elizabeth North Primary School
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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 West.
- What is the Elizabeth West postcode?
- Elizabeth West is in the 5113 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Elizabeth West?
- Elizabeth West is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5113. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Elizabeth West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Elizabeth West?
- There are 20 schools serving Elizabeth West on this page, including Swallowcliffe School P-6, Compass Catholic Community, John Hartley School B-6.
- How walkable is Elizabeth West?
- Elizabeth West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth West?
- Elizabeth West is close to Davoren Park, Davoren Park South, Davoren Park North, Eyre, Elizabeth North.
- What is the population of Elizabeth West?
- The population of Elizabeth West is approximately 19,570 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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