Elizabeth Grove

Population growth drivers in Elizabeth Grove are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Elizabeth Grove's population is estimated at 2,747 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 216 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,531. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,720 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,129 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Elizabeth Grove's growth rate of 8.5% since census is comparable to the state average of 8.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in Elizabeth Grove (SA2), with an expected growth of 893 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 30.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Elizabeth Grove recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Elizabeth Grove has had approximately 7 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 35 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 10 approvals recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 4.2 new residents per year, indicating a significant gap between supply and demand, which can lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is around $282,000.

This financial year has seen $75.1 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth Grove has notably lower building activity, at 85.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction can reinforce demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's new development consists of 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining its traditional suburban character focused on family homes. There are approximately 333 people per dwelling approval in the location, suggesting room for growth.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Elizabeth Grove to gain around 832 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Elizabeth Grove has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects potentially impacting this region. Notable ones are Playford Health Hub, Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion, Lionsgate Business Park, and Barrow Crescent Reserve Upgrade. The following details these projects, focusing on those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Elizabeth Grove face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Elizabeth Grove has an evenly distributed workforce across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors being prominent. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 20.7%.

Over the past year, there was a 3.2% increase in employment, as reported by AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that date, 740 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 16.7%, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was also lower at 39.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries among Elizabeth Grove residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

The area has a notable specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share that is 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented, comprising only 2.1% of the workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Elizabeth Grove increased by 3.2%, while the labour force grew by 1.5%. This resulted in a decrease of 1.3 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight fall of 0.1 percentage points in its unemployment rate. Providing broader context, state-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows that South Australian employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, while the state's unemployment rate was at 4.0%. This compares favourably with the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, and South Australia's employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Elizabeth Grove. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Elizabeth Grove's employment mix suggests that local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 1.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Elizabeth Grove is below national average. Median income is $43,119 while average income stands at $47,284. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates are approximately $46,913 (median) and $51,445 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, incomes in Elizabeth Grove fall between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that 33.4% of residents earn $400 - 799 per week (917 individuals), differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant at 31.8%. The prevalence of lower-income residents indicates constrained household budgets across much of Elizabeth Grove. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 77.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 2nd percentile nationally.

Elizabeth Grove displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Elizabeth Grove's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, had 43.5% houses and 56.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth Grove stood at 18.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.4% and rented ones at 60.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,075, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Elizabeth Grove was $225, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Elizabeth Grove features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 57.0% of all households, including 19.9% couples with children, 16.5% couples without children, and 18.8% single parent families. Non-family households consist of the remaining 43.0%, with lone person households making up 40.0%, and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Elizabeth Grove faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 7.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (28.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.1% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Elizabeth Grove has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 18 different routes that collectively provide 863 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 123 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Elizabeth Grove is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Elizabeth Grove faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 46%, covering around 1,256 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues are the most prevalent condition, impacting 13.4% of residents, followed by arthritis affecting 10.4%. Conversely, 55.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Greater Adelaide. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.2%, with around 417 people falling into this category, compared to 13.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors generally align with the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Elizabeth Grove was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Elizabeth Grove's population showed high cultural diversity, with 30.2% born overseas and 23.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 39.1%. Islam was overrepresented at 6.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.5%), Australian (26.8%), and Other (18.3%), notably higher than regional averages. Russian (0.4%) and German (4.2%) were slightly overrepresented, while Australian Aboriginal was at 4.1% compared to the region's 3.0%.

Elizabeth Grove's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Elizabeth Grove is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth Grove has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 11.9% to 13.0%. Conversely, the population aged 45-54 has decreased from 11.4% to 10.6%. By the year 2041, Elizabeth Grove's age composition is projected to change significantly. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 50%, from 291 to 436 people.