Elizabeth North

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Elizabeth North is around 3,639, reflecting an increase of 51 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 1.4% rise from the previous population count of 3,588. The change was inferred from the resident population figure and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,055 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in June 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Considering these projections, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with Elizabeth North expected to increase by 755 persons to reach 4,394 by 2041. This projected growth reflects an overall increase of 19.4% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Elizabeth North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Elizabeth North has averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 77 homes were approved, with a further 21 approved so far in FY26. On average, only one person moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes being built is $269,000. In FY26, there have been $204,000 in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Adelaide, where Elizabeth North has significantly less development activity (76.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. The new development consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (49.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 270 people per dwelling approval, Elizabeth North shows characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate Elizabeth North will gain 704 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Elizabeth North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six major projects potentially impacting the region. Notable ones are Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, Playford Alive, and Tudor Vale Shopping Centre. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Elizabeth North's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 1,062 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 16.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Elizabeth North lags at 44.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census responses reveal that only 3.0% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing particularly stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ just 2.2% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.8% alongside a 1.1% employment decline in Elizabeth North, leading to a 0.5 percentage point fall in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, and a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Elizabeth North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

In AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Elizabeth North had a median taxpayer income of $42,877 and an average income of $46,128. These figures are lower than national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 in Greater Adelaide respectively. As of March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $47,238 (median) and $50,819 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Elizabeth North's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 0th and 2nd percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket in Elizabeth North comprises 33.5% of residents earning $400 - $799 weekly (1,219 residents), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 31.8%. Notably, 46.4% of households earn below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Elizabeth North, with only 78.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 2nd percentile nationally.

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

In Elizabeth North, as per the latest Census evaluation, 49.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 50.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differs from Adelaide metro's dwelling structure, which was 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth North stood at 18.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented ones at 57.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $867, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent in Elizabeth North was recorded at $240, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Elizabeth North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 55.0% of all households, including 16.4% couples with children, 14.5% couples without children, and 21.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 45.0%, with lone person households at 40.0% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 7.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificates (33.0%). Educational participation is high at 30.7%, with 14.1% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Elizabeth North has 16 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 7 routes collectively providing 642 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, typically living 219 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 88%, and 8% using buses. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average. Only 3.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 91 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per stop.

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

Elizabeth North faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 45% of the total population (~1,648 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 14.2 and 11.8% of residents respectively. However, 53.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. The working-age population experiences notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.8% of residents aged 65 and over (611 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Elizabeth North records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Elizabeth North's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 21.9% of its population born overseas and 12.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Elizabeth North as of 2021, comprising 34.8% of the population. However, Islam was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, with 3.2% versus 3.0%.

The top three represented ancestry groups were English (33.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 27.8%), Australian (27.8%, also higher than the regional average of 22.8%), and Other (8.5%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 1.2%. German ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 4.8% versus 5.1%, while Russian ancestry remained steady at 0.3%.

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

The median age in Elizabeth North is 36, which is slightly below Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth North has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.8%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 increased from 12.8% to 15.0%, while the percentage of those aged 45-54 decreased from 11.3% to 10.1%. By 2041, Elizabeth North is projected to experience significant changes in its age distribution, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 36%, adding 132 people and reaching a total of 500 from 367 previously. The 0-4 age group is projected to grow at a more modest rate of 8%, adding only 18 residents.