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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of Elizabeth North is around 3,734, reflecting an increase of 146 people since the 2021 Census. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS data releases up to June 2024. The population density in Feb 2026 was approximately 2,109 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed around 55% of the overall population gains during recent periods. Population projections for Elizabeth North are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. According to these projections, Elizabeth North is forecasted to increase its population by 773 persons to reach a total of 4,507 by 2041, reflecting a 20% increase over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Elizabeth North averaged around 15 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 75 homes were approved, with an additional 11 approved so far in FY26. This averages to about 1.6 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is around $269,000. In FY26, $204,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth North has significantly less development activity, 77.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

New developments consist of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, 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 309 people per dwelling approval, Elizabeth North exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate Elizabeth North will gain approximately 746 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Elizabeth North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct, Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, Playford Alive, and Tudor Vale Shopping Centre. The following list details those 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 has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 19.9% in the past year, with an estimated growth of 1.8%. As of September 2025, 16.0% unemployment is recorded, above Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Workforce participation is lower at 48.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Home work rate was low at 3.0%. Top industries are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, retail trade. Manufacturing employment is notably high at 1.9 times the regional average.

Professional & technical jobs comprise only 2.2% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, labour force by 0.3%, reducing unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide showed higher growth rates. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elizabeth North's employment mix suggests local growth should be 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Elizabeth North had a median income among taxpayers of $42,877 and an average income of $46,128. Both figures are lower than the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Elizabeth North would be approximately $46,650 and average income around $50,187 by that period. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Elizabeth North all fall within the 0th to 2nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that 33.5% of residents earn between $400 and $799 weekly (1,250 individuals), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 to $2,999 category is predominant at 31.8%. A significant proportion, 46.4%, earn below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.3% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 while 50.7% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This differs from Adelaide metro's figures which showed 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth North stood at 18.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 24.6% and rented dwellings making up 57.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $867, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent median stood 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, 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 the most prevalent (5.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Vocational credentials are common, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 6.2%, while certificates comprise 33.0%. Educational participation is high at 30.7%; 14.1% are in primary education, 6.5% in secondary, 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 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 642 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents typically situated 219 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, outward commuting is prevalent, with car being the primary mode at 88%, while bus accounts for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 3.0% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 91 trips daily, translating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is notably low at approximately 45% (~1,691 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 14.2% and 11.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 53.5% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents face substantial health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 16.4% (612 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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 was found to have above average cultural diversity, with 21.9% of its population born overseas and 12.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Elizabeth North is Christianity, comprising 34.8% of the population. However, Islam appears to be overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 3.2% versus 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (33.8%), Australian (27.8%), and Other (8.5%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal is significantly overrepresented at 5.0%, compared to 1.2% regionally. German is also slightly overrepresented at 4.8%, while Russian remains similar at 0.3%.

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

The median age in Elizabeth North is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth North has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (4.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.8% to 15.1%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 11.3% to 10.2%. By the year 2041, Elizabeth North's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 35%, adding 133 people and reaching a total of 514 residents from its current figure of 380. The 0-4 age group is forecast to grow at a more modest pace, with an increase of 7% adding only 16 residents to the population.