Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As per AreaSearch's analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Elizabeth Park as of May 2026 is around 4,598. This figure represents an increase of 170 people (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,428. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 4,582 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 24 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,876 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Elizabeth Park has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outperforming the SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving population growth in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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 by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Elizabeth Park expected to expand by 1,363 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 29.3% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Elizabeth Park averaged approximately 20 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 100 homes were approved, with an additional 28 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built, on average, has resulted in three new residents over these five years, suggesting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $281,000. This financial year, there have been $512,000 in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential growth. When contrasted with Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth Park has significantly less development activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

New development consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 366 people per dwelling approval, Elizabeth Park demonstrates a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Elizabeth Park will gain approximately 1,347 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Elizabeth Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, Edinburgh Central Mixed Use Development, WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub, and Edinburgh North Retail Convenience Hub. The following list provides details on those most relevant.

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

Elizabeth Park has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate in December 2025 was 13.3%. Employment growth over the past year stood at 1.0%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In December 2025, 1,494 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 9.5% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 49.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, only 4.5% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing had a particularly high share of employment, being 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services had limited presence with just 1.8% employment compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, while labour force grew by 0.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%, labour force expand by 3.9%, and unemployment decrease by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide further insight into potential future demand within Elizabeth Park. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across different industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Elizabeth Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though it is important to note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Elizabeth Park had a median taxpayer income of $35,849 and an average income of $39,094. These figures are lower than the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively in Greater Adelaide. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $39,495 (median) and $43,070 (average). The 2021 Census indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Elizabeth Park fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. In this suburb, 35.6% of individuals have incomes ranging from $800 to $1,499, unlike the surrounding region where incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Elizabeth Park, with only 79.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Elizabeth Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Elizabeth Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.9% houses and 18.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth Park stood at 19.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented ones at 47.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Elizabeth Park was $255, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Elizabeth Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Elizabeth Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.1% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 22.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.9%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 8.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 6.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (28.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.8% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

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

Elizabeth Park has 31 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are served by 14 different routes, offering a total of 877 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent, with residents typically living 180 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant transport mode at 90%, while buses account for 7%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 125 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Elizabeth Park faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Several health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 43% of the total population (around 1,955 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 12.1% of residents and asthma impacting 9.7%. Conversely, 61.1% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than the 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (657 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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

Elizabeth Park was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.0% of its population born overseas and 23.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Elizabeth Park is Christianity, comprising 33.4% of the population. Notably, Islam is overrepresented, making up 12.1%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.4%), Australian (26.6%), and Other (18.2%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 9.7%. Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 1.2%, Maori at 0.6% (regional average 0.1%), and Samoan at 0.2% (regional average 0.0%).

Elizabeth Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Elizabeth Park's median age is 32 years, which is considerably lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 12.5% to 14.2%, while the 5-14 age group increased from 15.4% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 10.5% to 9.4%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Elizabeth Park, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 49%, adding 212 residents to reach a total of 645.