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 ABS population updates and new addresses validated by Feb 2026, the estimated population of Elizabeth Park is around 4,602. This figure reflects an increase of 174 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,428. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,583 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of an additional 25 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is calculated at 1,878 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds 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 1.3%, outperforming Greater Adelaide's growth during this period. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains in recent periods for the suburb of Elizabeth Park.

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 weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends forecast a significant increase for the suburb of Elizabeth Park, with an expected expansion of 1,423 persons to reach a total of 6,025 by 2041. This reflects a projected increase of 30.1% in total over the 17-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 around 20 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 104 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about two people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions that have maintained stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes was around $281,000. This financial year, $512,000 in commercial development approvals were recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Adelaide, where Elizabeth Park has 74.0% less development activity per person. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. New developments consisted of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 314 people per dwelling approval, Elizabeth Park shows characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,384 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Elizabeth Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, Edinburgh Central Mixed Use Development, Elizabeth Vale Family Health and Wellbeing Hub, and Edinburgh North Retail Convenience Hub. The following list details those most likely to be 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 well-represented. The unemployment rate was 13.2% in September 2025, which is 9.3% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.8%.

Workforce participation in Elizabeth Park lags behind Greater Adelaide at 49.3%, compared to 66.4%. Only 4.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Manufacturing is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 1.8%, compared to 7.3% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force grew by 0.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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 this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2023 shows median taxpayer income in Elizabeth Park was $35,849. The average income stood at $39,094. This is lower than national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 for Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes in Elizabeth Park as of September 2025 would be approximately $39,004 and $42,534 respectively. The 2021 Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Elizabeth Park fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Incomes ranging from $800 to $1,499 accounted for 35.6% of the population (1,638 individuals), differing from surrounding regions where incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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). This compared to Adelaide metro's 71.2% houses and 28.8% 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, lower than Adelaide metro's $1,625 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Elizabeth Park was $255, significantly below Adelaide metro's $325 and 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity 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 also prominent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 7.0% while certificates make up 28.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.8% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing 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 connected by 14 different routes that collectively facilitate 877 weekly passenger trips. The park's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living within 180 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while buses account for 7%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 125 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and prevalence of chronic conditions are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 43% of the total population (~1,957 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 12.1 and 9.7% of residents respectively. However, 61.1% of residents report being completely clear of 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 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (658 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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's population showed high cultural diversity, with 29.0% born overseas and 23.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 33.4%. Islam had higher representation in Elizabeth Park compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 12.1% versus 3.0%.

In ancestry, English (29.4%) and Australian (26.6%) were the top groups, with 'Other' at 18.2%, notably higher than the regional average of 9.7%. Some ethnic groups had notable divergences: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 3.9% versus 1.2%, Maori at 0.6% versus 0.1%, and Samoan at 0.2% versus 0%.

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

Elizabeth Park has a median age of 32 years, which is 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 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 12.5% to 14.0%, while the population aged 45-54 has decreased from 10.5% to 9.3%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Elizabeth Park. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 50%, adding 216 residents to reach a total of 644.