Elizabeth South

Elizabeth South has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Elizabeth South's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 3,130. This figure reflects an increase of 197 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,933. The change is inferred from AreaSearch estimates based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 879 persons per square kilometer. Elizabeth South's growth rate of 6.7% since the census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the state average (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 dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The Elizabeth South (SA2) is expected to expand by 1,014 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 31.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Elizabeth South when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Elizabeth South had around 12 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, about 62 homes were approved, with another 8 in FY-26. On average, 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these years.

New homes averaged $282,000 in construction cost. This year, $108.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth South has 77.0% lower building activity per person. The area's low-density nature is maintained, with 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% medium-high density housing approved recently, differing from the existing pattern of 42.0% detached homes.

Elizabeth South reflects a developing area with around 170 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 978 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Elizabeth South has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Playford Health Hub, Lionsgate Business Park, Northern Suburbs Primary School, and Lyell McEwin Hospital Expansion. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Elizabeth South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, strongly represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 24.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025780 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 20.8% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 39.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

However, education & training is under-represented, at 3.1% compared to Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. The area hosts more jobs than residents, attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, labour force by 0.9%, reducing unemployment by 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and a slight fall in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. National forecasts suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elizabeth South's current mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30th, 2023 shows Elizabeth South had a median taxpayer income of $43,500 and an average income of $47,701. These figures are lower than the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 for Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes in Elizabeth South as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,328 and $51,899 respectively. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Elizabeth South fall between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 34.3% of individuals (1,073 people) earn between $400 and $799, unlike regional trends where 31.8% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. Economic circumstances show widespread financial pressure with 51.5% of households having weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 76.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 2nd percentile nationally.

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

Elizabeth South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 41.6% houses and 58.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth South was at 16.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.8% and rented ones at 65.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $867, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $220, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Elizabeth South's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 55.9% of all households, including 16.8% couples with children, 13.1% couples without children, and 24.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 44.1%, with lone person households at 39.7% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 7.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (5.4%) and certificates (29.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.2% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

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

Elizabeth South has 24 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 unique routes that collectively facilitate 746 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 221 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 106 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Elizabeth South faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The private health cover rate is notably low at approximately 46% (~1,437 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, impacting 13.9% and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 57.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 63.4%. The area has a population of 3,128 people, with 13.7% (428 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

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

Elizabeth South's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.5% born overseas and 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Elizabeth South, comprising 35.0% of its population. However, Islam was significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 7.1% versus 4.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.6%), Australian (25.7%), and Other (16.6%), which was higher than the regional average of 11.1%. Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher in Elizabeth South at 5.0%, compared to 3.0% regionally. Vietnamese and Croatian populations were also slightly overrepresented at 0.7% and 0.5%, respectively.

Elizabeth South's population is younger than the national pattern

Elizabeth South has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth South has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (7.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 0-4 age group has increased from 6.5% to 7.6%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.2% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Elizabeth South's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 53%, adding 188 residents to reach a total of 545.