Elizabeth South

Elizabeth South lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Elizabeth South's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 139,426. This reflects an increase of 9,312 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 130,114. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,150 residents in Jun 2024, based on ABS ERP data release, and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 39,164 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb among the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth of 7.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.1%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration playing minimal roles.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in Jun 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period 2025 to 2041, with the suburb expected to expand by 15,004 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 20.0% in total population over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Elizabeth South was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Elizabeth South saw approximately 449 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 2,245 homes were approved, with an additional 166 approved in FY-26. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 4.1 people moving to the area annually during this period.

This significant demand outstripping new supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value for new homes was $704,000, indicating developers targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $677.8 million, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth South has notably lower building activity, at 64.0% below the regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. New developments consist of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 128.0% houses.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Elizabeth South has around 322 people per approval, indicating a mature market. With stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Elizabeth South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Elizabeth South places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Elizabeth South has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the national average.

In the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.1%. As of June 2025, 41,294 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 131.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

Health care & social assistance employs 2.1 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.2% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 1.3%. There are 1.5 workers for every resident, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12 months prior to this data, employment increased by 3.1% alongside a labour force increase of 3.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Elizabeth South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Elizabeth South had a median income among taxpayers of $105,964. The average income stood at $129,006. This places Elizabeth South in the top percentile nationally, compared to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median income would be approximately $119,559 as of September 2025. Average income is estimated to reach around $145,557 by the same period. Census data indicates individual earnings stand out at the 106th percentile nationally with a weekly income of $1,606. Income brackets show that 63.8% of locals (88,953 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is also prevalent in the metropolitan region at 31.8%. The area has a diverse economic landscape with both lower-income residents (50.2%) and affluent households (40.8%) well-represented. After housing costs, residents retain 169.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 11th decile.

Elizabeth South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Elizabeth South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 127.8% houses and 72.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Adelaide metro's 83.7% houses and 16.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Elizabeth South was 61.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.2% and rented ones at 75.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,490, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Elizabeth South was $620, compared to Adelaide metro's $265. Nationally, Elizabeth South's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,490 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $620 compared to the national figure of $375.

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Elizabeth South demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Elizabeth South has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 70.8% holding university qualifications. This is significantly higher than the broader SA3 area's 10.2% and the SA4 region's 19.8%. The most common university qualification in Elizabeth South is bachelor degrees, held by 47.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.2%, and graduate diplomas at 6.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 57.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (20.8%) and certificates (36.4%).

Educational participation is high in the area, with 55.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.8% in tertiary education, 15.8% in primary education, and 11.4% pursuing secondary education. Elizabeth South Primary School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 160 students as of a certain date. The area's educational conditions are varied, with an ICSEA score of 876. There is one school focused exclusively on primary education in the area, while secondary options are available in surrounding regions. Elizabeth South functions as an education hub, offering 27.6 school places per 100 residents, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 17.0. This attracts students from neighboring communities.

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

Elizabeth South has 754 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 176 different routes that together facilitate 15,802 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically living within a distance of 360 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 2,257 trips daily across all routes, which amounts to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Elizabeth South's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Elizabeth South shows excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. The private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 104%, compared to 47.2% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 15.4% and arthritis impacts 14.8% of residents, while 141.8% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.4% in Greater Adelaide.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 35.1%, or 48,966 people, compared to 13.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite their overall strength.

Elizabeth South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Elizabeth South has a population that is culturally diverse, with 64.8% born overseas and 62.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Elizabeth South is Christianity, accounting for 92.2% of the population. However, there's an overrepresentation in Other religions, which comprises 6.2%, compared to 1.3% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (44.2%), Australian (40.0%), and Other (24.6%). These percentages are substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 31.8%, 27.2%, and 11.1%. Notably, Greek (12.2%) and Italian (13.4%) groups are overrepresented in Elizabeth South compared to the regional averages of 0.7% and 3.1% respectively. The Serbian group is also slightly overrepresented at 1.0% versus the regional average of 0.2%.

Elizabeth South hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Elizabeth South's median age is 75 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and considerably older than Australia's national norm of 38 years. The age cohorts in Elizabeth South broadly mirror those found throughout Greater Adelaide. Notably, the concentration of individuals aged 25 to 34 years is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present day, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 35.6% to 37.9%, while those aged 35 to 44 have risen from 28.0% to 29.2%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 45 to 54 has declined from 24.0% to 22.4%, and those aged 55 to 64 have decreased from 22.4% to 21.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Elizabeth South's age structure. Notably, the population of individuals aged 85 years and above is expected to grow by approximately -59%, adding around -5,513 people, reaching a total of 3,884 from the current figure of 9,397. Conversely, both the 85+ and 75 to 84 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.