SA · Playford Council
Elizabeth North, SA, 5113
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Elizabeth North is a smaller suburban community in the Playford area, home to around 3,588 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 515 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+27%), roughly 143.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $400, houses $500), median house prices near $667,500 (up 22% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 3,588
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $864
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 171 of 1,636
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 35.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 151 / 726 / 18
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 70
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $667,500
- Median price change
- +22.5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 515
- Against the person
- 150
- Against property
- 365
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 143.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 24 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 541
- Increase (daily rate)
- +27.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental109
- Other Theft74
- Sct - Residence47
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury76
- Theft From Motor Vehicle55
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 907
- Disability Unit Elizabeth North Primary School141 Woodford RoadSpecialist Facilities
- Elizabeth North Preschool141 Woodford RoadPreschools
- Elizabeth North Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 907
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Broadmeadows Railway Station
- Stop 68 Woodford Rd - East side
- Stop 69 Woodford Rd - East side
- Stop 71 Woodford Rd - South East side
- Womma Railway Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
220 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of three (3) x two-storey dwellings in terrace arrangement120 DAUNTSEY RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 3 Torrens Titles64 KNIGHTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Three Single Storey Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement20 WHITSBURY RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Termite Damage Building Repairs to Single-Storey Unit12 -19 ELY CT ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
May 2026
- Ancillary accommodation16 BREAMORE ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 7 2 TILSHEAD RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- 3 single Storey Dwellings and Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of Regulated Tree and impacts on Significant Tree)2 TIDWORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Three Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement64 KNIGHTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of a building51 OLD SARUM RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
April 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing hotel including: • Internal refurbishments • Expansion of outdoor dining areas • Increase in patronage from 170 to 370 • Extension and refurbishment of the existing drive-thru bottle shop • advertising, including illuminated signage.173 WOODFORD RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 3186 WOODFORD RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
March 2026
- 3x single storey row dwellings, and tree damaging activity incorporating the removal of 1x Significant tree (Palm tree)13 GRIMSTEAD ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Land division - (1 into 2 Community Title)178 WOODFORD RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Verandahs at rear of existing dwelling2 BROADMEADOWS RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Change in use from existing detached dwellings to Supported Accommodation51 BIRDBUSH ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113;62 BIRDBUSH ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113;LOT 1 BIRDBUSH ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling112 DAUNTSEY RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling.35 MINCHINGTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 3) undertaken in 2 stages35 MINCHINGTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Community Title division35 WHITEPARISH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Construction of Single storey dwelling2 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey dwellings and associated fence/retaining walls undertaken by South Australian Housing Trust37 SEDGEHILL RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23010528 - Amendments to approved childcare centre building encompassing internal layout changes, addition of outbuilding, service yard and rainwater tank and removal of the supported accommodation2 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113;4 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113;6 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113;8 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- construction of a single storey detached dwelling621 MAIN NORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- City of Playford Capital Works – Broadmeadows Amenities10 CASTERLEY RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary accommodation26 CHARFORD ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling663 MAIN NORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling663 MAIN NORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling in terrace arrangement with associated retaining walls and fencing663 MAIN NORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Creating 2 Additional Allotments (1 into 3)30 HOMINGTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
November 2025
- Dwelling Addition60 DONNINGTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling2 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113;4 LAVERSTOCK RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with verandahs26 HOMINGTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Carport to replace existing2A BROXMORE ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Replacing Verandah22 BRIXTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of an Outbuilding- 10m (L) X 6m (W)18 OLD SARUM RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Dwelling Demolition112 DAUNTSEY RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Free Standing Internally Illuminated Pylon Sign579 MAIN NORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and the removal of a regulated tree11 WHITSBURY RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
September 2025
- Conventional land division creating three (3) allotments from one (1) allotment and removal of two (2) regulated trees663 MAIN NORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Decision Made
- Single Storey Group Dwelling, Carport and removal of two regulated trees62 DONNINGTON RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
19 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 67 Woodford Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 68 Woodford Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 68 Woodford Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 69 Woodford Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 69 Woodford Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 69W Womma Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 69W Womma Road - South SideBus stop
- Stop 70 Woodford Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 70 Woodford Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 71 Woodford Road - North West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 35.1/100
- National rank
- 4168th in Australia
- State rank
- 425th in SA
- Peer rank
- #84 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #257 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime109
- Other Theftcrime74
- Sct - Residencecrime47
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime76
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime55
- 1 into 2 Community Title divisionplanning35 WHITEPARISH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- 3 single Storey Dwellings and Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of Regulated Tree and impacts on Significant Tree)planning2 TIDWORTH RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Lodged 11 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- 3x single storey row dwellings, and tree damaging activity incorporating the removal of 1x Significant tree (Palm tree)planning13 GRIMSTEAD ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing hotel including: • Internal refurbishments • Expansion of outdoor dining areas • Increase in patronage from 170 to 370 • Extension and refurbishment of the existing drive-thru bottle shop • advertising, including illuminated signage.planning173 WOODFORD RD ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Lodged 14 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodationplanning16 BREAMORE ST ELIZABETH NORTH SA 5113Lodged 18 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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