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SA · Playford Council

Elizabeth South, 5112

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Updated

Desirability score

36.1/100
Below average

405th in SA

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Top transport
  • Growing
  • Affordable
  • Schools
  • Shops
What Elizabeth South is known for: Top transport, Growing, Affordable, Schools, Shops

Suburb profile

Elizabeth South is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Playford with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.

Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,933
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$774
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
110 of 1,258
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
31.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
109 / 661 / 7

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)
$205
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
50
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$680,000
Median price change
+25.1%

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)
652
Against the person
164
Against property
488
Rate per 1,000 residents
222.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 18 residents
State safety percentile
95.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
588
Decrease (daily rate)
-8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental125
  • Other Theft120
  • Sct - Residence38
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury91
  • Theft From Shop75

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
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
860
  • Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 860
  • Sir Thomas Playford Kindergarten5 Chivell StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

24 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 55 Oldham Rd - North side
  • Stop 55A Philip Hwy - East side
  • Stop 58 Philip Hwy - South East side
  • Stop 60 Philip Hwy - South East side
  • Stop OTR John Rice Ave - South East side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

235 planning-related records

2026· 29 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Free standing illuminated signage.
    LOT 1003 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Four verandahs/shelters ancillary to a childcare centre.
    74 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    4 HILL ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • The commercial kitchen will be used to prepare and produce food items for Rolls On The Run Banh Mi (locate at shop 8/262 Curtis Road, Munno Para SA 5115) and its future branches. All food items will be prepared and hygienic packed at commercial kitchen (suite C) then storing in the walk-in freezer room located in suite D. Mode of transfer foods is using one refrigerated Ute to deliver food items to Rolls On The Run Banh Mi. Please note: We will build a new walk-in freezer room in suite D for fro
    SHOP 1-31 100 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Two shade sails ancillary to a childcare centre.
    11 MANSTON ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;74 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • 2 Verandah's
    15 JEFFRIES RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Carport
    14 JEFFRIES RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Land Division 2 into 10 Torrens Title
    159 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;161 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Land Division (1 into 2 Community Division)
    55 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 25032732 for changes to the approved signage, including additional signage
    LOT 1003 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • amendment to Form 1 Schedule of ESPs only
    116 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Construction of Two Single Storey Detached Dwellings and Tree damaging activity including the removal of two regulated trees and a significant tree.
    15 WHITFORD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Retrospective tree damaging activity –removal of a regulated tree under Section 136
    74 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    11B WHITFORD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Storage shed and verandah
    6 KNOYLE ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Rear extension and renovation to include: - Large master suite and library - ensuite and walk in robe - reconfigured pantry and laundry
    129 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Land Division 1 into 3 Torrens title
    30 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Construction of four residential flat buildings comprising of 10 dwellings
    11 HANNAN ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;13 HANNAN ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Shed
    29 WHITFORD RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    4 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Three single-storey dwellings, fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    17 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • 5x group dwellings (1x two-storey and 4x single storey) with associated common driveway
    65 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Construction of ten x group dwellings and removal of a significant tree
    159 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;161 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Variation to DA 25012843 - Increase in waste sorting activities up to 1,000 tonnes per annum
    20 WILEY ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Warehouse with associated ancillary offices
    22 WILEY ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Internal mezzanine for storage purposes
    UNIT 20 4 TRIMMER RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Freestanding canopy (outbuilding) between existing sheds
    6 BAYER RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Variation to Existing Authorisation (Devt ID 24042652) - Construct a single storey child care centre with associated outdoor play areas, fencing, landscaping and on-site car parking, and the removal of two (2) Regulated Trees and two (2) Significant Trees - variations to existing architectural form and design of the building and external signage.
    LOT 144 JOHN RICE AV ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Adding new disable toilet with air lock onto side of an existing community hall
    77 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals

  • December 2025

  • 4x Single storey detached dwellings (Terrace Arrangement) with associated Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of 2x Significant Trees)
    25 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Industry (Fabrication)
    7 WALSH ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • COMMUNITY TITLE LAND DIVISION 1 into 5 LOTS
    65 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    30 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Replacing existing shed.
    16 WILEY ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Warehouse with ancillary offices, processing facility, vehicle workshop, two fuel stations, truck wash bay, and associated car parking, fences, signage, water tanks, landscaping and removal of 38 significant trees and 323 regulated trees
    100A JOHN RICE AV ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;180 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;55 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112;LOT 61 KETTERING RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Three single storey dwellings.
    1 RIDLEY RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Warehouse with ancillary office and amenities buildings, and underground water tank including tree damaging activity
    LOT 1 WALSH ST ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding (Shed)
    4 HEWITT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Building Alterations - Change to roof profile with associated supports and trusses and new facade treatment
    12 TRIMMER RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)
    62 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop (9)
  • OTR John Rice Avenue - North West sideBus stop
  • OTR John Rice Avenue - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 53A John Rice Avenue - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 53A John Rice Avenue - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 53C John Rice Avenue - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 55 Oldham Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 55 Oldham Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 55A Oldham Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 55A Philip Highway - East 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

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

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
36.1/100 — Below average
National rank
4066th in Australia
State rank
405th in SA
Peer rank
#86 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#270 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 Environmentalcrime125
  • Other Theftcrime120
  • Sct - Residencecrime38
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime91
  • Theft From Shopcrime75
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • 2 Verandah'splanning15 JEFFRIES RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Lodged 20 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • 4x Single storey detached dwellings (Terrace Arrangement) with associated Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of 2x Significant Trees)planning25 BAGOT RD ELIZABETH SOUTH SA 5112Lodged 24 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

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