SA · Playford Council
Elizabeth Vale, 5112
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Elizabeth Vale is a smaller suburban community in the Playford area, home to around 4,331 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 614 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 141.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $480 (flats $450, houses $490), median house prices near $698,000 (up 6% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 4,331
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $851
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 123 of 1,758
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 32.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 129 / 543 / 128
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)
- $450
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $480
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 75
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $698,000
- Median price change
- +5.8%
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)
- 614
- Against the person
- 202
- Against property
- 412
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 141.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 588
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental116
- Other Theft85
- Sct - Residence67
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury122
- Theft From Motor Vehicle43
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
- 4 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 889
- Elizabeth Vale PreschoolRollison RoadPreschools
- Elizabeth Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 889
- Elizabeth Vale PS Intensive English Lang CentreRollison RoadSpecialist Facilities
- Hospital School SA - Lyell McEwinHaydown RoadSupport Services
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
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 54A John Rice Ave - South East side
- Stop 54B Haydown Rd - East side
- Stop 54C Oldham Rd - North side
- Stop 55 Mofflin Rd - East side
- Stop 55A Mofflin Rd - East side
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
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Excavation WorksMain North Road, Black Top Rd09 Dec 2025 – 03 Jul 2026
- Excavation WorksMain North Road, Black Top Rd07 May 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Excavation WorksMain North Road, Black Top Rd09 Dec 2025 – 03 Jul 2026
- Excavation WorksMain North Road, Black Top Rd07 May 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Excavation WorksMain North Road, Black Top Rd09 Dec 2025 – 03 Jul 2026
- Excavation WorksMain North Road, Black Top Rd07 May 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
214 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Centenary Verandah39 -43 JARVIS RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Repair Fire Damaged Dwelling11 BROUGHTON RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Torrens Title 1 into 4 Land Division (3 additional)32 SHAFTESBURY RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Tree Damaging Activity - Removal of 1x Regulated Tree and 1x Significant Tree7 PRUNUS AV ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- 3 Single Storey Detached Dwellings and Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of 2 Regulated trees)26 WINTERBOURNE RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 into 3 Torrens Title104 COPPLERIDGE DR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Stratco Sanctuary Attached Patio12A WINKLEBURY RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division Please refer DA26008356 for proposed built form issued planning consent 05/05/20268 OSLER ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Two outbuildings (sheds)17 BORONIA CR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Tree Damaging Activity (removal of Regulated tree)25 TRIMMER RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
May 2026
- 2 into 5 Land Division13 CORTON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112;15 CORTON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Land Division 1 - 2213 PHILIP HWY ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)9 CHILMARK ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Two ancillary accommodation units at the rear of existing dwelling35 JOHN RICE AV ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
April 2026
- Ancillary accommodation and carport16 TIDCOMBE ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Verandah22 GUERIN RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 3 allotments.24 WINTERBOURNE RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112;26 WINTERBOURNE RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah over approved cafe and seating area28 OLDHAM RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Construction of two, single-storey detached dwellings34 MARLEYCOMBE RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Three Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a terrace arrangement22 WINKLEBURY RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Three single-storey dwellings1 CLARKE ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Change of use from residential to outdoor parking of 24 new spaces (sealed) to add to existing car park on adjoining allotment24 OLDHAM RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)9 CHISELBURY RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
March 2026
- Three single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust24 BROUGHTON RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and carport to existing dwelling8 OSLER ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Five Single Storey Detached Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement13 CORTON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112;15 CORTON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Irrigation tank25 TRIMMER RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens title and removal of 1 x significant tree14 WAYFORD ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)10 WOODFALLS RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- 3x Row Dwellings in a terrace arrangement98 HAYDOWN RD ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Extension to existing carport4 LINDON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 356 COPPLERIDGE DR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
February 2026
- 3 x single storey group dwellings, and carports (2x total) to existing dwellings10 BARROW CR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112;12 BARROW CR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Under Assessment
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool and all associated safety features5 GROVELY ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Land Division, 1 allotment into 3 Torrens Titled allotments.23 LOCKERLY ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Supported accommodation5B LISTER ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)5 GROVELY ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 3 Torrens Title allotments76 COPPLERIDGE DR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
- Outbuilding7 OSLER ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
January 2026
- Tree damaging activity - Regulated tree removal17 BORONIA CR ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Decision Made
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
50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bus stop (13)
- Stop 53 Jarvis Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 53 Main North Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 53A Jarvis Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 53B Hamdon Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 53B Jarvis Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 53C John Rice Avenue - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 54 John Rice Avenue - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 54 John Rice Avenue - South 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Calvary Central Districts Hospital25 Jarvis RoadPrivate Hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital120-130 Haydown RoadPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 40.9/100
- National rank
- 3086th in Australia
- State rank
- 304th in SA
- Peer rank
- #71 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #214 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 90%
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 Environmentalcrime116
- Other Theftcrime85
- Sct - Residencecrime67
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime122
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime43
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Calvary Central Districts Hospitalhealth25 Jarvis RoadPrivate Hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospitalhealth120-130 Haydown RoadPublic Hospital
- 1 into 2 Torrens title land division Please refer DA26008356 for proposed built form issued planning consent 05/05/2026planning8 OSLER ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 2 into 5 Land Divisionplanning13 CORTON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112;15 CORTON ST ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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