Elizabeth North
SA 5113 • Greater Adelaide
About Elizabeth North
Elizabeth North is a suburban locality in Adelaide's northern fringe, sitting within the City of Playford approximately 28 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD. Part of the broader Elizabeth satellite city — developed from the late 1950s as a planned residential area — the suburb has a population of 3,588 with a relatively young median age of 36. Median household income sits at around $864 per week, reflecting the area's working-class and lower-income demographic, with predominantly low-density housing stock including older Housing Trust homes and more recent private builds.
The suburb is served by public transport links connecting to the Gawler Central train line, with Elizabeth City Centre nearby offering major retail, health, and community services. Local parks and sporting facilities cater to families with children, who make up a significant proportion of the community. Elizabeth North has a notably diverse population, including a sizeable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and residents from English, German, and a range of other backgrounds, contributing to a broad and multicultural neighbourhood character.
Elizabeth North falls under postcode 5113 and is governed by Playford Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elizabeth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Route 600s — Elizabeth City Centre / Adelaide CBD (Grenfell St) 50-60 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Close to the Main North Road; bus services connect to Elizabeth Station for rail commutes
Most daily errands require a car; walking infrastructure exists but shops and services are spread across the broader Elizabeth area
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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23 Crafter Street
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Oldford St
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Heard Street
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Mavros Road
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141 Woodford Road
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15 Turner Road
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50 Yorktown Road
Housing 2021 Census
198 state housing + 40 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 234
- 2. Scotland 44
- 3. New Zealand 29
- 4. India 23
- 5. Philippines 23
- 6. Vietnam 21
- 7. Afghanistan 20
- 8. Myanmar 13
- 9. Germany 11
- 10. Iraq 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)