Elizabeth Park

SA 5113 • Greater Adelaide

4,428
Population (2021)
$25,272
Median Income
2.45 km²
Area
$255/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyMulticulturalNorthern AdelaideFirst Home Buyers

About Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park is a residential suburb in Adelaide's northern suburbs, located within the City of Playford approximately 28 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 4,430, it has a young median age of 33 and a significant proportion of families. The suburb has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and growing Afghan, Filipino and Pakistani populations. It is one of Adelaide's more affordable suburbs with modest median incomes.

The suburb is close to Elizabeth City Centre, which provides major shopping and services including Elizabeth Shopping Centre. Nearby Fremont-Elizabeth City High School and several primary schools serve the community. Parks and recreational facilities are scattered throughout the area. Elizabeth Park attracts first-home buyers and renters seeking affordable housing in a suburb with improving infrastructure and community services, within easy reach of the Gawler rail line into Adelaide.

Elizabeth Park falls under postcode 5113 and is governed by Playford Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elizabeth electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5113
Urban Area
Playford - Elizabeth
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.71°, 138.69°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.45 km²
Elevation
67m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Womma Railway Station
1.4 km
17 min
Elizabeth Station
2.5 km
30 min
Broadmeadows Station
2 km
24 min

Bus Services

  • 400, 401 — Elizabeth to Salisbury interchange 15-20 min
  • 228 — Elizabeth to Adelaide CBD via Main North Road 55 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
28 km
By Train
45-55 min
By Bus
55-65 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Gawler Line provides regular services; Northern Expressway and Port Wakefield Road access

Walkability Car-Dependent

A suburban residential area where most errands require driving. Some local shops and parks are accessible on foot, but public transport coverage is limited.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$255
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
14.6%

208 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,861
Census 2021
4,428
14.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,204
Income 2021
$25,272
13.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,914
Born Overseas 1,192

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 261
  • 2. Afghanistan 193
  • 3. Philippines 55
  • 4. Pakistan 50
  • 5. Myanmar 46
  • 6. Nepal 42
  • 7. Scotland 32
  • 8. Malaysia 26
  • 9. India 24
  • 10. Iran 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,618
Australian 1,465
Scottish 269
Irish 245
Australian Aboriginal 214
German 187
Italian 85
Filipino 73
Dutch 51
Chinese 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,987
Both parents born in Australia
1,650
Both parents born overseas
474
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.8%
Christianity
30.5%
Islam
11.0%
Hinduism
1.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
336 (7.6%)
5-14 years
682 (15.4%)
15-19 years
277 (6.3%)
20-24 years
317 (7.2%)
25-34 years
699 (15.8%)
35-44 years
555 (12.5%)
45-54 years
465 (10.5%)
55-64 years
442 (10.0%)
65-74 years
328 (7.4%)
75-84 years
221 (5.0%)
85+ years
108 (2.4%)

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