Elizabeth East (SA)

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Based on examinations of ABS population datasets for the broader region and new physical addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Elizabeth East has an estimated population of 4,795 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 188 people (4.1%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 4,607 individuals. The updated figure is derived from a resident population baseline of 4,759 estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 26 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This count corresponds to a density of 1,949 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio observed across locations evaluated nationally by Districts. The population gains in recent times were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 68.0% of the overall increase.

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The suburb of Elizabeth East features a balanced labor force split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a prominent industrial and manufacturing presence, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.5% according to Districts' aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,632 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 11.7% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%, indicating potential for labor market recovery. Additionally, workforce participation is low, standing at 50.5% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a minor 5.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Elizabeth East sit below the national average according to aggregated ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. The median income among local taxpayers is $35,480, and the average income is $38,691, compared to metropolitan Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $39,088 for median income and $42,626 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census findings, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Elizabeth East all rank between the 1st and 2nd percentiles nationally. Looking at income brackets, the largest group comprises 33.1% of residents (1,587 people) who earn between $400 - weekly, contrasting with the wider metropolitan area where the - range is largest at . The presence of of households in brackets below weekly highlights the financial difficulties faced by many in the community. Housing cost pressures are substantial, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the rd percentile.

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Residential property types in the suburb of Elizabeth East at the latest Census consisted of 66.1% detached houses and 33.9% other property styles (such as duplexes, townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Adelaide metropolitan breakdown of 75.2% detached homes and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Elizabeth East was lower than the metropolitan average at 21.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (32.1%) or renting (46.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,062 was well below the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $225, compared to the metropolitan average of $320. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Elizabeth East are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 60.0%, consisting of 19.9% couples raising children, 17.0% couples without children, and 21.5% single-parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 40.0% of the area, with single-person households at 36.1% and group shared households at 3.9%. The median size of local households is 2.4 persons, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational profiles in the area show lower rates of tertiary attainment, with university qualifications held by 8.5% of residents, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for local educational support programs. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.2% and certificates at 28.9%.

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An analysis of public transport reveals 23 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Elizabeth East. These stops accommodate 13 distinct routes, providing a total of 551 weekly passenger journeys. Local transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 212 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90%, and buses used by 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.0 car per home, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 5.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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The suburb of Elizabeth East exhibits notable health challenges based on Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance, which covers approximately 42% of the population (~2,032 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Elizabeth East displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 19.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 30.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 33.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious deviation is Islam, which accounts for 10.4% of the population, a proportion notably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.0%.

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The suburb of Elizabeth East has a median age of 38, which is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and identical to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Adelaide, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented at 14.2% of the population, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 12.0%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 12.9% to 14.3% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 bracket has contracted from 11.8% to 10.7%. Long-term demographic modeling indicates that the age structure in the suburb of Elizabeth East will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to expand by people (), growing from to residents.

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Elizabeth East currently has an estimated 287 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 189 children aged 0-2 and 126 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 22% by 2041 (to approximately 350 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 549. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.