Elizabeth North (SA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent addresses verified by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Elizabeth North has an estimated residency of 3,639 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 51 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 3,588 people. This shift is calculated from a base population of 3,588, which Districts determined by analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 42 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 2,055 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of local growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 55% of all population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Elizabeth North has a diverse labor force split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with notable concentrations in production and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 21.8%, according to Districts' compiled regional metrics. As of March 2026, there are 1,046 employed local residents, while the jobless rate sits 17.9% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, indicating potential for labor market recovery, and the participation rate is notably low at 45.1% compared with 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a minor 3.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Elizabeth North are below national benchmarks, with a median of $42,877 and an average of $46,128. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated to be roughly $47,238 for the median and $50,819 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Elizabeth North all rank between the 0th and 2nd percentiles on a national scale. The largest income bracket contains 33.5% of residents (1,219 people) earning in the $400 - range, which contrasts with the broader region where of households are in the - category. With of the population earning under weekly, local households experience significant budgetary limitations that restrict retail spending. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with just of their income after housing costs, a figure ranking in the nd percentile.

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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 49.3% separate houses and 50.7% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Adelaide where separate houses made up 75.2% and other options accounted for 24.9%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Elizabeth North were lower than the metropolitan average at 18.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (24.6%) or tenants renting their homes (57.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was significantly lower than the metro average at $867, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $240, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,562 and $320 respectively. Nationwide, mortgage payments in the suburb of Elizabeth North are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels sit well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 55.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 16.4%, couples without children at 14.5%, and single parents with children at 21.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 45.0%, with single-person households representing 40.0% and shared group households accounting for 5.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.2 people, which is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels present challenges, as the proportion of residents with a university degree (7.4%) is lower than the nationwide average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 5.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.2%) and certificates (33.0%).

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Analysis of local transit options shows 16 active stops operating in the suburb of Elizabeth North, offering a combination of rail and bus connections. These stops are served by 7 separate routes that generate 642 passenger trips per week. Access to public transit is good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 88%, followed by buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per household, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A relatively low 3.0% of workers commute from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Significant health concerns are present in the suburb of Elizabeth North, based on Districts' analysis of mortality trends and chronic illness rates, which affect both younger and older residents, while the share of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 45% of the population (~1,648 people). This is lower than the 52.7% recorded in Greater Adelaide and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Elizabeth North shows a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 21.9% of the population born outside Australia and 12.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.8% of the local population. Islam shows the most notable relative concentration, accounting for 3.2% of residents, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 36 in the suburb of Elizabeth North is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Adelaide region, there is a higher concentration of teenagers and young adults aged 15 - 24 (15.0%) but fewer retirees aged 75 - 84 (4.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.8% to 15.0% of the local population, while the 45 to 54 bracket has decreased from 11.3% to 10.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, the demographic mix is expected to change, with the 45 to 54 age group growing by 36% ( people) to reach from while the to group is projected to grow by a modest , adding only children.

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Elizabeth North currently has an estimated 221 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 137 children aged 0-2 and 92 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 240 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 402. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.6 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.