Elizabeth South (SA)

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Based on research of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, and recent addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Elizabeth South has an estimated residency of roughly 3,150 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 217 residents (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,933 residents. The shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,130, estimated by Districts following analysis of the latest ERP dataset published by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 48 verified new addresses since the Census date. This size of population represents a density of 884 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across locations analyzed by Districts. The 7.4% growth since census recorded in the suburb of Elizabeth South places it within 0.1 percentage points of the state (7.5%), showing competitive expansion characteristics. Demographic expansion in this locality was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 85.0% of the total demographic gains over recent timeframes.

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Elizabeth South has a diverse workforce distributed across professional and industrial jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 26.7%, according to Districts' compilation of statistical area datasets. In March 2026757 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 22.9% above the rate of 3.8% in Greater Adelaide, indicating opportunities for progress, and labor force participation is notably lower (42.8% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide). Based on Census records, a minor 3.7% of residents worked from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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The suburb of Elizabeth South's income level is lower than average on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Elizabeth South's median income among taxpayers is $43,500 and the average income stands at $47,701, which compares to figures for Greater Adelaide's of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,924 (median) and $52,552 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Elizabeth South all fall between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 34.3% of the population (1,080 individuals) fall within the $400 - income range, differing from patterns across the region where - dominates with . With earning under per week, the locality faces considerable income constraints affecting local spending patterns. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only of income remaining, ranking at the nd percentile.

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Residential composition in Elizabeth South, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 41.6% houses and 58.4% other housing types (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other housing types in metropolitan Adelaide. Concurrently, the level of home ownership in Elizabeth South was below the metropolitan Adelaide average, sitting at 16.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (17.8%) or renting (65.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the metropolitan Adelaide average at $867, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $220, compared to metropolitan Adelaide averages of $1,562 and $320. Across the country, Elizabeth South's mortgage repayments are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are far below the national figure of $375.

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Family units represent the majority of local households at 55.9%, consisting of 16.8% couples raising children, 13.1% couples without children, and 24.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.1%, with single-person households at 39.7% and shared houses representing 4.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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The region presents educational difficulties, with university graduation rates (7.1%) tracking significantly lower than the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a challenge and a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 5.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (5.4%) and certificates (29.7%).

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Public transport analysis indicates there are 24 active transport stops in service in Elizabeth South, consisting of a variety of buses. These transit stops are connected to 14 separate routes, which combine to offer 746 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally living 221 meters away from the nearest transit stop. Being a mainly residential suburb, the majority of residents travel elsewhere for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 86%, while 9% use buses. Car ownership stands at an average of 0.7 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 3.7% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules).

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Significant health concerns are evident in Elizabeth South, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which affect both younger and older residents, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is extremely low, at approximately 46% of the population (~1,446 people). This is lower than the 52.7% recorded in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

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Elizabeth South exhibits greater cultural variety than most local property markets, with 27.5% of its inhabitants born outside Australia and 23.1% communicating in a language other than English at home. The predominant faith in Elizabeth South is Christianity, which is practiced by 35.0% of residents. However, the most distinct variation from wider patterns is in Islam, which accounts for 7.1% of the population, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide.

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At 34 years, the median age in Elizabeth South is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Elizabeth South has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (15.5%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (7.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 11.6% to 13.0% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 6.5% to 7.6%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 demographic fell from 12.3% to 11.1% and the 45 to cohort decreased from to . Demographic projections indicate that Elizabeth South's age structure will shift considerably by . The to group is expected to experience the highest growth at , adding residents to reach .

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Elizabeth South currently has an estimated 239 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 133 children aged 0-2 and 90 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 26% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 290 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 385. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top of areas assessed nationally.