Elizabeth Park
The suburb has 4,428 residents across 2.45 sq km, with a median age of 33 that is 7.0 years below the national comparison. Housing is strongly detached, with 81.9% separate houses, while 47.1% rent. Compared with the larger Elizabeth centre and nearby Craigmore, Elizabeth Park reads as a compact, low-rise residential setting. Its 24.9% mortgage-to-income ratio supports owner-occupier appeal, although the 93.9 crime rate per 1,000 residents and SEIFA decile 1 warrant careful street-level due diligence.
Population
4,428
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,003/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
76
Median House
$671K
First quarter 2026
The monthly mortgage figure is $1,083, equal to 24.9% of household income, which is lower than the 25.4% rent-to-income measure. Because 73.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 81.9% are separate houses, the suburb suits households prioritising conventional family layouts. The 18.1% semi-detached share adds some variety without changing the dominant housing pattern.
For Buyers
The monthly mortgage figure is $1,083, equal to 24.9% of household income, which is lower than the 25.4% rent-to-income measure. Because 73.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 81.9% are separate houses, the suburb suits households prioritising conventional family layouts. The 18.1% semi-detached share adds some variety without changing the dominant housing pattern.
For Investors
Elizabeth Park has a substantial tenant base, with 47.1% of households renting compared with 18.8% owning outright. Weekly rent is $255 and the vacancy rate is 6.9%, giving investors a useful comparison point between tenant demand and available stock. Rent growth of 39.8% across the relevant shift period supports attention to rental performance, although affordability and tenant budgets remain important because household income is at the 12.8th percentile. Development activity is also notable, with 76 applications in 12 months. That level may create renovation and ancillary accommodation opportunities, but it can also add competing supply, so property-level assessment matters more than the suburb median alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
234
Last 12 Months
76
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+68.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Elizabeth Park
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Elizabeth Park Primary School
Demographics
Elizabeth Park has a young resident base: the median age is 33, or 7.0 years below the national comparison. University attainment is 13.3%, which is 16.8 percentage points below the national figure, while 29.0% of residents were born overseas, 7.4 points above the national comparison. The average household size is 2.6, only 0.1 above the national measure, and families include 366 one-parent households and 399 couples with children. English ancestry is recorded for 1,618 people, while no religion is reported by 2,052 and Christianity by 1,352. Compared with nearby Elizabeth and Craigmore, the suburb's mix points to a younger, working-family community with substantial cultural variety and lower formal tertiary attainment.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.9%
Houses
18.1%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is dominated by practical, family-oriented stock. Separate houses account for 81.9% of dwellings and semi-detached homes for 18.1%, while 3-bedroom properties represent 73.5% of the mix. Tenure is more renter-heavy than owner-heavy: 47.1% rent, compared with 33.3% paying a mortgage and 18.8% owning outright. Mortgage costs equal 24.9% of household income, slightly lower than the 25.4% rent-to-income measure. This combination supports demand for accessible family homes, but worsening affordability from 44.4% in 2011 to 48.9% in 2021 remains a consideration.
Mortgage / mo
$1,083
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$255
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$486
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.9%
Unoccupied
115
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.5%
Couples with children
26.2%
Couples, no children
33.5%
Single parent
1,094
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the leading recorded industry at 24.4%, or 164 workers, followed by retail at 10.9% and 73 workers, education at 10.0% and 67, manufacturing at 9.2% and 62, and public administration at 8.0% and 54. Occupations lean toward labourers, with 279 people, community and personal service workers at 208, machinery and drivers at 178, trades at 163, and clerical administration at 129. The unemployment rate is 14.3% and participation is 44.9%, while the full-time rate is 52.5%. Household income sits at the 12.8th percentile, below broader benchmarks. Education and occupation scores of 773 and 758 are both in decile 1, as are IRSD 646 and IRSAD 717, indicating concentrated socioeconomic disadvantage rather than a single industry anomaly.
Unemployment
14.3%
Labour Force
1,533
Unemployed
219
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
52.5%
Part-time
38.4%
Participation
44.9%
Employed
1,314
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.3%
Postgraduate
2.1%
Born Overseas
29.0%
Dwellings
1,556
Transport to Work
Daily travel is strongly car-dependent: 79.8% drive as a car driver, compared with 5.4% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling. That gap is higher than the active and public transport shares, so access to a vehicle is likely to shape commuting and errands. One identified local school is Elizabeth Park Primary School, a government primary school. Families seeking other options should check current enrolment zones and nearby sector choices against the exact address. Safety deserves active consideration, with 416 recorded crimes and a rate of 93.9 per 1,000 residents. The IRSAD score of 717 sits in decile 1, so street-level inspections, lighting and route checks are more important than relying on suburb-wide impressions.
Drive
79.8%
Public Transport
5.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
4.7%
Population Forecast
+0.79%/yr
(+91 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is forecast at 0.79% a year, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 9.6% over 10 years, while rent growth of 39.8% is much higher than the population trend, reflecting pressure from housing demand and limited affordability. The trajectory is Mixed, and affordability worsened from 44.4% in 2011 to 48.9% in 2021. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 30, so change is more likely to be gradual than a rapid shift in housing character. The 76 development applications recorded over 12 months may support incremental renewal, especially through additions, ancillary accommodation and small land divisions.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+206
Net Internal / yr
-91
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +15% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +206/yr, Accelerating: 4% → 11%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
416
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
93.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Elizabeth Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elizabeth Park a good suburb to live in?
Elizabeth Park can suit buyers seeking detached housing and access to a relatively moderate mortgage burden. It has 81.9% separate houses, a median age of 33 and 79.8% car-driver travel. However, the 93.9 per-1,000 crime rate and IRSAD decile 1 warrant careful checks of individual streets, services and travel routes.
What schools are in Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Park has 1 identified local school, Elizabeth Park Primary School, which is a government primary school. Families wanting broader options should check current enrolment zones and nearby school sectors against the exact address, since catchments can differ across a 2.45 sq km suburb and neighbouring areas.
Is Elizabeth Park safe?
Safety needs a measured approach. Elizabeth Park recorded 416 crimes, equal to 93.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. That rate is an important comparison point when assessing streets, lighting, parking and travel routes, alongside the suburb's IRSAD decile 1. Review current crime categories and address-level patterns before renting or buying.
How is Elizabeth Park's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 9.6% over 10 years, with growth running at 0.79% annually and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed and gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 30, suggesting gradual change rather than a clear redevelopment wave.
What development is occurring in Elizabeth Park?
Development activity is notable, with 76 applications in 12 months. Examples include an ancillary accommodation building, a verandah and a land division creating 1 additional allotment. These projects may improve individual properties or add incremental supply, but each proposal should be checked for approval status, timing and local impacts.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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