Elizabeth Downs SA

Postcode 5113 · Playford LGA

Elizabeth Downs is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Playford local government area (postcode 5113). With a population of 5,160, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Elizabeth Downs is $635,000, having surged 15.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $953.

Elizabeth Downs is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 915, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 42 bus stops. The crime rate in the Playford LGA is higher than average at 13,236 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Elizabeth Downs offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($635K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +15.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$635K/$950K Below Median
Affordability12.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+15.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$635K
15.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
5,160
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$970
Personal Income /wk$494
Mortgage /mth$953
CRIME (Playford LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,236
Total Incidents683
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops42
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA915
Total Students551
Government2
Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 904
Taparra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 926
Data: 2025-Q4