Elizabeth East SA

Postcode 5112 · Playford LGA

Elizabeth East is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Playford local government area (postcode 5112). With a population of 4,607, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $47K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Elizabeth East is $681,000, having surged 13.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $345,000 (+19% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,062.

Elizabeth East is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 962, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 23 bus stops. The crime rate in the Playford LGA is higher than average at 11,200 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Elizabeth East offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($681K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 14.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +13.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$681K/$950K Near Median
Affordability14.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+13.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,874
Mean Income$53,842
Earners7,388
YoY Change+6.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$681K
13.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$345K
19% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$225
POPULATION
4,607
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$904
Personal Income /wk$481
Mortgage /mth$1,062
CRIME (Playford LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,200
Total Incidents516
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops23
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA962
Total Students1,193
Independent1
Government1
Pinnacle CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1049
Elizabeth East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 875
Data: 2025-Q4