Elizabeth South SA

Postcode 5112 · Playford LGA

Elizabeth South is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Playford local government area (postcode 5112). With a population of 2,933, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $40K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Elizabeth South is $620,000, having grown strongly 6.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $348. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Elizabeth South is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 860, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 24 bus stops. The crime rate in the Playford LGA is higher than average at 22,230 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Elizabeth South offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($620K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 15.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$620K/$950K Below Median
Affordability15.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$620K
6.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
2,933
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$774
Personal Income /wk$457
Mortgage /mth$867
CRIME (Playford LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)22,230
Total Incidents652
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops24
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA860
Total Students144
Government1
Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 860
Data: 2025-Q4