Elizabeth Vale

SA 5112 • Greater Adelaide

4,331
Population (2021)
$24,336
Median Income
2.49 km²
Area
53m
Elevation
AffordableHealthcare HubPublic TransportFamily-FriendlyMulticultural

About Elizabeth Vale

Elizabeth Vale is a northern suburb of Adelaide located approximately 21 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Playford. Established in 1955, the suburb is home to around 4,330 residents and features a diverse, welcoming community. The area is notable for hosting the Lyell McEwin Hospital, a major public teaching hospital, and the private Central Districts Hospital, making it a healthcare hub for northern Adelaide.

The suburb offers affordable housing options attractive to first-home buyers and families. Residents enjoy good access to shopping centres, schools, and recreational facilities in the Elizabeth area. With strong transport links via the Gawler train line and bus services, Elizabeth Vale provides convenient commuting to Adelaide CBD while maintaining a suburban character with parks covering nearly 30% of the area.

Elizabeth Vale falls under postcode 5112 and is governed by Playford Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ramsay electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5112
Urban Area
Playford - Elizabeth
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.75°, 138.67°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.49 km²
Elevation
53m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Elizabeth Station
1.2 km
15 min
Elizabeth South Station
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 400, 401, 483 — Elizabeth Interchange 5-10 min
  • 400, 401 — Adelaide CBD 50-60 min

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
21 km
By Train
35-40 min
By Bus
50-60 min
By Car (Peak)
35-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Well-served by Gawler Line trains with frequent services to Adelaide

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some amenities within walking distance; good bus connections supplement

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$233
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,043
Census 2021
4,331
7.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,256
Income 2021
$24,336
9.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,355
Born Overseas 1,613

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 306
  • 2. Nepal 259
  • 3. Myanmar 101
  • 4. Afghanistan 59
  • 5. Scotland 44
  • 6. Pakistan 32
  • 7. India 31
  • 8. Philippines 28
  • 9. Malaysia 21
  • 10. Netherlands 21
  • 11. Germany 20
  • 12. Italy 20
  • 13. New Zealand 20
  • 14. Thailand 19
  • 15. Croatia 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,369
Australian 1,125
Scottish 273
Irish 232
Australian Aboriginal 197
German 176
Italian 77
Dutch 59
Indian 36
Welsh 34

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,544
Both parents born in Australia
2,036
Both parents born overseas
387
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
36.8%
Christianity
34.7%
Hinduism
7.6%
Islam
5.3%
Buddhism
3.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
261 (6.0%)
5-14 years
614 (14.2%)
15-19 years
283 (6.5%)
20-24 years
307 (7.1%)
25-34 years
588 (13.6%)
35-44 years
514 (11.9%)
45-54 years
462 (10.7%)
55-64 years
466 (10.8%)
65-74 years
347 (8.0%)
75-84 years
300 (6.9%)
85+ years
179 (4.1%)

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