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South Australia · Postcode 5112
Elizabeth Grove postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 23 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Elizabeth Grove at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Elizabeth Grove ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of SA suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Elizabeth Grove vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Elizabeth Grove | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $825 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $225 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,075 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 16.6% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5112 covers Elizabeth Grove, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 23 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Playford.
According to the 2021 Census, Elizabeth Grove has a population of 2,531 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $825, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 16.6%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 143 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Elizabeth Grove includes a median weekly rent of $225, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,075, with 981 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 60.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Elizabeth Grove scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Elizabeth Grove include Elizabeth Grove Primary School and St Mary Magdalene's School.
Elizabeth Grove is part of the Playford statistical area in South Australia.
Elizabeth Grove details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5112 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,531 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $825/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $453/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,075 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1959/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 981 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 143 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.7338017 |
| Longitude | 138.6714773 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Playford |
| Local Government | Playford |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
| State Electorate | Ramsay |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 538 (21.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 352 (13.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 639 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 606 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 394 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 325 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 320 (12.6%) |
| Diabetes | 213 (8.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 156 (6.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 112 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 72 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 210 (21.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 420 (43.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 218 (22.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 111 (11.6%) |
Schools in Elizabeth Grove
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Elizabeth Grove. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.