Elizabeth South Postcode

South Australia

5112
Postcode for Elizabeth South, SA
Phone area code: 08 · 21 km from Adelaide · Pop. 2,933
2,933
Population
35
Median Age
$774
Household Income/wk
$220
Median Rent/wk
1/10
SEIFA Advantage
3.6
Area (km²)
Did you know? Elizabeth South is among the most socio-economically disadvantaged areas in Australia (SEIFA decile 1).

Elizabeth South is a suburb in South Australia, situated around 21 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Elizabeth South is 5112, and the telephone area code is 08.

According to the 2021 Census, Elizabeth South has a population of 2,933 (1,430 males, 1,499 females). The median age is 35 years.

The median weekly household income in Elizabeth South is $774, with a median personal income of $457 per week.

The median weekly rent is $220 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

In terms of birthplace, 85% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (177), Myanmar (64), and Philippines (34).

69.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 20.8% speak another language.

The employment rate in Elizabeth South shows 715 people employed (369 full-time, 291 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 20.6%.

The most common occupations are community & personal service (73), labourers (57), and technicians & trades (53).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Elizabeth South has an IRSAD score of 688 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Elizabeth South covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 825 persons per km².

Statistically, Elizabeth South sits within the Playford area, part of the broader Adelaide - North region. It falls under the Salisbury local government area.

The federal electorate for Elizabeth South is Spence (Outer Metropolitan).

The 5112 postcode is shared by Elizabeth South along with Elizabeth, Elizabeth East, Elizabeth Grove, Elizabeth Vale and Hillbank.

Elizabeth South Details

Postcode5112
StateSouth Australia (SA)
Phone Area Code08
Population (2021)2,933
Median Age35 years
Median Household Income$774/week
Median Personal Income$457/week
Median Weekly Rent$220
Median Monthly Mortgage$867
Average Household Size2.3 persons
Area3.6 km²
Population Density825/km²
Total Dwellings1,149
Completed Year 1223.9%
Australian Citizens81.4%
Indigenous Population208 (7.1%)
Unemployment Rate20.6%
SEIFA IRSAD Decile1/10 (most disadvantaged)
Latitude-34.7413
Longitude138.6564
Distance from Adelaide21 km
Region (SA4)Adelaide - North
Area (SA3)Playford
Local GovernmentSalisbury
Federal ElectorateSpence

Age Profile

0–14 years611 (20.8%)
15–24 years406 (13.8%)
25–44 years779 (26.6%)
45–64 years716 (24.4%)
65+ years408 (13.9%)

Health Conditions (2021 Census)

Mental Health500 (17.1%)
Asthma136 (4.6%)
Diabetes130 (4.4%)
Arthritis114 (3.9%)
Lung Condition113 (3.9%)
Heart Disease83 (2.8%)
Cancer29 (1.0%)
Dementia10 (0.3%)

Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.

Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

No vehicle282 (25.4%)
1 vehicle485 (43.6%)
2 vehicles250 (22.5%)
3+ vehicles95 (8.5%)

Schools in Elizabeth South

Elizabeth South Primary School
Primary · Gov · ICSEA 860 · 144 students

Nearby Suburbs in Playford