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Elizabeth South Postcode
South Australia
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
| Postcode | 5112 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,933 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income | $774/week |
| Median Personal Income | $457/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population Density | 825/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,149 |
| Completed Year 12 | 23.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 81.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 208 (7.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.7413 |
| Longitude | 138.6564 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 21 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Playford |
| Local Government | Salisbury |
| Federal Electorate | Spence |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 611 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 406 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 779 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 716 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 408 (13.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 500 (17.1%) |
| Asthma | 136 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 130 (4.4%) |
| Arthritis | 114 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 113 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 83 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 29 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 282 (25.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 485 (43.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 250 (22.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 95 (8.5%) |