Edinburgh North vs Elizabeth East

Elizabeth East and Edinburgh North are neighbouring areas in South Australia with very different profiles. Elizabeth East is much more walkable, with 95% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to just 31.3% in Edinburgh North. Residents in Edinburgh North are far older, with a typical age of 58 compared to 38 in Elizabeth East. There is also a significant gap in typical weekly personal income, which is far higher in Edinburgh North at $900, while Elizabeth East is much lower at $481.

Both areas share a similar distance and drive time to the city, and their local schools are nearly identical in size and advantage scores. While they share these basic traits, the gap in walkability has remained a key distinction, as Elizabeth East continues to have far more homes within walking distance of schools and public transport.