Elizabeth East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth East

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much lower housing costs than most areas define Elizabeth East, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is just $1,233. This affordability is paired with a high proportion of larger family homes. The area offers a cheaper alternative to the state and national norms for both buyers and renters.

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📍 Elizabeth East, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Elizabeth East sits — Median rent (weekly)

$251 ▲ +32.1%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Elizabeth East — lower than 85% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Elizabeth East$251
5112, SA $230
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $251, which is well below the national figure of $375 and much lower than most areas. Monthly mortgage payments are also low at $1,233, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

$251 ▲ +32.1%

Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $226
  • 2021: $251

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,233 ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,235
  • 2016: $1,213
  • 2021: $1,233

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Elizabeth East, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; Under $200 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Elizabeth East, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 52%; Under $1,000 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 33.6% of households renting. This is well above the South Australian figure of 27.6%, while the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the state average.

33.6% ▲ +1.8%

Higher than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.0%
  • 2016: 33.5%
  • 2021: 33.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.4% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.6%
  • 2016: 23.6%
  • 2021: 23.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Elizabeth East, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Family-sized living is common, with 86.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Separate houses make up 82.7% of dwellings, a proportion that rose slightly since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

82.7% ▲ +3.0%

Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 80.3%
  • 2016: 80.8%
  • 2021: 82.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.5% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.4%
  • 2016: 84.7%
  • 2021: 86.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Elizabeth East, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Elizabeth East, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 65%; 4 bedrooms is next at 19%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402021031/elizabeth-east/topic/housing-dwellings