Elizabeth North · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth North

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

Far lower housing costs than the state average define Elizabeth North, where the typical monthly mortgage is just $867. This affordability is paired with a very high proportion of renters, making it a distinct pocket of the city's housing market.

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📍 Elizabeth North, Suburb / Locality

Where Elizabeth North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$240 ▲ +33.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Elizabeth North — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Elizabeth North$240
5113, SA $250
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $240, which is well below the national figure of $375. Home loan payments are also much lower than most areas, with over half of mortgages costing under $1,000 a month.

$240 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $215
  • 2021: $240

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -10.1%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $964
  • 2016: $971
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Elizabeth North, $200–$349 is the majority at 69%; Under $200 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Elizabeth North, Under $1,000 is the majority at 60%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 38%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 55.2% of households renting compared to just 30.6% across Australia. Conversely, only 17% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the South Australian average.

55.2% ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 52.4%
  • 2016: 54.1%
  • 2021: 55.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

17.0% ▼ -3.1%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.5%
  • 2016: 17.0%
  • 2021: 17.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Elizabeth North, Rented is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type at 49.7%, while separate houses are far less common than in most other areas at 49.5%. Most homes have three bedrooms, and the number of people per bedroom is slightly higher than most areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

49.5% ▲ +16.1%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.6%
  • 2016: 45.9%
  • 2021: 49.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.4% ▲ +0.0%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.4%
  • 2016: 74.1%
  • 2021: 75.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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Elizabeth North splits fairly evenly between Townhouse / semi-detached (49%) and Separate house (49%), with Flat or apartment at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Elizabeth North, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 70%; 2 bedrooms is next at 17%.

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40401/elizabeth-north/topic/housing-dwellings