Elizabeth South · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth South

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

Weekly rents of $220 make Elizabeth South a very affordable place to live compared to the rest of the country. While housing costs are far below the national figures, the area is defined by a very high number of renters and a shortage of traditional detached houses.

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📍 Elizabeth South, Suburb / Locality

Where Elizabeth South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +46.7%
  • $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 South — lower than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Elizabeth South$220
5112, SA $230
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the South Australian average, at just $867. Renting is also much cheaper than in most areas, with the usual weekly rent sitting at $220.

$220 ▲ +46.7%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $193
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -11.1%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $975
  • 2016: $932
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Elizabeth South, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; Under $200 is next at 37%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Elizabeth South, Under $1,000 is the majority at 59%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 38%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 63.2% of households renting, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, only 15.8% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest rates for similar areas.

63.2% ▲ +7.8%

Higher than 98% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 58.6%
  • 2016: 62.6%
  • 2021: 63.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

15.8% ▼ -13.6%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.2%
  • 2016: 15.8%
  • 2021: 15.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Elizabeth South, Rented is the majority at 63%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most homes are townhouses or semi-detached units, as separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state. Three-bedroom homes are the most frequent, making up 66.6% of all dwellings.

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.

41.3% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 40.8%
  • 2016: 40.4%
  • 2021: 41.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.7% ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.5%
  • 2016: 74.4%
  • 2021: 76.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Elizabeth South, Townhouse / semi-detached is the majority at 58%; Separate house is next at 42%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Elizabeth South, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 68%; 2 bedrooms is next at 18%.

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 South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40403/elizabeth-south/topic/housing-dwellings