Moving to Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
What the official numbers say about living in Elizabeth Vale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $698,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $233 a week, against a median household income of $851 a week.
About 46% of homes are owner-occupied and 51% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Elizabeth Vale grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,589 → 4,331 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Nepal, Myanmar; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Arabic, Persian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Elizabeth Vale scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Nurlutta, 2 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Salisbury Interchange, 2.6 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 24.6 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 21 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 22 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 13 parks — see them all on the Elizabeth Vale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Elizabeth Vale Primary School 500 m · Salisbury Park Primary School 1.2 km · St Mary Magdalene School 1.7 km · Elizabeth Grove Junior Primary School 2 km · Elizabeth South Primary School 2.1 km · Salisbury High School 2.5 km · Kaurna Plains School 2.6 km · Tyndale Christian School 2.7 km
Groceries: Foodland 1.9 km · Namaste Supermarket 2.1 km · Best Indian Supermarket 2.1 km · Coles 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · Afghan Grocery Always Fresh Supermarket 2.5 km · ALDI 2.6 km · Modern Supermarket 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Harry Bowey Reserve 600 m · Boundary Park 950 m · Carisbrooke Reserve 1.1 km · Jenkins Reserve 1.2 km · Michael Reserve 1.5 km · Canterbury Drive Reserve 1.6 km · St Albans Drive Reserve 1.8 km · Pitman Park 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Elizabeth Vale, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Little Raven · Red Wattlebird · Spotted Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Elizabeth Vale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Vale here | 4,331 | $698,000 | 1/10 | 15% |
| Salisbury Park | 2,276 | $809,000 | 1/10 | 21% |
| Elizabeth Grove | 2,531 | $690,000 | 1/10 | 14% |
| Elizabeth South | 2,933 | $680,000 | 1/10 | 11% |
| Salisbury Plain | 1,333 | $730,000 | 1/10 | 7% |
| Salisbury Heights | 4,488 | $947,500 | 5/10 | 21% |
| Hillbank | 5,013 | $815,000 | 4/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Playford — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Spence — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5112 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Elizabeth Vale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Elizabeth Vale has a median sale price of $698,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $233 a week, and about 51% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,589 people to 4,331. It sits about 21 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Nurlutta station is roughly 2 km away. Local government is Playford council, and the federal seat is Spence.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Elizabeth Vale vs Salisbury Park · Elizabeth Vale vs Elizabeth Grove.
Nearby guides: Salisbury Park · Elizabeth Grove · Elizabeth South · Salisbury Plain · Salisbury Heights · Hillbank.
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