Elizabeth Downs
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113.
About Elizabeth Downs
Welcome to Elizabeth Downs
Elizabeth Downs sits in Adelaide's northern suburbs, part of the broader Elizabeth precinct that grew up around the city's post-war manufacturing boom. It's a modest, unpretentious pocket bordered by Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth North, Davoren Park, Craigmore and Blakeview, with a young median age of 34 that reflects the families and first-home buyers who make up much of the community.
This is a suburb built around practicality rather than polish — wide streets, established gardens and a strong sense of neighbourhood identity. It suits buyers and renters looking for affordability within commuting distance of the Adelaide CBD, and for families wanting easy access to local schools and everyday amenities without the price tag of the inner north.
Housing & architecture
Elizabeth Downs is dominated by classic post-war and 1960s-70s brick and clad homes on generous blocks, many of them built during the suburb's original development as part of the Elizabeth satellite city project. Current listings reflect this character strongly, with houses making up 84% of stock, alongside 14% land and a small 1% share of apartments and units, meaning buyers here are overwhelmingly choosing standalone homes with yard space rather than higher-density living.
The housing stock offers scope for renovation and extension, and the mix of established homes and vacant land parcels gives both owner-occupiers and builders room to move, whether that's restoring an original brick bungalow or starting fresh on a larger allotment.
The property market
The median house price in Elizabeth Downs currently sits at $602k, with the market having recorded solid growth of 9.5% recently — a sign of steady buyer demand in one of Adelaide's more accessible northern corridors. For renters, the median asking rent is $500 a week, reflecting healthy interest from tenants drawn to the suburb's affordability relative to areas closer to the city.
With a population of around 5,160 and a young median age of 34, Elizabeth Downs continues to attract first-home buyers, young families and investors looking for entry-level prices with upside, particularly as growth in neighbouring Craigmore and Blakeview filters through to demand in surrounding suburbs.
Getting around
Elizabeth Downs benefits from its position within the established Elizabeth road network, with easy access to Main North Road and the Northern Expressway providing a direct run into the Adelaide CBD, around half an hour's drive to the south. Public transport users are well served by bus routes connecting through to Elizabeth train station on the Gawler line, which links residents to the city and intermediate stops without needing to drive the whole way.
Daily errands are straightforward too, with Davoren Park and the Elizabeth city centre nearby providing major retail and service options just a short trip from home.
Schools & families
Families in Elizabeth Downs have local schooling covered by Elizabeth Downs Primary School and nearby Taparra Primary School, both serving the immediate area and giving younger children an easy, close-to-home start to their education. The suburb's family-friendly character is reinforced by its quiet residential streets and proximity to parks and open space typical of the original Elizabeth planning layout.
For families needing options beyond the primary years, the broader Elizabeth and Craigmore area offers a range of public secondary schools within a short drive, making Elizabeth Downs a practical base for households at any stage.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Elizabeth Downs is low-key and community-oriented, with most day-to-day dining and shopping needs met in neighbouring Elizabeth and Davoren Park rather than within the suburb itself. It's the kind of place where residents value convenience and a settled, established feel over nightlife or trendy strips.
The surrounding suburbs of Elizabeth Park and Elizabeth North add to the sense of a broader, connected community, with sporting clubs, reserves and local events across the wider Elizabeth area giving residents plenty of ways to get involved close to home.
Market snapshot
Elizabeth Downs property market
Median sale price
$602k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$500
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$470k
Median
$602k
Premium
$712k
Days on market
57
Auction clearance
43%
Sold this year
101
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +20.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Elizabeth Downs by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113.
Population
5,160
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$970
median, per week
Median rent
$250
per week
Median mortgage
$953
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Elizabeth Downs
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Elizabeth Downs
$735k
27 Gayland Road
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
4 Atkinson Road
Sold ~July 2026
$540k
20 Stakes Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$940k
13-15 Loftis Road
Sold ~July 2026
$480k
28/5 Campbell Road
Sold ~July 2026
$676k
46 Bloomfield Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
18 Counter Road
Sold ~July 2026
$640k
261 Midway Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Elizabeth Downs suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Elizabeth Downs?
The median house price in Elizabeth Downs, SA is $602k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.5%.
How much is rent in Elizabeth Downs?
The median weekly rent in Elizabeth Downs is around $500 per week.
Is Elizabeth Downs a good place to live?
Elizabeth Downs is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Playford. Elizabeth Downs is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 5,160 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Elizabeth Downs?
Elizabeth Downs has a population of 5,160 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Elizabeth Downs?
There are 2 schools in or near Elizabeth Downs, including Elizabeth Downs Primary School and Taparra Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth Downs?
Properties in Elizabeth Downs take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 43%.
How much do you need to buy in Elizabeth Downs?
Entry-level properties in Elizabeth Downs start around $470k, while premium homes reach $712k.
What suburbs are near Elizabeth Downs?
Suburbs near Elizabeth Downs include Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth North, Davoren Park, Craigmore and Blakeview.
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