Elizabeth Grove
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Elizabeth Grove, SA 5112.
About Elizabeth Grove
Welcome to Elizabeth Grove
Elizabeth Grove sits in Adelaide's northern suburbs, part of the broader Elizabeth precinct that grew out of the post-war planning era. It's a compact, close-knit community bordered by Elizabeth Vale, Elizabeth South and Hillbank, with easy access to the region's main shopping and civic hub. For those who haven't spent much time north of the city, it's worth knowing this is an area built around family life, affordability and practicality rather than polish.
With a population of just 2,531 and a median age of 36, Elizabeth Grove has the feel of an established, settled neighbourhood rather than a fast-changing one. It suits first-home buyers, young families and investors looking for a foothold in Adelaide's north at a price point well below the city average.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Elizabeth Grove is unpretentious and community-focused. Rather than a strip of cafes on its own doorstep, residents tend to head into the neighbouring Elizabeth precinct for shopping, dining and entertainment, with the suburb itself offering a quieter, residential base to come home to. It's the kind of place where neighbours know each other and weekends are spent at local ovals, backyards and nearby parks rather than out on the town.
The surrounding suburbs of Elizabeth Vale and Elizabeth South add to the everyday amenity, giving residents a wider spread of takeaway options, community clubs and services within a short drive.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Elizabeth Grove Primary School serving as the neighbourhood's own primary option and St Mary Magdalene's School providing a Catholic schooling alternative nearby. Both put quality education within walking or short driving distance for most homes in the suburb, a genuine drawcard for young families weighing up the north's more affordable housing against school access.
With a median age of 36 and a strong share of established houses, Elizabeth Grove attracts a steady stream of families and younger households rather than a transient renter population, lending the area a sense of stability that parents often look for.
Getting around
Elizabeth Grove's location in Adelaide's north makes it a practical base for commuters, sitting close to Hillbank and the Elizabeth Vale and Elizabeth South corridors that link through to the Elizabeth city centre and onward transport routes. Public bus services connect residents to the wider Elizabeth interchange, from where rail services run into the Adelaide CBD, making a car-free commute feasible for those willing to combine bus and train legs.
For drivers, the suburb's northern position means reasonably straightforward access to Main North Road and the broader arterial network, useful for those working across Adelaide's northern industrial and retail zones as well as commuters heading into the city.
Housing & architecture
The current mix of listings in Elizabeth Grove is dominated by houses, which make up 68% of what's on the market, alongside 24% land, and smaller shares of apartments/units and townhouses at 4% each. This reflects the suburb's post-war origins as a low-density, house-and-yard community, with most homes offering the kind of block sizes that are increasingly hard to find closer to the city.
The presence of land listings alongside established houses also points to some infill and renewal activity, giving buyers the option of either an existing home or the chance to build, which is relatively unusual in older established pockets of Adelaide's north.
The property market
Elizabeth Grove's median house price currently sits at $600,000, with the suburb recording strong recent growth of 15.4%, a sign of the broader demand pushing into Adelaide's more affordable northern suburbs. For buyers priced out of inner and middle-ring Adelaide, this kind of value has made suburbs like Elizabeth Grove increasingly attractive.
Renters can expect a median weekly rent of $500, a figure that reflects steady demand from tenants drawn to the area's affordability relative to the rest of metropolitan Adelaide. With houses dominating the market and land still available for those wanting to build, Elizabeth Grove offers a mix of entry points for both owner-occupiers and investors keeping an eye on the north's growth trajectory.
Market snapshot
Elizabeth Grove property market
Median sale price
$600k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$500
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$455k
Median
$600k
Premium
$772k
Days on market
54
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
29
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +17.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Elizabeth Grove by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Elizabeth Grove, SA 5112.
Population
2,531
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$825
median, per week
Median rent
$225
per week
Median mortgage
$1,075
per month
Mortgage / income
30%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Elizabeth Grove
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Elizabeth Grove
$710k
4A Porton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$590k
73b Sampson Road
Sold ~July 2026
$570k
50 Sampson Road
Sold ~June 2026
$756k
2/247 Hogarth Road
Sold ~June 2026
$320k
Lot 301/73 Sampson Road
Sold ~June 2026
$610k
154B Ridley Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Elizabeth Grove suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Elizabeth Grove?
The median house price in Elizabeth Grove, SA is $600k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.4%.
How much is rent in Elizabeth Grove?
The median weekly rent in Elizabeth Grove is around $500 per week.
Is Elizabeth Grove a good place to live?
Elizabeth Grove is a suburb in the northern extent of Adelaide, South Australia, on the western side of Main North Road south of Elizabeth. Elizabeth Grove is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 2,531 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Elizabeth Grove?
Elizabeth Grove has a population of 2,531 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Elizabeth Grove?
There are 2 schools in or near Elizabeth Grove, including Elizabeth Grove Primary School and St Mary Magdalene's School.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth Grove?
Properties in Elizabeth Grove take around 54 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 73%.
How much do you need to buy in Elizabeth Grove?
Entry-level properties in Elizabeth Grove start around $455k, while premium homes reach $772k.
What suburbs are near Elizabeth Grove?
Suburbs near Elizabeth Grove include Grove, Vale, Elizabeth Vale, Elizabeth South and Hillbank.
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